Associate Professor Francois-Rene Bertin
Associate Professor

Francois-Rene Bertin

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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.

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Fields of research

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Clinical sciences Endocrinology Veterinary sciences

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

  • Equine endocrinology

  • Pancreatic b-cell activity

    Understanding the mechanisms associated with hyperinsulinaemia and the development of equine laminitis.

  • Hypothalamo-pituitary adrenocortical axis senescence

    Understanding the age-associated changes of the equine pituitary gland.

  • Clinical diagnostic testing

    Improving diagnostic testing of endocrine disorders in horses.

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128 works between 2010 and 2025
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2019

Conference Publication

ACTH stability in horses undergoing thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation

Stewart, Allison Jean, Yuen, Ka Y, Hinrichsen, Sophia, Horn, Remona and Bertin, Francois-Rene (2019). ACTH stability in horses undergoing thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation. 37th American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM 2019) Annual Forum, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 5-8 June 2019.

ACTH stability in horses undergoing thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation

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

Insulin dysregulation in horses with systemic inflammatory response syndrome

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.

Insulin dysregulation in horses with systemic inflammatory response syndrome

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.

Serial evaluation of a mare with delayed onset vision loss subsequent to head trauma

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.

Glucose and insulin dysregulation in horses with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)

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.

Cortisol and ACTH concentrations in hospitilised horses

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

Evaluation of a prototype Dynamic Laryngoplasty System (DLPS) in vitro using an equine vacuum airflow system

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.

Localised neurogenic atrophy as a sequela to putative paraneoplastic polyneuropathy in a horse with mesothelioma

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.

Effects of sample handling on ACTH stability in horses with normal and elevated ACTH concentrations

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.

Effects of sample handling on ACTH stability in horses with normal and elevated ACTH concentrations

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

Standing Left Recurrent Laryngeal Neurectomy in Horses Evaluated by a High-Speed Treadmill Exercise Stress Test

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

Gas6 promotes inflammatory (CCR2hiCX3CR1lo) monocyte recruitment in venous thrombosis

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.

Glucose and Insulin Dysregulation in Horses with Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)

2017

Conference Publication

Blood glucose and insulin concentrations following xylazine HCl and detomidine HCl administration in insulin dysregulated and normal horses

Kritchevsky, J. E., Hess, E. K. and Bertin, F. R. (2017). Blood glucose and insulin concentrations following xylazine HCl and detomidine HCl administration in insulin dysregulated and normal horses. The 3rd Equine Endocrinology Summit, Coral Gables, FL, United States, 3-7 January 2017.

Blood glucose and insulin concentrations following xylazine HCl and detomidine HCl administration in insulin dysregulated and normal horses

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

Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction(PPID) in the southern hemisphere, what is different?

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.

Delayed peripheral blindness after head trauma

2016

Journal Article

Toward laboratory blood test-comparable photometric assessments for anemia in veterinary hematology

Kim, Taehoon, Choi, Seung Ho, Lambert-Cheatham, Nathan, Xu, Zhengbin, Kritchevsky, Janice E., Bertin, Francois-Rene and Kim, Young L. (2016). Toward laboratory blood test-comparable photometric assessments for anemia in veterinary hematology. Journal of Biomedical Optics, 21 (10) 107001, 107001-1-107001-9. doi: 10.1117/1.JBO.21.10.107001

Toward laboratory blood test-comparable photometric assessments for anemia in veterinary hematology

2016

Journal Article

The effect of fasting duration on baseline blood glucose concentration, blood insulin concentration, glucose/insulin ratio, oral sugar test, and insulin response test results in horses

Bertin, F. R., Taylor, S. D., Bianco, A. W. and Sojka-Kritchevsky, J. E. (2016). The effect of fasting duration on baseline blood glucose concentration, blood insulin concentration, glucose/insulin ratio, oral sugar test, and insulin response test results in horses. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 30 (5), 1726-1731. doi: 10.1111/jvim.14529

The effect of fasting duration on baseline blood glucose concentration, blood insulin concentration, glucose/insulin ratio, oral sugar test, and insulin response test results in horses

2016

Journal Article

Cerebrospinal nematodiasis in 20 camelids

Bertin, F. R. and Taylor, S. D. (2016). Cerebrospinal nematodiasis in 20 camelids. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 30 (4), 1390-1395. doi: 10.1111/jvim.13958

Cerebrospinal nematodiasis in 20 camelids

2016

Journal Article

What’s new in old horses? Post-mortem diagnoses in mature and aged equids

Miller, M. A., Moore, G. E., Bertin, F. R. and Kritchevsky, J. E. (2016). What’s new in old horses? Post-mortem diagnoses in mature and aged equids. Veterinary Pathology, 53 (2), 390-398. doi: 10.1177/0300985815608674

What’s new in old horses? Post-mortem diagnoses in mature and aged equids

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Role of plasma extracellular vesicles in equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) condition
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2026
    Hendra virus antibody titres in foals derived from maternal antibodies and in response to vaccination
    John & Mary Kibble Trust
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    The role of dopamine in intestinal inflammation and oxidation in horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Determination of proteomic and lipidomic profiles of horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome and hyperinsulinemia-associated laminitis
    Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Controlling Insulin Dysregulation with Sirolimus (Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation administered by UPenn).
    University of Pennsylvania
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Epidemiological and genetic evaluation of insulin dysregulation in ponies
    Resident Research Grants
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Part 2 - Efficacy clinical trial of new oral pergolide in horses
    Luoda Pharma Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Dopamine as a new diagnostic tool for horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction and its effect on the equine intestinal microbiota
    Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Evaluation of a Genetic test for Equine Metabolic Syndrome in Ponies
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Investigating insulin and glucose dynamics in horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome receiving Phenylbutazone
    Morris Animal Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Endocrine profiles and reproduction performance in mares
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Automated immunohistochemical analysis module for the expansion of research and clinical diagnostic capabilities at UQ
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Improvement of insulin stability in horses at risk of Equine Metabolic Syndrome
    John & Mary Kibble Trust
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Efficacy clinical trial of an herbal formulation to treat equine insect bite hypersensitivity
    Red Healer
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Assessment of value of a combined thyrotropin-releasing hormone stimulation test and 2-step insulin response test to diagnose Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction and Equine Metabolic Syndrome
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    Stability of equine adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) under conditions encountered by Australian veterinarians
    Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Establishment of seasonal reference intervals for adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) concentrations for horses in Southern Queensland
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant

Availability

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Available projects

  • 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.

  • 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.

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