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 Francois-Rene 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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2019
Conference Publication
Antibiogram and multidrug resistant organisms from a referral equine hospital
Yuen, Ka Y., Hinrichsen, Sophia, Gibson, Justine S., Medina-Torres, Carlos, Bertin, Francois-Rene and Stewart, Allison Jean (2019). Antibiogram and multidrug resistant organisms from a referral equine hospital. Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures, Equine Veterinarians of Australia Annual Conference, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 22-25 July 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Oxytetracycline induced acute kidney failure in a neonatal foal
Fletcher, Jordan, Bertin, Francois-Rene, Fraser, Natalie, Owen, Helen, Thomas, Albert and Stewart, Allison Jean (2019). Oxytetracycline induced acute kidney failure in a neonatal foal. 41st Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures, Australian Equine Veterinary Association, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 22-25 July 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Clinical implications of the use of different methods to determine ACTH reference intervals in horses
Bertin, Francois-Rene, Stewart, Allison, Jackson, Karen, Medina-Torres, Carlos and Horn, Remona (2019). Clinical implications of the use of different methods to determine ACTH reference intervals in horses. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum (ACVIM 2019), Phoenix, AZ, United States, 5-8 June 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Effect of sample handling on ACTH concentrations following thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation in horses
Stewart, Allison Jean, Yuen, Ka Y., Hinrichsen, Sophia and Bertin, Francois-Rene (2019). Effect of sample handling on ACTH concentrations following thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation in horses. Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures, Equine Veterinarians of Australia Annual Conference, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 22-25 July 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Effects of temperature on adenocorticotropin (acth) stability in horses stimulated with thyrotrop releasing hormone (trh)
Hinrichsen, Sophia, Stewart, Allison Jean, Yuen, Ka Y and Bertin, Francois-Rene (2019). Effects of temperature on adenocorticotropin (acth) stability in horses stimulated with thyrotrop releasing hormone (trh). 41st Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 21-25 July 2019.
2018
Conference Publication
A retrospective analysis of post-sale Thoroughbred yearling endoscopy as a potential predictor of future racehorse performance
de Klerk, K., Bertin, F.R., Sole Guitart, A., Franklin, S., Vallance, S. and Ahern, B.J. (2018). A retrospective analysis of post-sale Thoroughbred yearling endoscopy as a potential predictor of future racehorse performance. The 40th Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures, Sydney, NSW Australia, 16-19 July 2018. Equine Veterinarians Australia.
2018
Journal Article
Insulin dysregulation in horses with systemic inflammatory response syndrome
Bertin, François-René, Ruffin-Taylor, Debra and Stewart, Allison Jean (2018). Insulin dysregulation in horses with systemic inflammatory response syndrome. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 32 (4), 1420-1427. doi: 10.1111/jvim.15138
2018
Conference Publication
Insulin dysregulation in horses with systemic inflammatory response syndrome
Bertin, Francois-Rene, Ruffin-Taylor, D. and Stewart, A. J. (2018). Insulin dysregulation in horses with systemic inflammatory response syndrome. Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists College Science Week Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, 5-7 July 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Serial evaluation of a mare with delayed onset vision loss subsequent to head trauma
Erwina, Antonia, Tan, Rachael, Bertin, Francois-Rene, Rose, Annie, Horn, Remona, Rose, Madeline and Stewart, Allison J. (2018). Serial evaluation of a mare with delayed onset vision loss subsequent to head trauma. 40th Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures, Australian Equine Veterinary Association, Sydney, Australia, 16-20 July 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Glucose and insulin dysregulation in horses with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)
Stewart, Allison, Bertin, Francois-Rene and Ruffin-Taylor, Debra (2018). Glucose and insulin dysregulation in horses with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). 40th Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures, Australian Equine Veterinary Association, Sydney, Australia, 16-20 July 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Cortisol and ACTH concentrations in hospitilised horses
