Overview
Background
Stephen is a physiologist with expertise in endocrinology. In laboratory research Stephen investigates the hormonal control of metabolism, growth, appetite, and reproduction - unravelling how hormones regulate physiological mechanisms in healthy individuals versus the dysfunction that occurs in disease states. Stephen also undertakes scholarly research in self-regulation of learning and metacognition. His current research investigates how students comprehend and deal with complexity to gain a deeper understanding of physiology.
Stephen has taught physiology at UQ to about 40,000 students in biomedical science, animal and veterinary sciences, health science, exercise science, human movement and nutrition science, dentistry, pharmacy, speech pathology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and medical doctor programs. He has been the recipient of numerous teaching excellence and innovation awards, including a national ALTC Citation for Outstaning Contribution to Student Learning in 2009.
Stephen was Director of Teaching and Learning (DTL) in the School of Biomedical Sciences from 2019 to 2024, and during his tenure received a UQ commendation for Service Excellence for leading his School's teaching response to the COVID pandemic, and was recognised as Academic Leader of the Year within the UQ Faculty of Medicine. After taking extended leave over the past year, Stephen has returned to lead teaching and learning in biomedical sciences as School DTL.
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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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 during lactation in the postpartum period. Replenishment of maternal bone stores are necessary for future reproductive success. With adequate nutrition such bone mineral replacement will occur in the annual breeding cycles of many animals. However in animals grazing native grasslands, such as those found in Northern Australia, phosphorus deficiency 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.
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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.
Research impacts
Stephen was scientific consultant for National Geo documentary series "Moody Beasts" produced by Wildbear Entertainment, a quirky look at how hormones drive animals wild.
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.
Works
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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
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.
2012
Conference Publication
Bone biomarkers in mar-foal pairs through the first four months of foal life
Barton, A. J., Anderson, S. T., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Kidd, L. J. and Greer, R. M. (2012). Bone biomarkers in mar-foal pairs through the first four months of foal life. 4th Australasian Equine Science Symposium, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 13-15 June 2012.
2012
Journal Article
Equine amnionitis and fetal loss: Mare abortion following experimental exposure to Processionary caterpillars (Ochrogaster lunifer)
Cawdell-Smith, A.J., Todhunter, K.H., Anderson, S.T., Perkins, N.R. and Bryden, W.L. (2012). Equine amnionitis and fetal loss: Mare abortion following experimental exposure to Processionary caterpillars (Ochrogaster lunifer). Equine Veterinary Journal, 44 (3), 282-288. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2011.00424.x
2012
Conference Publication
Endocrine responses in Processionary caterpillar induced EAFL
Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Anderson, S. T., Todhunter, K. H., Perkins, N. R. and Bryden, W. L. (2012). Endocrine responses in Processionary caterpillar induced EAFL. 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
Lactation is associated with increased circulation oestradiol levels in mares at ovulation and throughout early pregnancy
Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Anderson, S. T., Liu, A. and Bryden, W. L. (2012). Lactation is associated with increased circulation oestradiol levels in mares at ovulation and throughout early pregnancy. 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
Diagnostic challenges of diabetes mellitus: community based research for a human and feline epidemic
Reeve-Johnson, M. K., Rand, J. S., Vankan, D., Anderson, S. and Reeve-Johnson, L. G. (2012). Diagnostic challenges of diabetes mellitus: community based research for a human and feline epidemic. 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
Role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of fatty liver haemorrhagic syndrome in laying hens
Shini, A., Shini, S., Filippich, L. J., Anderson, S. T. and Bryden, W. L. (2012). Role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of fatty liver haemorrhagic syndrome in laying hens. Australian Poultry Science Symposium (23rd, APSS, 2012), Sydney, Australia, 20-22 February 2012. Sydney, Australia: University of Sydney Poultry Research Foundation.
2012
Conference Publication
Gene expression in the arcuate nuclei of sheep fed diets of variable protein and energy content
Quigley, S. P., Anderson, S. T., Poppi, D. P., Isherwood, P., Costa, D. and Nattrass, G. S. (2012). Gene expression in the arcuate nuclei of sheep fed diets of variable 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
Stress responses in young, stabled horses can be modified by music
Wilson, M. E., Phillips, C. J. C., Lisle, A. T., Anderson, S. T. and Cawdell-Smith, A. J. (2012). Stress responses in young, stabled horses can be modified by music. 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
Mares of lower body condition score exhibit marked insulin resistance and reduced insulin secretion in late gestation
Anderson, S. T., Song, X., Velez Aramburo, M. E., Bartels, R., Cawdell-Smith, A. J ., Foote, C. E., Boston, R. C. and Bryden, W. L. (2012). Mares of lower body condition score exhibit marked insulin resistance and reduced insulin secretion in late gestation. 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
The relationship between insulin status and osteochondrosis in thoroughbred yearlings.
Dobbs, T.N., Foote, C.E., Cawdell-Smith, A.J., Anderson, S.T. and Bryden, W.L. (2012). The relationship between insulin status and osteochondrosis in thoroughbred yearlings.. 4th Australasian Equine Science Symposium, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 13-15 June 2012. Gatton, Australia: The Uniiversity of Queensland.
2012
Conference Publication
Determination of reference values for casual blood glucose concentration in clinically-healthy, aged cats measured with a portable glucose meter from an ear or paw sample
Reeve-Johnson, M. K., Rand, J. S., Anderson, S., Marshall, R. D. and Vankan, D. (2012). Determination of reference values for casual blood glucose concentration in clinically-healthy, aged cats measured with a portable glucose meter from an ear or paw sample. 2012 ACVIM Forum, New Orleans, LA, United States, 30 May-2 June 2012. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2012.00937.x
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.
2011
Conference Publication
Fasting insulin status and osteochondritis dissecans in Thoroughbred yearlings
Dobbs, T.N., Foote, C.E., Cawdell-Smith, A.J., Anderson, S.T. and Bryden, W.L. (2011). Fasting insulin status and osteochondritis dissecans in Thoroughbred yearlings. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia, Armidale, NSW, Australia, July 2011. Armidale, Australia: Animal Science, University of New England.
2011
Conference Publication
Chronic Low Dose Ethanol Exposure Alters Glucose Homeostasis
Moritz, Karen M., Heshusius, Caitlyn, Quinn, Kylie, Garbedjer, Emelie, Tep, Karrona, Anderson, Stephen, Wlodek, Mary E. and Probyn, Megan E. (2011). Chronic Low Dose Ethanol Exposure Alters Glucose Homeostasis. 7th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD), Portland, Oregon, United States, 18–21 September 2011. Cambridge, England, U.K.: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/S204017441100047X
2011
Conference Publication
The role of Horses in the Undergraduate Equine Science Program at The University Of Queensland
Cawdell-Smith, A. Judith, Hohenhaus, Mark A., Coyle, Mitchell P., Delzoppo, Nina S., Anderson, Stephen T. and Bryden, Wayne L. (2011). The role of Horses in the Undergraduate Equine Science Program at The University Of Queensland. National Association of Equine Affliated Academics 2011 Conference, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 30-31 May 2011. Cazenovia, New York: NAEAA.
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
Doctor Philosophy
Skeletal growth in cattle in response to nutritional and hormonal manipulation
Associate Advisor
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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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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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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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2015
Master Philosophy
Refining a 'toolkit' for objective assessment of pain and stress in ruminants
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rachel Allavena
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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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