Dr Nicola Beesley
Senior Lecturer in Bioveterinary Sciences, Programme Leader BSc Bioveterinary Science
Dr Nicola Beesley is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for Bioveterinary Science at the University of Chester. In her capacity as Programme Leader, Nicola is responsible for the continuous monitoring and enhancement of the Bioveterinary Science course, ensuring its alignment with evolving industry standards; facilitating the implementation of innovative teaching and learning initiatives; and addressing feedback from current students and the external examiner. Nicola's priority is to enrich the educational experience for all students and to empower students to become independent lifelong learners.
Dr Nicola Beesley is a passionate educator and an advocate of research-informed teaching; she therefore aims to integrate her veterinary and research background to deliver teaching on animal disease and its impact on animal welfare using this approach. Nicola teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and engages students through active learning activities, providing authentic assessments, and delivering high-quality feedback that is appreciated by students. Nicola is committed to ensuring that students receive a comprehensive and practical learning experience.
Dr Nicola Beesley is a qualified veterinary surgeon and veterinary parasitologist with an interest in all aspects of animal disease. Nicola has expertise in parasitological techniques, molecular biology tools, and 'omics technologies. She endeavours to apply a multidisciplinary approach to investigate host-parasite interactions and answer questions about parasite biology and disease transmission. Parasitology is recognised as a key contributor to One Health and her research is important to enhance food security and animal welfare.
2021
Beesley, N.J. Attree, E., Vázquez-Prieto, S., Vilas, R., Paniagua, E., Ubeira, F.M., Jensen, O., Pruzzo, C., Álvarez, J.D., Malandrini, J.B., Solana, H., Hodgkinson, J.E. (2021) Evidence of population structuring following population genetic analyses of Fasciola hepatica from Argentina. International Journal for Parasitology 51, 471 – 480.
2020
Howell, A.K., Malana, F., Beesley, N.J., Hodgkinson, J.E., Rhodes, H., Sekiya, M., Archer, D., Clough, H.E., Gilmore, P., Williams, D.J.L. (2020) Fasciola hepatica in UK horses. Equine Veterinary Journal 52, 194 – 199.
2019
Kamaludeen, J., Graham-Brown, J., Stephens, N., Miller, J., Howell, A., Beesley, N.J., Hodgkinson, J., Learmount, J., Williams, D. (2019) Lack of efficacy of triclabendazole against Fasciola hepatica is present on sheep farms in three regions of England and Wales. Veterinary Record 184, 502.
Hodgkinson, J.E., Kaplan, R.M., Kenyon, F., Morgan, E.R., Park, A.W., Paterson, S., Babayan, S.A., Beesley, N.J., Britton, C., Chaudhry, U., Doyle, S.R., Ezenwa, V.O., Fenton, A., Howell, S.B., Laing, R., Mable, B.K., Matthews, L., McIntyre, J., Milne, C.E., Morrison, T.A., Prentice, J.C., Sargison, N.D., Williams, D.J.L., Wolstenholme, A.J., Devaney, E. (2019) Refugia and anthelmintic resistance: Concepts and challenges. International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance 10, 51 – 57.
2018
Beesley, N.J., Caminade, C., Charlier, J., Flynn, R.J., Hodgkinson, J.E., Martinez-Moreno, A., Martinez-Valladares, M., Perez, J., Rinaldi, L., Williams, D.J.L. (2018) Fasciola and fasciolosis in ruminants in Europe: Identifying research needs. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases 65 Supplement 1, 199 – 216.
Hodgkinson, J.E., Cwiklinski, K., Beesley, N., Hartley, C., Allen, K., Williams, D.J.L. (2018) Clonal amplification of Fasciola hepatica in Galba truncatula: within and between isolate variation of triclabendazole-susceptible and –resistant clones. Parasites and Vectors 11, 363.
Takeuchi-Storm, N., Denwood, M., Petersen, H.H., Enemark, H.L., Stensgaard, A.S., Sengupta, M.E., Beesley, N.J., Hodgkinson, J., Williams, D., Thamsborg, S.M. (2018) Patterns of Fasciola hepatica infection in Danish dairy cattle: implications for on-farm control of the parasite based on different diagnostic methods. Parasites and Vectors 11, 674.
2017
Beesley N.J., Williams D.J.L., Paterson S., Hodgkinson J.E. (2017) Fasciola hepatica in the UK demonstrates high levels of genetic diversity, a lack of population structure and high gene flow, possible implications for drug resistance. International Journal for Parasitology 47, 11 – 20.
2015
Beesley, N. J., Cwiklinski, K., Williams, D. J. L., Hodgkinson, J. (2015) Fasciola hepatica from naturally infected sheep and cattle in Great Britain are diploid. Parasitology 142, 1196 – 1201.
2013
Hodgkinson, J., Cwiklinski, K., Beesley, N. J., Paterson, S., Williams, D. J. L. (2013) Identification of putative markers of triclabendazole resistance by a genome-wide analysis of genetically recombinant Fasciola hepatica. Parasitology 140, 1523 – 1533.
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (University of Liverpool; 2009)
- Masters in Veterinary Parasitology (University of Liverpool; 2009)
- PhD in Veterinary Parasitology (University of Liverpool; 2016)
- Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons