Overview
Background
Professor Alan Tilbrook is nationally and internationally recognised for leading scientific research in animal science and biomedical science (endocrinology, neuroendocrinology, behaviour, stress, and reproduction). He is a global leader in animal welfare science. Professor Tilbrook has an outstanding balanced portfolio in leadership, strategic planning, research, academia, education and government. He leads Animal Welfare within the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation and the School of Veterinary Science at The University of Queensland. Professor Tilbrook has established and is the Managing Director of The Animal Welfare Collaborative (TAWC), which is a university-facilitated network of individuals, companies, and organisations working together to make evidence-based improvements in animal welfare. TAWC is led by The University of Queensland in partnership with The University of Western Australia, The University of Adelaide and The University of Newcastle. He is Chair and Research Champion of the National Primary Industries Animal Welfare Research, Development and Extension Strategy, represents Universities Australia on the Board of the Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching, was a founder, Deputy Director and Co-Director of the Animal Welfare Science Centre, was the Research Chief of Livestock and Farming Systems at the South Australian Research and Development Institute and was Deputy Head of the Department of Physiology at Monash University. He has held numerous national and local leadership roles. Professor Tilbrook's research is conceptually driven with a multidisciplinary and integrative approach. He has developed cutting edge research programs across a range of species including sheep, pigs, poultry, cattle, goats, rodents, horses and humans. Professor Tilbrook places a huge emphasis on collaboration, training and professional development.
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- Professor Alan Tilbrook is:
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Western Australia
Works
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2011
Journal Article
The glucocorticoid contribution to obesity
Spencer, Sarah J. and Tilbrook, Alan (2011). The glucocorticoid contribution to obesity. Stress: The International Journal On the Biology of Stress, 14 (3), 233-246. doi: 10.3109/10253890.2010.534831
2011
Journal Article
Evidence that RF-amide related peptide-3 is not a mediator of the inhibitory effects of psychosocial stress on gonadotrophin secretion in ovariectomised ewes
Papargiris, M. M., Rivalland, E. T. A., Clarke, I. J., Smith, J. T., Pereira, A. and Tilbrook, A. J. (2011). Evidence that RF-amide related peptide-3 is not a mediator of the inhibitory effects of psychosocial stress on gonadotrophin secretion in ovariectomised ewes. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 23 (3), 208-215. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2826.2010.02094.x
2011
Journal Article
Immunisation against gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) increases growth and reduces variability in group-housed boars
Dunshea, F. R., Cronin, G. M., Barnett, J. L., Hemsworth, P. H., Hennessy, D. P., Campbell, R. G., Luxford, B., Smits, R. J., Tilbrook, A. J., King, R. H. and McCauley, I. (2011). Immunisation against gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) increases growth and reduces variability in group-housed boars. Animal Production Science, 51 (8), 695-701. doi: 10.1071/AN11021
2011
Book Chapter
Sex Differences and the Role of Sex Steroids in Sympatho-Adrenal Medullary System and Hypothalamo-Pituitary Adrenal Axis Responses to Stress
Turner, Anne I., Keating, Charlotte L. and Tilbrook, Alan J. (2011). Sex Differences and the Role of Sex Steroids in Sympatho-Adrenal Medullary System and Hypothalamo-Pituitary Adrenal Axis Responses to Stress. Sex Steroids. (pp. 115-136) Rijeka, Croatia: InTech. doi: 10.5772/25611
2010
Journal Article
Stressor specificity of sex differences in hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis activity: cortisol responses to exercise, endotoxin, wetting, and isolation/restraint stress in gonadectomized male and female sheep
Turner, A. I., Rivalland, E. T. A., Clarke, I. J. and Tilbrook, A. J. (2010). Stressor specificity of sex differences in hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis activity: cortisol responses to exercise, endotoxin, wetting, and isolation/restraint stress in gonadectomized male and female sheep. Endocrinology, 151 (9), 4324-4331. doi: 10.1210/en.2010-0234
2010
Journal Article
Stressor specificity of sex differences in hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis activity: cortisol responses to exercise, endotoxin, wetting, and isolation/restraint stress in gonadectomized male and female sheep
Turner, A. I., Rivalland, E. T A., Clarke, I. J. and Tilbrook, A. J. (2010). Stressor specificity of sex differences in hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis activity: cortisol responses to exercise, endotoxin, wetting, and isolation/restraint stress in gonadectomized male and female sheep. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 95 (8), 4081-4081. doi: 10.1210/jcem.95.8.9987
2010
Journal Article
The estrous cycle of the ewe is resistant to disruption by repeated, acute psychosocial stress
Wagenmaker, Elizabeth R., Breen, Kellie M., Oakley, Amy E., Tilbrook, Alan J. and Karsch, Fred J. (2010). The estrous cycle of the ewe is resistant to disruption by repeated, acute psychosocial stress. Biology of Reproduction, 82 (6), 1206-1215. doi: 10.1095/biolreprod.109.078774
2010
Conference Publication
Oxytocin levels predict HPA-axis response to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in patients with major depression
Keating, C., Dawood, T., Lambert, G., Barton, D., Kulkarni, J. and Tilbrook, A. (2010). Oxytocin levels predict HPA-axis response to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in patients with major depression. 27th CINP Congress Meeting 2010, Hong Kong Peoples R China, Jun 06-10, 2010. CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS.
2010
Book Chapter
Gonadotropin, neural and hormonal control
Clarke, I. J. and Tilbrook, A. J. (2010). Gonadotropin, neural and hormonal control. Encyclopedia of neuroscience. (pp. 959-965) Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-008045046-9.01165-7
2010
Conference Publication
Cortisol Inhibits Sexual Receptivity, but Has No Effect on Attractivity or Proceptivity in Ovariectomized Ewes Treated with Different Doses of Estradiol Benzoate.
Papargiris, Melissa M., Hemsworth, Paul H., Rivalland, Elizabeth T. A., Morrissey, Adam D. and Tilbrook, Alan J. (2010). Cortisol Inhibits Sexual Receptivity, but Has No Effect on Attractivity or Proceptivity in Ovariectomized Ewes Treated with Different Doses of Estradiol Benzoate.. 43rd Annual Meeting of the Society-for-the-Study-of-Reproduction, Milwaukee Wi, Jul 31-Aug 03, 2010. SOC STUDY REPRODUCTION.
2009
Journal Article
Effect of RF-amide-related peptide-3 on luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone synthesis and secretion in ovine pituitary gonadotropes
Sari, Ika P., Rao, Alexandra, Smith, Jeremy T., Tilbrook, Alan J. and Clarke, Iain J. (2009). Effect of RF-amide-related peptide-3 on luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone synthesis and secretion in ovine pituitary gonadotropes. Endocrinology, 150 (12), 5549-5556. doi: 10.1210/en.2009-0775
2009
Journal Article
Neonatal overfeeding alters adult anxiety and stress responsiveness
Spencer, Sarah J. and Tilbrook, Alan (2009). Neonatal overfeeding alters adult anxiety and stress responsiveness. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 34 (8), 1133-1143. doi: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2009.02.013
2009
Journal Article
Role of estradiol in cortisol-induced reduction of luteinizing hormone pulse frequency
Oakley, Amy E., Breen, Kellie M., Tilbrook, Alan J., Wagenmaker, Elizabeth R. and Karsch, Fred J. (2009). Role of estradiol in cortisol-induced reduction of luteinizing hormone pulse frequency. Endocrinology, 150 (6), 2775-2782. doi: 10.1210/en.2008-1754
2009
Journal Article
Cortisol disrupts the ability of estradiol-17β to induce the LH surge in ovariectomized ewes
Pierce, B. N., Clarke, I. J., Turner, A. I., Rivalland, E. T. A. and Tilbrook, A. J. (2009). Cortisol disrupts the ability of estradiol-17β to induce the LH surge in ovariectomized ewes. Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 36 (4), 202-208. doi: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2008.11.003
2009
Journal Article
Cortisol interferes with the estradiol-induced surge of luteinizing hormone in the ewe
Wagenmaker, Elizabeth R., Breen, Kellie M., Oakley, Amy E., Pierce, Bree N., Tilbrook, Alan J., Turner, Anne I. and Karsch, Fred J. (2009). Cortisol interferes with the estradiol-induced surge of luteinizing hormone in the ewe. Biology of Reproduction, 80 (3), 458-463. doi: 10.1095/biolreprod.108.074252
2009
Journal Article
Psychosocial stress inhibits amplitude of gonadotropin-releasing hormone pulses Independent of cortisol action on the type II glucocorticoid receptor
Wagenmaker, Elizabeth R., Breen, Kellie M., Oakley, Amy E., Tilbrook, Alan J. and Karsch, Fred J. (2009). Psychosocial stress inhibits amplitude of gonadotropin-releasing hormone pulses Independent of cortisol action on the type II glucocorticoid receptor. Endocrinology, 150 (2), 762-769. doi: 10.1210/en.2008-0757
2009
Journal Article
