Overview
Background
Stephen is a physiologist with expertise in endocrinology. His laboratory examines the hormonal control of growth, metabolism, appetite, and reproduction. He seeks to unravel how hormones regulate physiological mechanisms in healthy individuals versus those that occur in disease states.
During his academic career Stephen has taught physiology to more than 40,000 students across biomedical science, animal and veterinary sciences, allied health, and medicine. Stephen has received numerous teaching accolades and was honoured with a national Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citation in 2009. From 2019 to 2024 Stephen was Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Biomedical Sciences. In 2020, Stephen received a UQ excellence commendation for leading his School's teaching response in COVID, and was awarded Academic Leader of the Year within the UQ Faculty of Medicine.
In biomedical education research Stephen is currently investigating how students develop capabilities during their undergraduate studies that support their future professional roles. He has a keen interest in metacognition of learning, self-regulation of learning, and lifelong learning.
Availability
- Associate Professor Stephen Anderson is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Agriculture, University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of New England Australia
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, The University of Queensland
- Graduate Certificate of Tertiary Education Management, University of Melbourne
Research interests
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Dealing with complexity.
Learning in the 21st century is about developing a highly valuable skill set for the future. Beyond specific subject knowledge, 21st century skills are often defined as ways of thinking, ways of working, and ways of living. Our research focus is on "ways of thinking" which includes creativity and innovation, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, learning to learn, and metacognition. It is about helping students develop the capability to be responsive and adaptive. Stephen's research specifically investigates how students comprehend and deal with complexity, seeking to better support pre-clinical biomedical and allied health students develop such capability for future career success.
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Bone Mineral Metabolism
The physiology of phosphorus and calcium metabolism during pregnancy and lactation is intriguing. Maternal bone stores are often drawn upon to supplement dietary intake to meet the high mineral demand of a rapidly growing foetus before birth and to support lactation in the postpartum period. Replenishment of maternal bone stores are necessary for future reproductive success. With adequate nutrition such replacement will occur in annual breeding cycles of many animals. However in animals grazing grasslands phosphorus deficiency occurs and is a major challenge. Our research seeks to extend our knowledge in applied physiology and nutrition to aid practical management of phosphorus deficiency in Australian cattle.
Research impacts
A report to Meat and Livestock Australia on our research project "Improved management of cattle phosphorus status through applied physiology" can be viewed here. Our research formed the basis of an evidence based approach for cattle producers to assess and manage the risk of P deficiency in cattle - see the new MLA phosphorus hub here.
Stephen was scientific consultant for National Geo documentary series "Moody Beasts" produced by Wildbear Entertainment, a quirky look at how hormones drive animals wild.
Works
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2015
Conference Publication
Responses of Bos indicus cows in early lactation to dietary phosphorus deficiency
Benvenutti, M., Dixon, R. M., Goodwin, K. L., Kidd, L., Mayer, R., Fletcher, M. T. and Anderson, S. (2015). Responses of Bos indicus cows in early lactation to dietary phosphorus deficiency. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia, Armidale, NSW, Australia, 26-28 October 2015. Armidale, NSW, Australia: School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England.
2014
Journal Article
Reactive nitrogen species contribute to the rapid onset of redox changes induced by acute immobilization stress in rats
Chen, Hsiao-Jou Cortina, Spiers, Jereme G., Sernia, Conrad, Anderson, Stephen T. and Lavidis, Nickolas A. (2014). Reactive nitrogen species contribute to the rapid onset of redox changes induced by acute immobilization stress in rats. Stress, 17 (6), 520-527. doi: 10.3109/10253890.2014.966264
2014
Conference Publication
Lactation is associated with increased plasma concentrations of oestradiol 17-beta in early pregnant mares
Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Liu, A., Bryden, W. L. and Anderson, S. T. (2014). Lactation is associated with increased plasma concentrations of oestradiol 17-beta in early pregnant mares. ISER XI: 11th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction, Hamilton, New Zealand, 26-31 January, 2014. Maryland Heights, MO, United States: W.B. Saunders. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2013.10.166
2014
Journal Article
Long-term growth of male and female Bali cattle fed Sesbania grandiflora
Dahlanuddin, Ningsih, B. S., Poppi, D. P., Anderson, S. T. and Quigley, S. P. (2014). Long-term growth of male and female Bali cattle fed Sesbania grandiflora. Animal Production Science, 54 (10), 1615-1619. doi: 10.1071/AN14357
2014
Journal Article
Evaluation of village-based diets for increasing the weight and condition of Ongole (Bos indicus) and Bali (Bos javanicus) cows in Indonesia
Antari, R., Syahniar, T. M., Mayberry, D. E., Marsetyo, Pamungkas, D., Anderson, S. T. and Poppi, D. P. (2014). Evaluation of village-based diets for increasing the weight and condition of Ongole (Bos indicus) and Bali (Bos javanicus) cows in Indonesia. Animal Production Science, 54 (9), 1368-1373. doi: 10.1071/AN14165
2014
Conference Publication
Pregnant mares within insulin resistance and beta cell failure continue to exhibit glucose intolerance and diminished insulin responses in a subsequent pregnancy
Anderson, S. T., Song, X., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Foote, C. E., Boston, R. C. and Bryden, W. L. (2014). Pregnant mares within insulin resistance and beta cell failure continue to exhibit glucose intolerance and diminished insulin responses in a subsequent pregnancy. 5th Australasian Equine Science Symposium, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 18-20 July 2014.
