Queensland Animal Science Precinct

QASP Team

Over the years, our research team has expanded to bring QASP the best possible animal care and research assistance. Each bringing their own unique talents, knowledge and like-minded passion for animals, our research team is dedicated, hardworking and qualified to assist with all levels, and variations of research.
 

Senior Management

Milou Dekkers Milou Dekkers

Interim Director 

Milou H. Dekkers completed her BSc Animal Science, in the Netherlands, majoring in epidemiology. She worked in process and project management prior to moving abroad. In 2007 she moved to Australia to study her first MSc in Natural Resource Management and in 2010 she completed her second MSc in Environmental Management. Milou has been working in the field of animal research for over 20 years and has worked on a large variety of animal research projects.

In 2016, she became the Senior Manager of QASP; and in addition to her senior management role in the QASP she has been conducting her PhD part-time. Her passion for Natural Resource Management and Animal Science is evident in her commitment and involvement in the various research projects both conducted in QASP and for her PhD.

 

QASP Senior Staff

 

Chelsea Baker

Assistant Manager, Research

Chelsea was born and raised on a pork and beef cattle property in Gayndah, Queensland. She completed a Bachelor of Economics, majoring in Econometrics at the University of New England and after graduation, took an active role in the family’s farming enterprise working as the bookkeeper and Farrowing Shed Manager and Post Office Manager.

Chelsea since commenced her Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) in 2018 at the University of Queensland and joined the QASP team in 2019 as a casual research assistant. Chelsea excels in consultation and planning and has since successfully moved into the Research Officer role, a testament to her hard work and dedication to research. Chelsea remains particularly interested in animal health and welfare, and large animal (and dachshund) reproduction.

Natalie Scott

Research Officer

Natalie joins the QASP team as a Research Officer after moving to Queensland from regional Victoria. She completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing at Melbourne Polytechnic University while also working as farrowing support and manager at an outdoor piggery for four years, developing a love of working in research settings.

Relocating to Queensland for a career opportunity in research, Natalie worked as a senior Animal Technician at QUT's Medical Engineering Research Facility and as an Animal Nutritionist at a national stockfeed manufacturer before joining UQ and QASP. 

 

 

Chloe Considine

Research Officer