Margaret Sabine

Career

Born in Castlemaine, Victoria, she became affiliated with this university faculty in 1973 and was the pioneering virologist for Australian veterinary schools. She conducted studies on viruses in cats and horses, with her characterisation of different equine viruses being her most significant scientific contribution. Sabine was conferred the title of Honorary Fellow of the University of Sydney in 2001.

Achievements

• Other achievements include becoming head of the department of veterinary pathology and bacteriology, being chairwoman of the NSW Animal Welfare Advisory Council, an honorary Veterinary Science degree at the University of Sydney, and being a co-discoverer of viral interference.