Overview
Background
Dr François-René Bertin (DVM, MS, PhD, dipl.ACVIM (LAIM)) is an equine internist with expertise in clinical endocrinology.
François-René completed a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (University of Nantes, France), an American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) residency in equine internal medicine (Purdue University, USA) and a PhD in physiology (McGill University, Canada). He moved to the School of Veterinary Science at UQ in 2016.
François-René’s research interests lie in the pathophysiology of hyperinsulinaemia-associated laminitis and the disorders of the equine hypothalamo-pituitary adrenocortical axis. Some of his current projects examine the regulators of pancreatic b-cell activity and the mechanisms of pituitary gland senescence. François-René has received awards from the School of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Science for his contribution to Research and HDR student supervision.
François-René teaches equine internal medicine into the veterinary science and veterinary technology programs and coordinates the Equine Clinical Studies course. He has received Teaching and Learning Faculty Awards.
Availability
- Associate Professor François-René Bertin is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctoral Diploma of Veterinary Medicine, Université de Nantes
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, Purdue University
- Doctor of Philosophy, McGill University
- Fellow, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Research interests
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Equine endocrinology
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Pancreatic b-cell activity
Understanding the mechanisms associated with hyperinsulinaemia and the development of equine laminitis.
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Hypothalamo-pituitary adrenocortical axis senescence
Understanding the age-associated changes of the equine pituitary gland.
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Clinical diagnostic testing
Improving diagnostic testing of endocrine disorders in horses.
Works
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2023
Conference Publication
Epidemiological investigation of insulin dysregulation in Shetland and Welsh ponies in Australia
Clark, Brianna, Norton, Elaine, Bamford, Nicholas, Randhawa, Imtiaz, Kemp, Kate, McCue, Molly, Bertin, Francois-Rene and Stewart, Allison (2023). Epidemiological investigation of insulin dysregulation in Shetland and Welsh ponies in Australia. Bain Fallon Equine Veterinarians of Australia, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 17 July 2023.
2023
Journal Article
Equine Crofton weed (Ageratina spp.) pneumotoxicity: What do we know and what do we need to know?
Shapter, Frances Marie, Granados-Soler, José Luis, Stewart, Allison J., Bertin, Francois Rene and Allavena, Rachel (2023). Equine Crofton weed (Ageratina spp.) pneumotoxicity: What do we know and what do we need to know?. Animals, 13 (13) 2082, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/ani13132082
2023
Conference Publication
Investigation of plasma leptin concentrations in association with obesity and laminitis status in ponies
Clark, Brianna L., Vaughn, Sarah A., Stewart, Allison J., Kemp, Kate L., Bamford, Nicholas J., Hart, Kelsey A. and Bertin, Francois-Rene (2023). Investigation of plasma leptin concentrations in association with obesity and laminitis status in ponies. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 15-17 June 2023. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
2023
Journal Article
Investigation of breed differences in plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone concentrations among healthy horses and ponies
Bamford, N. J., Stewart, A. J., El-Hage, C. M., Bertin, F. R. and Bailey, S. R. (2023). Investigation of breed differences in plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone concentrations among healthy horses and ponies. Veterinary Journal, 296-297 105995, 1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2023.105995
2023
Journal Article
Evaluation of an HMGA2 variant contribution to height and basal insulin concentrations in ponies
Clark, Brianna L., Bamford, Nicholas J., Stewart, Allison J., McCue, Molly E., Rendahl, Aaron, Bailey, Simon R., Bertin, François‐René and Norton, Elaine M. (2023). Evaluation of an HMGA2 variant contribution to height and basal insulin concentrations in ponies. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37 (3), 1186-1192. doi: 10.1111/jvim.16723
2023
Journal Article
Effect of sirolimus on insulin dynamics in horses
de Tonnerre, Demia J., Medina Torres, Carlos E., Stefanovski, Darko, Robinson, Mary A., Kemp, Kate L., Bertin, François‐René and van Eps, Andrew W. (2023). Effect of sirolimus on insulin dynamics in horses. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37 (2), 703-712. doi: 10.1111/jvim.16650
2023
Conference Publication
Investigation of plasma leptin concentrations in association with laminitis or obesity status in ponies
Clark, Brianna L., Stewart, Allison J., Bamford, Nicholas J. and Bertin, Francois-Rene (2023). Investigation of plasma leptin concentrations in association with laminitis or obesity status in ponies. Global Equine endocrinology Symposium, Bern, Switzerland, 3-5 January 2023.
