Associate Professor Stephen Anderson
Associate Professor

Stephen Anderson

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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

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Animal growth and development Animal physiology - cell Animal physiology - systems Animal production Animal reproduction and breeding Biological Sciences Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Cell physiology Comparative physiology Foetal development and medicine Medical physiology Reproduction Systems physiology Veterinary anatomy and physiology Veterinary sciences Zoology

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

Search Professor Stephen Anderson’s works on UQ eSpace

172 works between 1994 and 2024
All (172) Journal Article (67) Book Chapter (2) Conference Publication (101) Other Outputs (2)

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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.

Equine insulin dynamics and dietary protein

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.

Liver gene expression in suckled and weaned beef cows

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.

Lactating multiparous mares have higher oestradiol 17-ß levels in early pregnancy than maiden mares

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

Maximal expression of suppressors of cytokine signalling in the rat ovary occurs in late pregnancy

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

SOCS3 as a tumor suppressor in breast cancer cells, and its regulation by PRL

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

Oestrogen-treated chickens: An avian model to study inflammatory and immune characteristics of non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases of humans

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

Characterization of the SOCS3 Promoter Response to Prostaglandin E2 in T47D Cells

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

Regulation of suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOC3) by growth hormone in pro-B cells

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.

Regulation of SOCS3 expression by prolactin in breast cancer cells

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

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

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.

Increased expression of suppressors of cytokine signalling (SOCS) in the rat ovary during pregnancy

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.

Intracellular mechanisms that modulate sensitivity to hormone negative feedback: the regulation of prolactin during lactation

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

Expression of pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide type 1 receptor (PAC1R) in the ewe hypothalamus: Distribution and colocalization with tyrosine hydroxylase-immunoreactive neurones

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.

Resistance to GH signalling through STAT5 is an early even in PGF2alpha induced luteolysis in the ewe

2005

Conference Publication

Regulation of SOCS3 expression by prostaglandin, prolactin and growth hormone: challenging the JAK/STAT signalling dogma

Barclay, J.L. , Wonisch, T., Anderson, S.T., Waters, M.J. and Curlewis, J.D. (2005). Regulation of SOCS3 expression by prostaglandin, prolactin and growth hormone: challenging the JAK/STAT signalling dogma. The Endocrine Society of Australia 48th Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, WA, Australia, 4-7 September 2005. Kyoto, Japan: Japan Endocrine Society / Nihon Naibunpi Gakkai.

Regulation of SOCS3 expression by prostaglandin, prolactin and growth hormone: challenging the JAK/STAT signalling dogma

2004

Conference Publication

Effects of prostaglandins on SOCS expression in T-47D breast cancer cells

Barclay, J. L., Tongnkok, P., Anderson, S. T., Waters, M. J. and Curlewis, J. D. (2004). Effects of prostaglandins on SOCS expression in T-47D breast cancer cells. Society for Reproductive Biology Twenty-Fifth Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, Australia, 22-25 August 2004. Clayton, VIC, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. doi: 10.1071/srb04abs283

Effects of prostaglandins on SOCS expression in T-47D breast cancer cells

2003

Journal Article

Quantification of prolactin-releasing peptide (PrRP) mRNA expression in specific brain regions of the rat during the oestrous cycle and in lactation

Anderson, S. T., Kokay, I. C., Lang, T., Grattan, D. R. and Curlewis, J. D. (2003). Quantification of prolactin-releasing peptide (PrRP) mRNA expression in specific brain regions of the rat during the oestrous cycle and in lactation. Brain Research, 973 (1), 64-73. doi: 10.1016/S0006-8993(03)02543-5

Quantification of prolactin-releasing peptide (PrRP) mRNA expression in specific brain regions of the rat during the oestrous cycle and in lactation

2002

Journal Article

Prolactin-releasing peptide in ewe: cDNA cloning, mRNA distribution and effects on prolactin secretion in vitro and in vivo

Curlewis, J. D., Kusters, D. H. L., Barclay, J. and Anderson, S. T. (2002). Prolactin-releasing peptide in ewe: cDNA cloning, mRNA distribution and effects on prolactin secretion in vitro and in vivo. Journal of Endocrinology, 174 (1), 45-53. doi: 10.1677/joe.0.1740045

Prolactin-releasing peptide in ewe: cDNA cloning, mRNA distribution and effects on prolactin secretion in vitro and in vivo

2002

Conference Publication

Mechanisms underlying the reduced sensitivity to prolactin negative feedback during lactation

Anderson, S.T., Barclay, J.L., Kusters, D.H.L., Tam, S.P., Lau, P., Grattan, D.R. , Waters, M.J. and Curlewis, J.D. (2002). Mechanisms underlying the reduced sensitivity to prolactin negative feedback during lactation. The Endocrine Society of Australia , Adelaide, SA, Australia, 22-25 September 2002.

Mechanisms underlying the reduced sensitivity to prolactin negative feedback during lactation

2002

Conference Publication

Negative regulation of prolactin receptor-signalling by SOCS proteins: a new mechanism for luteolysis

Curlewis, J. D., Waters, M. J. and Anderson, S. T. (2002). Negative regulation of prolactin receptor-signalling by SOCS proteins: a new mechanism for luteolysis. Society for Reproductive Biology Thirty-Third Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, SA Australia, 22-25 September 2002.

Negative regulation of prolactin receptor-signalling by SOCS proteins: a new mechanism for luteolysis

Current funding

  • 2014 - 2025
    Development of a transdermal technology to deliver analgesia to cattle undergoing surgical husbandry procedures.
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2019 - 2022
    Increased pasture intake and reduced supplement requirements of sheep/cattle
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Heat Stress Nutrition Program
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Target dry season weight gains for weaner heifers
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Alleviating stress responses in farm animals by using natural plant-derived odours
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - FirstLink
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Treating Equine Laminitis (ARC Linkage Project administered by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    A comparison of topical imidacloprid and orally administered spinosad in preventing feeding by newly-acquired fleas
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Effect of ionophore lasalocid on the digestibility of bone minerals in lactating cows
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Validation of a simple test to confirm desexing status in female dogs surrendered to animal shelters or with ovarian remnant syndrome
    John & Mary Kibble Trust
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Bone metabolism in dairy cows
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Heat stress nutrition program
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Development of a histamine release model by assessing detection limit and ability to quantitate flea antigen
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2019
    Gut integrity and inflammation in heat stressed cattle (Meat and Livestock Australia grant administered by CSIRO)
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Enhancing compensatory growth through increasing skeletal growth in the dry season
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2017
    Improved management of cattle phosphorus status through applied physiology
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Linking bone metabolic status to energy metabolism in cattle - Transition cow study
    Dairy Australia
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Liquid Scintillation Spectroscopy Facility
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2012
    Maternal metabolic status and the occurrence of OCD in Thoroughbred foals
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Signalling cross-talk through Suppressors Of Cytokine Signalling (SOCS) initiates luteolysis in the ovary
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Evaluation of the newly discovered prolactin releasing peptides (PRP31 and PRP20)
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Hypothalamic neuropeptides that rugulate pituitary hormone secretion
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1996
    The role of dopamine autoreceptors in the hypothalamus
    University of Queensland New Staff Research Grant
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Stephen Anderson is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Diabetic Cats in Remission

    Associate Advisor

Completed supervision

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