2013
Journal Article
The effect of low-to-moderate-dose ethanol consumption on rat mammary gland structure and function and early postnatal growth of offspring
Probyn, Megan E., Lock, Emma-Kate, Anderson, Stephen T., Walton, Sarah, Bertram, John F., Wlodek, Mary E. and Moritz, Karen M. (2013). The effect of low-to-moderate-dose ethanol consumption on rat mammary gland structure and function and early postnatal growth of offspring. American Journal of Physiology - Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology, 304 (10), R791-R798. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00574.2012
2013
Journal Article
Impact of low dose prenatal ethanol exposure on glucose homeostasis in Sprague-Dawley rats aged up to eight months
Probyn, Megan E., Parsonson, Kylie R., Gardebjer, Emelie M., Ward, Leigh C., Wlodek, Mary E., Anderson, Stephen T. and Moritz, Karen M. (2013). Impact of low dose prenatal ethanol exposure on glucose homeostasis in Sprague-Dawley rats aged up to eight months. PLoS One, 8 (3) e59718, e59718.1-e59718.11. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0059718
2013
Journal Article
Acute restraint stress induces rapid and prolonged changes in erythrocyte and hippocampal redox status
Spiers, Jereme G., Chen, Hsiao-Jou, Bradley, Adrian J., Anderson, Stephen T., Sernia, Conrad and Lavidis, Nickolas A. (2013). Acute restraint stress induces rapid and prolonged changes in erythrocyte and hippocampal redox status. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 38 (11), 2511-2519. doi: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2013.05.011
2013
Conference Publication
Dosing Obese Cats On a Per Kg Basis Affects Some Measures of Glucose Tolerance in a Glucose Tolerance Test
Reeve-Johnson, M. K., Rand, J. S., Anderson, S., Appleton, D. J., Vankan, D. and Morton, J. M. (2013). Dosing Obese Cats On a Per Kg Basis Affects Some Measures of Glucose Tolerance in a Glucose Tolerance Test. 2013 ACVIM Forum Research, Seattle WA United States, 12-15 June 2013. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc.. doi: 10.1111/jvim.12100
2013
Conference Publication
Lactating mares have increased plasma oestradiol 17-beta concentrations in early pregnancy
Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Liu, A., Bryden, W. L. and Anderson, S. T. (2013). Lactating mares have increased plasma oestradiol 17-beta concentrations in early pregnancy. 2013 ESS Symposium Equine Science Society, Mescalero, NM, USA, 28-31 May, 2013. Maryland Heights, MO, United States: W.B. Saunders. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2013.03.125
2013
Conference Publication
Insulin resistance and beta cell failure in late pregnant mares with a low body condition score
Anderson, S. T., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Foote, C. E., Boston, R. C. and Bryden, W. L. (2013). Insulin resistance and beta cell failure in late pregnant mares with a low body condition score. 2013 ESS Symposium Equine Science Society, Mescalero, NM, USA, 28-31 May, 2013. Maryland Heights, MO, United States: W.B. Saunders. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2013.03.069
2013
Conference Publication
Diagnosis of Prediabetes in Cats: Cutpoints for Impaired Fasting Glucose and Impaired Glucose Tolerance in Cats 8 Years and Older Using Ear or Paw Samples and a Portable Glucose Meter Calibrated for Cats
Reeve-Johnson, M. K., Rand, J. S., Vankan, D., Anderson, S., Marshall, R. D. and Morton, J. M. (2013). Diagnosis of Prediabetes in Cats: Cutpoints for Impaired Fasting Glucose and Impaired Glucose Tolerance in Cats 8 Years and Older Using Ear or Paw Samples and a Portable Glucose Meter Calibrated for Cats. 2013 ACVIM Forum, Seattle, WA, United States, 12-15 June 2013. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/jvim.12100
2013
Conference Publication
Endocrine aspects of mares aborting from Equine Amnionitis and Foetal Loss following exposure to caterpillars
Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Anderson, S. T., Todhunter, K. H. and Bryden, W. L. (2013). Endocrine aspects of mares aborting from Equine Amnionitis and Foetal Loss following exposure to caterpillars. 2013 ESS Symposium Equine Science Society, Mescalero, NM, USA, 28-31 May, 2013. Maryland Heights, MO, United States: W.B. Saunders. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2013.03.126
2012
Journal Article
Maternal corticosterone exposure in the mouse has sex-specific effects on placental growth and mRNA expression
Cuffe, J. S. M., O'Sullivan, L., Simmons, D. S., Anderson, S. T. and Moritz, K. M. (2012). Maternal corticosterone exposure in the mouse has sex-specific effects on placental growth and mRNA expression. Endocrinology, 153 (11), 5500-5511. doi: 10.1210/en.2012-1479
2012
Conference Publication
Can long-term differences in phosphorus nutrition affect glucose homeostasis in growing steers?
