JCU > Research Portfolio > Dr Danica Vojisavljevic

About

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)
PC1001: Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (Level 1; CNS & 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)

Research Disciplines

Honours

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

Publications

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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.

Current Funding

Current and recent Research Funding to JCU is shown by funding source and project.

Townsville Hospital and Health Service - Study Education Research Trust Account (SERTA)

Assessment of Renal Function in Neonates and infants using Cystatin C.

Indicative Funding: $24,000 over 1 year
Summary: Diagnosis of early acute kidney injury (AKI) can prevent renal failure in babies (<2 years of age). This non-invasive method validation study will utilise parallel alternative method testing for renal function tests, to examine the clinical applicability and accuracy of implementing Cystatin-C (Cys-C), as a preferred biomarker for early AKI by: (1) determining if Cys-C is a more sensitive marker of impaired renal function and decline compared to serum creatinine in this cohort; (2) determine if eGFR derived from Cys-C is a more sensitive predictor of renal function decline; and (3) produce a clinical reference range for Cys-C for this cohort.
Investigators: Andrew White, Yoga Kandasamy, Danica Vojisavljevic, Donna Rudd, Nathan Reeks and Teal Mogford (Townsville Hospital and Health Services, College of Public Health and Medical & Vet Sciences)
Keywords: Cystatin-C; Renal Function; Biomarker; Acute Kidney Injury; Neonatal

Supervision

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)

Collaboration

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