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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2011
Conference Publication
Glucose and insulin dynamics in neonatal foals: influence of maternal diet
Dobbs, T.N., Foote, C.E., Cawdell-Smith, A.J., Anderson, S.T., Boston, R.C. and Bryden, W.L. (2011). Glucose and insulin dynamics in neonatal foals: influence of maternal diet. 2011 Equine Science Society Symposium, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 31st May - 3rd June 2011. Elsevier Inc..
2011
Conference Publication
Dietary protein level and glucose and insulin dynamics in mature geldings
Barton, K.D., Foote, C.E., Cawdell-Smith, A.J., Anderson, S.T., Boston, R.C. and Bryden, W.L. (2011). Dietary protein level and glucose and insulin dynamics in mature geldings. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia, UNE, Armidale, NSW, Australia, July, 2011. Armidale, NSW, Australia: Animal Science, University of New England.
2011
Conference Publication
Effect of music on the behavioural and physiological responses of stabled weanlings
Wilson, M. E., Phillips, C. J. C., Lisle, A. T., Anderson, S. T., Bryden, W. L. and Cawdell-Smith, A. J. (2011). Effect of music on the behavioural and physiological responses of stabled weanlings. 2011 Equine Science Society Symposium, Murfreesboro, TN, United States, 31 May - 3 June 2011. Champaign, IL, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2011.03.157
2010
Conference Publication
Glucose and insulin dynamics in gestating mares and foals
Dobbs, T. N., Foote, C. E., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Anderson, S. T., Boston, R. C. and Bryden, W. L. (2010). Glucose and insulin dynamics in gestating mares and foals. 3rd Australasian Equine Science Symposium 2010, Gold Coast, Australia, 3-5 June 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
Caterpillars and equine fetal loss: An Australian perspective
Cawdell-Smith, A.J., Todhunter. K.H., Anderson, S.T., Perkins, N.R. and Bryden, W.L. (2010). Caterpillars and equine fetal loss: An Australian perspective. 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction, Lexington, KY, U.S.A., 26-30 July, 2010. Netherlands: Elsevier BV.
2010
Conference Publication
Equine insulin dynamics and dietary protein
Barton, K. D., Foote, C. E., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Anderson, S. T., Boston, R. C. and Bryden, W. L. (2010). Equine insulin dynamics and dietary protein. 3rd Australasian Equine Science Symposium 2010, Gold Coast, Australia, 3-5 June 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
Liver gene expression in suckled and weaned beef cows
Hisham, M. N., Quigley, S. P., Anderson, S., Phillips, N. J., Loor, J. J. and D'Occhio, M. J. (2010). Liver gene expression in suckled and weaned beef cows. 7th Asian Reproductive Biotechnology Society Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 8 - 10 November 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
Lactating multiparous mares have higher oestradiol 17-ß levels in early pregnancy than maiden mares
Anderson, S. T., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Hohenhaus, M. A. and Bryden, W. L. (2010). Lactating multiparous mares have higher oestradiol 17-ß levels in early pregnancy than maiden mares. 3rd Australasian Equine Science Symposium 2010, Gold Coast, Australia, 3-5 June 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
The relationship between insulin status and OCD occurrence in thoroughbred yearlings
Dobbs, T. N., Foote, C. E., Cawdell-Smith, A. J., Anderson, S. T. and Bryden, W. L. (2010). The relationship between insulin status and OCD occurrence in thoroughbred yearlings. 3rd Australasian Equine Science Symposium 2010, Gold Coast, Australia, 3-5 June 2010.
