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Dr Matthew Knox MSc, PhD
Research Officer
Doctoral Co-Supervisor School of Veterinary ScienceMatt Knox is an ecologist and molecular biologist with 8 years’ experience working internationally and at Ƶ. After completing a PhD on the diversity of deep-sea crustaceans at University of Waikato, Matt worked for 3 years as a postdoctoral researcher at Colorado State University studying the effects of climate change on the fauna of the Antarctic Dry Valleys. Since returning home to New Zealand and his current role at Ƶ, Matt’s research has focussed on cross species transmission (spillover) of infectious diseases, particularly protozoa (Cryptosporidium and Giardia) and viruses in New Zealand and abroad.
Professional
Contact details
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Ph: +64 (06) 356 9099 86176
Location: 2.34, Hopkirk
Campus: Manawatu
Qualifications
- Master of Science - University of Waikato (2005)
- Doctor of Philosophy - University of Waikato (2013)
Research Expertise
Research Interests
molecular biology, phylogenetics, protozoa, Cryptosporodium, Giardia, viruses, detection, disease surveillance, ecology,
Thematics
Health and Well-being
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Animal Systematics and Taxonomy (060301):
Biogeography and Phylogeography (060302):
Biological Sciences (060000):
Ecology (060200):
Evolutionary Biology (060300):
Genetics (060400):
Host-Parasite Interactions (060307):
Microbiology (060500):
Population, Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics (060411):
Virology (060506)
Keywords
molecular biology, phylogenetics, protozoa, Cryptosporodium, Giardia, viruses, detection, disease surveillance, ecology
Research Projects
Completed Projects
Project Title: Rutherford Discovery Fellowship - From individuals to populations: multi-scale approaches to pathogen emergence
Date Range: 2018 - 2023
Funding Body: Royal Society of New Zealand
Project Team:
- Prof David Hayman - Project Leader
- Dr Matthew Knox - Team Member
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Bromhead, C., Hayman, D., Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Knox, M., Munday, J.
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Knox, M., Munday, J.
[Journal article]Authored by: Knox, M., Munday, J.
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., French, N., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., Hayman, D., Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Gartrell, B., Hayman, D., Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Knox, M., Munday, J.
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., French, N., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: de Lara Muylaert, R., Fayaz, A., Hayman, D., Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hayman, D., Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Biggs, P., French, N., Garcia Ramirez, J., Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Castillo Alcala, F., Gartrell, B., Knox, M., Roe, W.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hayman, D., Knox, M., Pita, A., Velathanthiri, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Benschop, J., French, N., Knox, M., Midwinter, A., Prinsen, J.
[Journal article]Authored by: Garcia Ramirez, J., Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hayman, D., Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Knox, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Knox, M.
Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Gartrell, B., Hayman, D., Knox, M.
[Conference]Authored by: Knox, M.
Uncategorised
[Preprint]Authored by: Bromhead, C., Hayman, D., Knox, M.
[Preprint]Authored by: Fayaz, A., Hayman, D., Knox, M.
Teaching and Supervision
Graduate Supervision Statement
My skills lie in the area of molecular biology, particularly in detection of protozoan (Cryptosporodium and Giardia) biology, detection of pathogens from environmental samples, disease surveillance and phylogenetic analyses.
Dr Matthew Knox is available for Masters and Doctorial supervision.
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
Position | Current | Completed |
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Co-supervisor | 1 | 3 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Co-supervisor of:
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Valter Dos Anjos Almeida
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Doctor of Philosophy
Genetic diversity of enteric microbes and its impacts on host switching
Completed Doctoral Supervision
Co-supervisor of:
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2024
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Meredith Davis
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Doctor of Philosophy
Genomics and eDNA provide a holistic understanding of microbial communities and zoonoses in Aotearoa's waters -
2022
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Janelle Wierenga
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Doctor of Philosophy
Interpreting highly diverse dsRNA viral sequences from Picobirnaviridae within and among species for interspecies transmission inference -
2021
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Paul Ogbuigwe
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Doctor of Philosophy
The role of protozoan genetic diversity in human disease: Implications for the epidemiology of cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis in New Zealand