Dr Danica Vojisavljevic ~ Senior Lecturer, Physiology

Teaching

• BM1001: Introduction to Biomedicine (Level 1; TSV)
• BM1002: Anatomy and Physiology 1 (Level 1; TSV)
• BM1004: Anatomy and Physiology 2 (Level 1; TSV)
• BM1011: Physiological Systems and Processes 1 (Level 1; CNS & TSV)
• BM1022: Physiological Systems and Processes 2 (Level 1; CNS & TSV)
• BM1031: Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy 1 (Level 1; TSV)
• BM1032: Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Therapy 2 (Level 1; TSV)
• BM1041: Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy 1 (Level 1; TSV)
• BM1042: Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapy 2 (Level 1; TSV)
• BM1051: Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology 1 (Level 1; TSV)
• BM1052: Anatomy and Physiology for Speech Pathology 2 (Level 1; TSV)
• BM1061: Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 1 (Level 1; TSV)
• BM1062: Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 2 (Level 1; TSV)

Interests

Research

• Investigating the early origins of kidney disease and novel biomarkers of early kidney injury in neonates and infants.
• Premature birth, fetal growth restriction and kidney health.
• Maternal health and neonatal outcome followed up to 2 years of age.

Teaching

• Student wellbeing in undergraduate Biomedical Sciences in Victoria, Australia.

Experience

• 2020 to present - Lecturer, James Cook University (Townsville, Australia)
• 2019 to 2020 - Associate Lecturer and Postdoctoral Researcher, James Cook University (Townsville, Australia)
• 2018 to 2019 - Lecturer, Monash University (Melbourne, Australia)
• 2017 to 2018 - Teaching Associate & Postdoctoral Researcher, Monash University (Melbourne, Australia)
• 2012 to 2017 - PhD & Teaching Associate, Monash University (Melbourne, Australia)

Memberships

• 2013 to 2021 - Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand

Other

• 2018 - Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology 2018 Publication Excellence Award (Monash University).
• 2017 - Anatomy and Developmental Biology High Achieving Award for an exceptional contribution to teaching programmes (Monash University).
• 2012 to 2017 - PhD thesis entitled: The effects of premature birth and intrauterine growth restriction on kidney development and function in the neonate

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

• Sutherland M, Vojisavljevic D and Black M (2020) A practical guide to the stereological assessment of glomerular number, size, and cellular composition. The Anatomical Record, 303 (10), pp. 2679-2692, DOI:10.1002/ar.24361.
• Ryan D, Sutherland M, Flores T, Kent A, Dahlstrom J, Puelles V, Bertram J, McMahon A, Little M, Moore L and Black M (2018) Development of the human fetal kidney from mid to late gestation in male and female infants. EBioMedicine, 27, pp. 275-283, DOI:10.1016/j.ebiom.2017.12.016.
• Sutherland M, Ryan D, Dahl M, Albertine K and Black M (2016) Effects of preterm birth and ventilation on glomerular capillary growth in the neonatal lamb kidney. Journal of Hypertension, 34 (10), pp. 1988-1997, DOI:10.1097/HJH.0000000000001028.
• Sutherland M, Ryan D, Black M and Kent A (2014) Long-term renal consequences of preterm birth. Clinics in Perinatology, 41 (3), pp. 561-573, DOI:10.1016/j.clp.2014.05.006.

Other research outputs

• Ryan D and Black M (2015) Preterm birth and/or factors that lead to preterm delivery: effects on the neonatal kidney. Journal of Neonatal Biology, 4 (1), pp. 93-104, DOI:10.4172/2167-0897.1000168.

These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

• Validation of a Multiplexed Immunoassay for the measurement of VEGF-A and its receptors for use as a diagnostic tool for neonates, pregnancy and infants (Masters , External Advisor)
• Nephrin – A novel biomarker for determining acute kidney injury (PhD , External Advisor)

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