2022
Journal Article
Correlation of pituitary histomorphometry with dopamine and dopamine D2 receptor expression in horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction
Huang, Luoyi, Palmieri, Chiara and Bertin, François-René (2022). Correlation of pituitary histomorphometry with dopamine and dopamine D2 receptor expression in horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction. Research in Veterinary Science, 152, 427-433. doi: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2022.08.018
2022
Journal Article
Evaluation of commonly used field-testing protocols to diagnose insulin dysregulation and investigate the association with laminitis in ponies
Clark, Brianna, Stewart, Allison J., Kemp, Kate L., Bamford, Nicholas J. and Bertin, Francois-Rene (2022). Evaluation of commonly used field-testing protocols to diagnose insulin dysregulation and investigate the association with laminitis in ponies. SSRN Electronic Journal. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.4243385
2022
Conference Publication
Evaluation of commonly used field-testing protocols to diagnose insulin dysregulation and predict laminitis risk
Clark, Brianna, Allison J. Stewart, Kemp, Kate, Bamford, Nicholas and Bertin, Francois-Ren (2022). Evaluation of commonly used field-testing protocols to diagnose insulin dysregulation and predict laminitis risk. 40th American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine , Austin, TX USA, 23-35 July 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Evaluation of an HMGA2 variant contribution to height and insulin in a population of Australian ponies
Clark, Brianna L., Bamford, Nicholas J., Stewart, Allison J., McCue, Molly E., Bailey, Simon R., Bertin, Francois-Rene and Norton, Elaine M. (2022). Evaluation of an HMGA2 variant contribution to height and insulin in a population of Australian ponies . 42nd Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures, Australian Equine Veterinary Association, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 17-21 July 2022.
2022
Journal Article
Influence of unilateral and bilateral vocal cordectomy on airflow across cadaveric equine larynges at different Rakestraw grades of arytenoid abduction
Lean, Natasha E., Bertin, Francois R. and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2022). Influence of unilateral and bilateral vocal cordectomy on airflow across cadaveric equine larynges at different Rakestraw grades of arytenoid abduction. Veterinary Surgery, 51 (6), 974-981. doi: 10.1111/vsu.13823
2022
Journal Article
Evaluation of postsale endoscopy as a predictor of future racing performance in an Australian thoroughbred yearling population
Ahern, B. J., Sole, A., Klerk, K., Hogg, L. R., Vallance, S . A., Bertin, F. R. and Franklin, S. H. (2022). Evaluation of postsale endoscopy as a predictor of future racing performance in an Australian thoroughbred yearling population. Australian Veterinary Journal, 100 (6), 254-260. doi: 10.1111/avj.13155
2022
Journal Article
Short-term effects of temperature and thyrotropin-releasing hormone stimulation on adrenocorticotropin stability in horses
Hinrichsen, Sophia L., Yuen, Ka Y., Dryburgh, Elizabeth L., Bertin, François-René and Stewart, Allison J. (2022). Short-term effects of temperature and thyrotropin-releasing hormone stimulation on adrenocorticotropin stability in horses. Animals, 12 (3) 324, 324. doi: 10.3390/ani12030324
2021
Journal Article
Repeatability of a thyrotropin‐releasing hormone stimulation test for diagnosis of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction in mature horses
Kam, Yan Ning, McKenzie, Kelly, Coyle, Mitchell and Bertin, François‐René (2021). Repeatability of a thyrotropin‐releasing hormone stimulation test for diagnosis of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction in mature horses. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 35 (6), 2885-2890. doi: 10.1111/jvim.16281
2021
Conference Publication
Evaluation of an HMGA2 variant contribution to height and insulin in an Australian population of ponies
Clark, Brianna, Bamford, Nicholas, Stewart, Allison J., Bailey, Simon, McCue, Molly, Bertin, Francois-Rene and Norton, Elaine E. (2021). Evaluation of an HMGA2 variant contribution to height and insulin in an Australian population of ponies. 39th American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Annual Symposium, Virtual, 10-12 June 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Changes associated with the peri-ovulatory period, age and pregnancy in ACTH, cortisol, glucose and insulin concentrations in mares
Hicks, Gemma R., Fraser, Natalie S. and Bertin, François-René (2021). Changes associated with the peri-ovulatory period, age and pregnancy in ACTH, cortisol, glucose and insulin concentrations in mares. Animals, 11 (3) 891, 891-8. doi: 10.3390/ani11030891
2021
Journal Article
Plasma amino acid concentrations during experimental hyperinsulinemia in 2 laminitis models