Cortisol reduces gonadotropin-releasing hormone pulse frequency in follicular phase ewes: Influence of ovarian steroids
Oakley, Amy E., Breen, Kellie M., Clarke, Iain J., Karsch, Fred J., Wagenmaker, Elizabeth R. and Tilbrook, Alan J. (2009). Cortisol reduces gonadotropin-releasing hormone pulse frequency in follicular phase ewes: Influence of ovarian steroids. Endocrinology, 150 (1), 341-349. doi: 10.1210/en.2008-0587
2009
Journal Article
Estradiol enables cortisol to act directly upon the pituitary to suppress pituitary responsiveness to GnRH in sheep
Pierce, B. N., Stackpole, C. A., Breen, K. M., Clarke, I. J., Karsch, F. J., Rivalland, E. T. A., Turner, A. I., Caddy, D. J., Wagenmaker, E. R., Oakley, A. E. and Tilbrook, A. J. (2009). Estradiol enables cortisol to act directly upon the pituitary to suppress pituitary responsiveness to GnRH in sheep. Neuroendocrinology, 89 (1), 86-97. doi: 10.1159/000151543
2008
Journal Article
Potent action of RFamide-related peptide-3 on pituitary gonadotropes indicative of a hypophysiotropic role in the negative regulation of gonadotropin secretion
Clarke, Iain J., Sari, Ika P., Qi, Yue, Smith, Jeremy T., Parkington, Helena C., Ubuka, Takayoshi, Iqbal, Javed, Li, Qun, Tilbrook, Alan, Morgan, Kevin, Pawson, Adam J., Tsutsui, Kazuyoshi, Millar, Robert P. and Bentley, George E. (2008). Potent action of RFamide-related peptide-3 on pituitary gonadotropes indicative of a hypophysiotropic role in the negative regulation of gonadotropin secretion. Endocrinology, 149 (11), 5811-5821. doi: 10.1210/en.2008-0575
2008
Journal Article
Variation in kisspeptin and RFamide-related peptide (RFRP) expression and terminal connections to gonadotropin-releasing hormone neurons in the brain: A novel medium for seasonal breeding in the sheep
Smith, Jeremy T., Coolen, Lique M., Kriegsfeld, Lance J., Sari, Ika P., Jaafarzadehshirazi, Mohammad R., Maltby, Matthew, Bateman, Katherine, Goodman, Robert L., Tilbrook, Alan J., Ubuka, Takayoshi, Bentley, George E., Clarke, Iain J. and Lehman, Michael N. (2008). Variation in kisspeptin and RFamide-related peptide (RFRP) expression and terminal connections to gonadotropin-releasing hormone neurons in the brain: A novel medium for seasonal breeding in the sheep. Endocrinology, 149 (11), 5770-5782. doi: 10.1210/en.2008-0581
Funding
Current funding
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Supervision
Availability
- Professor Alan Tilbrook is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
PhD Analgesia and Haemostasis to achieve high standards of beef calf welfare in northern Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kieren McCosker
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Doctor Philosophy
Early life stress and subsequent stress resilience and emotionality in pigs
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Eliminating pig tail removal to improve welfare and industry sustainability
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Marta Navarro, Dr Arun Kumar, Professor Eugeni Roura
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Doctor Philosophy
Maternal-foetal programming of stress resilience in Merino sheep
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor John Gaughan, Dr Edward Narayan
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Dietary amino acid excesses and appetition in weaned pigs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura
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