Dr Charles El-Hage BVSc(HONS) MANZCVS PhD is currently an Honorary Fellow at the Equine Infectious Disease Centre, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, University of Melbourne. He has worked in clinical practice for 15 years and completed a PhD in equine infectious diseases whilst a lecturer at the University of Melbourne. His research interests are varied, and he has published and presented widely, including original articles and reviews on equine pasture-associated Stringhalt, strangles in horses, Ross River Virus disease and equine parasitology and toxicology. Charles is a member and examiner of the Australia and NZ College of Veterinary Scientists and has been awarded the Equine Veterinary Association of Australia's award for veterinary excellence.