Stewart, Allison Jean, Hacket, E., Towns, T.J., Funk, R.A. and Bertin, Francois-Rene (2018). Cortisol and ACTH concentrations in hospitilised horses. 40th Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures, Equine Veterinarians Australia Annual conference, Sydney, Australia, 15-19 July 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Evaluation of a prototype Dynamic Laryngoplasty System (DLPS) in vitro using an equine vacuum airflow system
Ahern, Ben J. , Lukas, Emily , Lam, Kimberly , Wilkie, Emma , Bertin, François R. , Van Eps, Andrew and Franklin, Samantha (2018). Evaluation of a prototype Dynamic Laryngoplasty System (DLPS) in vitro using an equine vacuum airflow system. 2018 ACVS Surgery Summit, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 25-27 October 2018. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/vsu.12946
2018
Conference Publication
Localised neurogenic atrophy as a sequela to putative paraneoplastic polyneuropathy in a horse with mesothelioma
Stewart, Allison, Bertin, Francois-Rene, Wood, Kelly, Owen, Helen, Suen, Willy, Owens, H., Young, Alex and Zedler, Steve (2018). Localised neurogenic atrophy as a sequela to putative paraneoplastic polyneuropathy in a horse with mesothelioma. 40th Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures, Australian Equine Veterinary Association, Sydney, Australia, 16-20 July 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Effects of sample handling on ACTH stability in horses with normal and elevated ACTH concentrations
Bertin, Francois-Rene, Yuen, Ka U., Hinrichsen, Sophia, Horn, Remona and Stewart, Allison J. (2018). Effects of sample handling on ACTH stability in horses with normal and elevated ACTH concentrations. 36th American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Annual Symposium. Equine Endocrine Special Interest group, Seattle, WA, USA, 13-16 June 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Effects of sample handling on ACTH stability in horses with normal and elevated ACTH concentrations
Bertin, Francois-Rene, Yuen, K. Y., Hinrichsen, S., Horn, R. and Stewart, Allison Jean (2018). Effects of sample handling on ACTH stability in horses with normal and elevated ACTH concentrations. Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists College Science Week Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, 5-7 July 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Standing Left Recurrent Laryngeal Neurectomy in Horses Evaluated by a High-Speed Treadmill Exercise Stress Test
Lean, Natasha , Bertin, François-René and Ahern, Benjamin (2018). Standing Left Recurrent Laryngeal Neurectomy in Horses Evaluated by a High-Speed Treadmill Exercise Stress Test. 2018 ACVS Surgery Summit, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 25-27 October 2018. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/vsu.12946
2017
Journal Article
Gas6 promotes inflammatory (CCR2hiCX3CR1lo) monocyte recruitment in venous thrombosis
Laurance, Sandrine, Bertin, Francois-Rene, Ebrahimian, Talin, Kassim, Yusra, Rys, Ryan N., Lehoux, Stephanie, Lemarié, Catherine A. and Blostein, Mark D. (2017). Gas6 promotes inflammatory (CCR2hiCX3CR1lo) monocyte recruitment in venous thrombosis. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis And Vascular Biology, 37 (7), 1315-1322. doi: 10.1161/ATVBAHA.116.308925
2017
Conference Publication
Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction(PPID) in the southern hemisphere, what is different?
Bertin, F. R. (2017). Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction(PPID) in the southern hemisphere, what is different?. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum 2017, National Harbor, MD United States, 7-10 June 2017. Wiley. doi: 10.1111/jvim.14778
2017
Conference Publication
Delayed peripheral blindness after head trauma
Stewart, Allison J., Bertin, Francois-Rene and Rose, Annie (2017). Delayed peripheral blindness after head trauma. 10th Annual European College of Equine Internal Medicine,, Budapest, Hungary, 2-4 November 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Glucose and Insulin Dysregulation in Horses with Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
Stewart, A. J., Bertin, F. R. and Ruffin-Taylor, D. (2017). Glucose and Insulin Dysregulation in Horses with Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). 10th Annual European College of Equine Internal Medicine, Budapest Hungary, 2-4 November 2017. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley.
Funding
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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 Hypothalamic Dopaminergic Degeneration in Intestinal 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 Veterinary Clinical Sci
Maternal antibody decline and natural orthoflavivirus infection 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
Alfaxalone anaesthesia in birds
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bob Doneley, Professor Ben Ahern, Professor Joerg Henning
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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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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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