2009
Journal Article
Maximal expression of suppressors of cytokine signalling in the rat ovary occurs in late pregnancy
Anderson, Stephen T., Isa, Naajia N. M., Barclay, Johanna L., Waters, Michael J. and Curlewis, Jon D. (2009). Maximal expression of suppressors of cytokine signalling in the rat ovary occurs in late pregnancy. Reproduction, 138 (3), 537-544. doi: 10.1530/REP-08-0425
2009
Journal Article
SOCS3 as a tumor suppressor in breast cancer cells, and its regulation by PRL
Barclay, Johanna L., Anderson, Stephen T., Waters, Michael J. and Curlewis, Jon D. (2009). SOCS3 as a tumor suppressor in breast cancer cells, and its regulation by PRL. International Journal of Cancer, 124 (8), 1756-1766. doi: 10.1002/ijc.24172
2009
Conference Publication
Oestrogen-treated chickens: An avian model to study inflammatory and immune characteristics of non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases of humans
Shini, S., Filippich, L. J., Shini, A., Anderson, S.T. and Bryden, W. L. (2009). Oestrogen-treated chickens: An avian model to study inflammatory and immune characteristics of non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases of humans. 2nd European Congress of Immunology, Berlin, Germany, September 13-16 2009. Weinheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH. doi: 10.1002/eji.200990286
2007
Journal Article
Characterization of the SOCS3 Promoter Response to Prostaglandin E2 in T47D Cells
Barclay, JL, Anderson, ST, Waters, MJ and Curlewis, JD (2007). Characterization of the SOCS3 Promoter Response to Prostaglandin E2 in T47D Cells. Molecular Endocrinology, 21 (10), 2516-2528. doi: 10.1210/me.2007-0030
2007
Journal Article
Regulation of suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOC3) by growth hormone in pro-B cells
Barclay, J. L., Anderson, S. T., Waters, M. J. and Curlewis, J. D. (2007). Regulation of suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOC3) by growth hormone in pro-B cells. Molecular Endocrinology, 21 (10), 2503-2515. doi: 10.1210/me.2006-0498
2006
Journal Article
Mechanisms underlying the diminished sensitivity to prolactin negative feedback during lactation: Reduced STAT5 signaling and up-regulation of cytokine-inducible SH2 domain-containing protein (CIS) expression in tuberoinfundibular dopaminergic neurons
Anderson, Stephen T., Barclay, Johanna L., Fanning, Kent J., Kusters, Daphne H. L., Waters, Michael J. and Curlewis, Jon D. (2006). Mechanisms underlying the diminished sensitivity to prolactin negative feedback during lactation: Reduced STAT5 signaling and up-regulation of cytokine-inducible SH2 domain-containing protein (CIS) expression in tuberoinfundibular dopaminergic neurons. Endocrinology, 147 (3), 1195-1202. doi: 10.1210/en.2005-0905
2006
Conference Publication
Increased expression of suppressors of cytokine signalling (SOCS) in the rat ovary during pregnancy
Anderson, S. T., Isa, N. N., Barclay, J. L. and Curlewis, J. D. (2006). Increased expression of suppressors of cytokine signalling (SOCS) in the rat ovary during pregnancy. Australian Society for Reproductive Biology , Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 20-23 August 2006.
2006
Conference Publication
Intracellular mechanisms that modulate sensitivity to hormone negative feedback: the regulation of prolactin during lactation
Anderson, S. T., Barclay, J. L., Waters, M. J. and Curlewis, J. D (2006). Intracellular mechanisms that modulate sensitivity to hormone negative feedback: the regulation of prolactin during lactation. ComBio2006, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 24-28 September 2006.
2006
Conference Publication
Regulation of SOCS3 expression by prolactin in breast cancer cells
Barclay, J. L., Anderson, S. T., Waters, M. J. and Curlewis, J. D. (2006). Regulation of SOCS3 expression by prolactin in breast cancer cells. ComBio2006, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 24-28 September 2006.
2005
Journal Article
Expression of pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide type 1 receptor (PAC1R) in the ewe hypothalamus: Distribution and colocalization with tyrosine hydroxylase-immunoreactive neurones
Anderson, S. T., Kusters, D. H. L., Clarke, I. J., Pow, D. V. and Curlewis, J. D. (2005). Expression of pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide type 1 receptor (PAC1R) in the ewe hypothalamus: Distribution and colocalization with tyrosine hydroxylase-immunoreactive neurones. Journal Of Neuroendocrinology, 17 (5), 298-305. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2826.2005.01305.x
2005
Conference Publication
Resistance to GH signalling through STAT5 is an early even in PGF2alpha induced luteolysis in the ewe
Anderson, S. T., Kusters, D. H. L., Barclay, J. L. and Curlewis, J. D. (2005). Resistance to GH signalling through STAT5 is an early even in PGF2alpha induced luteolysis in the ewe. Australian Society for Reproductive Biology , Perth, WA Australia, 4-7 September 2005.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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- 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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