McNeill, D. M., Anderson, S. T., Quigley, S. P., Kidd, L. J., Gout, C. R., Moate, P. J. and Poppi, D. P. (2012). Can long-term differences in phosphorus nutrition affect glucose homeostasis in growing steers?. 2nd Australian and New Zealand Societies of Animal Production Joint Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, 2-5 July 2012. Collingwood, VIC, Australia: Australian Society of Animal Production.
2012
Conference Publication
Hormonal phenotypes of thoroughbred yearlings with osteochondrosis
Anderson, S. T., John, S., Dobbs, T. N., Foote, C. E., Cawdell-Smith, A. J. and Bryden, W. L. (2012). Hormonal phenotypes of thoroughbred yearlings with osteochondrosis. 4th Australasian Equine Science Symposium, Gold Coast, Australia, 13-15 June 2012. Gatton, Australia: The University of Queensand, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences.
2012
Conference Publication
Human white coat hypertension: a community based feline model
Reeve-Johnson, M. K., Rand, J. S., Anderson, S., Vankan, D. and Reeve-Johnson, L. G. (2012). Human white coat hypertension: a community based feline model. 12th International Congress of the European Association for Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology (EAVPT 2012), Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands, 8-12 July 2012. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
2012
Conference Publication
Gene expression in the liver of sheep fed diets of different protein and energy content
Quigley, S. P., Poppi, D. P., Anderson, S.T., Isherwood, P., Costa, D. and Nattrass, G. S. (2012). Gene expression in the liver of sheep fed diets of different protein and energy content. 2nd Australian and New Zealand Societies of Animal Production Joint Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, 2-5 July 2012. Collingwood, VIC, Australia: Australian Society of Animal Production.
2012
Conference Publication
Glucose and insulin dynamics in mares and their foals
Dobbs, T. N., Foote, C. E., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Anderson, S. T., Boston, R. C. and Bryden, W. L. (2012). Glucose and insulin dynamics in mares and their foals. 4th Australasian Equine Science Symposium, Gold Coast , Australia, 13-15 June 2012. Gatton, Australia: The University of Queensand, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Stephen Anderson is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Dealing with complexity: a key capability for university students.
This is an educational research project in biomedical sciences. It is available as either an Honours, MPhil, or PhD project.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Diabetic Cats in Remission
Associate Advisor
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Intake regulation in ruminants consuming nutrient deficient diets
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nick Hudson
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2018
Master Philosophy
Salivary and skin biomarkers relevant to perinatal conditioning in pigs
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Eugeni Roura, Dr Marta Navarro
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Skeletal growth in cattle in response to nutritional and hormonal manipulation
Associate Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Screening for prediabetes in senior cats and metabolomic characteristics of obesity and Burmese cats
Associate Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Post-partum Anoestrus in Bali Cattle under Low-input Animal Production Systems in Eastern Indonesia
Associate Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Biological Responses of Feedlot Cattle to Heat Load
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor John Gaughan
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2015
Master Philosophy
Refining a 'toolkit' for objective assessment of pain and stress in ruminants
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rachel Allavena, Dr Steven Kopp
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2015
Master Philosophy
Insulin resistance in pregnant mares:the influence of body condition
Associate Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
New insights into the Reproductive Physiology and Management of the Female Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus): Factors affecting the control of the oestrous cycle
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Steve Johnston
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Fatty Liver Haemorrhagic Syndrome in Laying Hens: Field and Experimental Investigations
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Glucose and Insulin Dynamics of Mares During Pregnancy and Lactation and of Growing Foals
Associate Advisor
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