Stokes, Simon M., Stefanovski, Darko, Bertin, François‐René, Medina‐Torres, Carlos E., Belknap, James K. and Eps, Andrew W. (2021). Plasma amino acid concentrations during experimental hyperinsulinemia in 2 laminitis models. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 35 (3) jvim.16095, 1-8. doi: 10.1111/jvim.16095
2021
Conference Publication
Renal ultrasound and cystoscopy
Stewart, Allison J., Bertin, Francois-Rene and Clark, Brianna (2021). Renal ultrasound and cystoscopy. 3rd UQVETS Equine Practitioners Conference, Gatton, QLD, Australia, 2-3 February 2021.
2020
Journal Article
Oxytetracycline associated acute kidney injury in a neonatal foal
Fletcher, J. R., Bertin, F. R., Owen, H., Fraser, N. S., Rose, A. M. and Stewart, A. J. (2020). Oxytetracycline associated acute kidney injury in a neonatal foal. Equine Veterinary Education, 33 (10) eve.13372, e345-e351. doi: 10.1111/eve.13372
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
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Available projects
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Insulin dysregulation
Insulin dysregulation is the hallmark of equine metabolic syndrome and has received attention because of its direct association with laminitis. In the absence of an adequate treatment for laminitis, our research focuses on the mechanisms leading to laminitis as well as on the early detection of individuals at risk of developing laminitis.
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Hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal dysfunctions
The hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis is a major regulator of homeostasis. With sickness or with age, this axis can be dysregulated leading to critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency or to pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) respectively. The latter is a common condition of older horses that can result in laminitis and our research focuses on the detection and management of horses developping PPID.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The role of dopamine in the regulation of gastrointestinal health in horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Justine Gibson, Dr Deirdre Mikkelsen, Dr Viviana Gonzalez Astudillo, Dr Allison Stewart
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigating insulin and glucose dynamics in horses with insulin dysregulation receiving phenylbutazone
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Mills, Dr Allison Stewart
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Doctor Philosophy
The role of dopamine in the regulation of gastrointestinal health in horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Justine Gibson, Dr Deirdre Mikkelsen, Dr Allison Stewart, Dr Viviana Gonzalez Astudillo
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Doctor Philosophy
Pathogenesis and prevention of laminitis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Mills
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Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci
Maternal Antibody Decline and Natural Acquisition of Positive Titres to Flaviviruses in Foals
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Joanne Meers, Dr Allison Stewart
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Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci
Maternal Antibody Decline and Natural Acquisition of Positive Titres to Flaviviruses in Foals
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Joanne Meers, Dr Allison Stewart
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Doctor Philosophy
In vitro modelling and treatment of laminitis using equine stem cells
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Albert Sole Guitart, Associate Professor Deanne Whitworth
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating insulin and glucose dynamics in horses with insulin dysregulation receiving phenylbutazone
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Mills, Dr Allison Stewart
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2023
Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci
Epidemiological and genetic investigation of insulin dysregulation in ponies
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Allison Stewart
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Studies of koala behavioural ecology and implications for koala conservation
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci
Alfaxalone anaesthesia in birds
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bob Doneley, Professor Ben Ahern, Professor Joerg Henning
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of sensory environmental enrichment on the behaviour and heart rate variability of dogs in kennels
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mary Broughton
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Studies on the pathogenesis of insulin-induced laminitis in horses
Associate Advisor
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