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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2012
Conference Publication
Comparison of a two-step insulin-response test to conventional insulin-sensitivity testing in horses
Bertin, F. R. and Sojka-Kritchevsky, J. E. (2012). Comparison of a two-step insulin-response test to conventional insulin-sensitivity testing in horses. American Association of Equine Practitioners, San Antonio, TX, December 2011.
2012
Conference Publication
Risk factors and prognostic variables for survival in 61 sick neonatal new world camelids
Bertin, F. R., Squire, J. M., Sojka-Kritchevsky, J. E. and Taylor, S. D. (2012). Risk factors and prognostic variables for survival in 61 sick neonatal new world camelids. 2012 ACVIM Forum, New Orleans, LA, United States, 30 May-2 June 2012. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2012.00937.x
2012
Conference Publication
Ichthyosiform dermatosis in Camelids
Charney, V. A., Bertin, F. R., Tóth, B., Couëtil, L. L., Kritchevsky, J. E., Taylor, S. D., Miller, M. A. and Ramos-Vara, J. A. (2012). Ichthyosiform dermatosis in Camelids. American College of Veterinary Pathology conference, Seattle, December 1-5 2012.
2012
Conference Publication
Arsenic toxicosis in herd of cattle
Bertin, F. R., Baseler, L.J., Lentz, S. D., Wilson, C., Sojka-Kritchevsky, J. E. and Taylor, S. D. (2012). Arsenic toxicosis in herd of cattle. Forum of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, New Orleans, LA, June 2012. WILEY-BLACKWELL.
2011
Journal Article
Comparative efficacy of inhaled albuterol between two hand-held delivery devices in horses with recurrent airway obstruction
Bertin, F. R., Ivester, K. M. and Couetil, L. L. (2011). Comparative efficacy of inhaled albuterol between two hand-held delivery devices in horses with recurrent airway obstruction. Equine Veterinary Journal, 43 (4), 393-398. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2010.00313.x
2011
Conference Publication
Arsenic toxicity in a beef herd
Baseler, L. J., Bertin, F. R., Sojka-Kritchevsky, J. E. and Lentz, S. D. (2011). Arsenic toxicity in a beef herd. American College of Veterinary Pathology conference, Nashville, TN United States, December 2011.
2011
Conference Publication
The effect of ovariectomy on measures of insulin sensitivity and response to dexamethasone in mares
Bertin, F. R., Pader, K., Lescun, T. B., Freeman, L. and Sojka-Kritchevsky, J. E. (2011). The effect of ovariectomy on measures of insulin sensitivity and response to dexamethasone in mares. 2011 ACVIM Forum, Denver, CO, United States, 15-18 June 2011. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2011.0726.x
2010
Conference Publication
Comparative efficacy of inhaled albuterol between two hand-held delivery devices in horses with recurrent airway obstruction
Bertin, F. R., Ivester, K. M. and Couëtil, L. L. (2010). Comparative efficacy of inhaled albuterol between two hand-held delivery devices in horses with recurrent airway obstruction. Symposium of the Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society, Raleigh, NC, 28-30 September 2010.
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 Allison Stewart, Dr Viviana Gonzalez Astudillo
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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 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
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Doctor Philosophy
Pathogenesis and prevention of laminitis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Mills
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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