Dr Donna Martin ~ Academic Coordinator

 Donna Martin teaches across areas of human and veterinary nutritional physiology and metabolism as well as Pathophysiology of the human gastrointestinal system. She is the Year 2 Study Period one coordinator for the Veterinary Science Degree program and also coordinates the Gastrointestinal Medicine and Nutrition Module as part of the Year 2 Medical Sciences Degree program. Recent work for her PhD revolved around the nutritional and anthelmintic properties of Calliandra Calothyrsus condensed tannins in the gastrointestinal tract of sheep, encompassing both in vitro and in vivo studies.

 

Teaching

• MD2012: Integrated Human System Pathophysiology Part 2 of 2 (Level 2; TSV)
• TV1101: Introduction to Veterinary Science (Level 1; TSV)
• TV2001: Integrated Animal Structure and Function 1 (Level 2; TSV)
• TV2102: Integrated Animal Structure and Function 2 (Level 2; TSV)
• TV4001: Veterinary Clinical Sciences Part 1 of 2 (Level 4; TSV)
• TV4002: Veterinary Clinical Sciences Part 2 of 2 (Level 4; TSV)

Interests

Research

• Anthelmintic and nutritional effects of condensed tannins. Tannin chemistry. Gut Microbiota.

Teaching

• Gastrointestinal Physiology, pathophysiology, Metabolism and Nutrition

Experience

• 2018 - Lecturer, Nutrition, James Cook university (Townsville, Australia)
• 2012 to 2017 - Associate Lecturer, Nutrition, James Cook University (Townsville, Australia)
• 2006 to 2015 - Part-time PhD candidate, James Cook University (Townsville, Australia)
• 2003 to 2006 - Fulltime PhD candidate, James Cook University (Townsville, Australia)
• 1995 to 1999 - Senior Research Assistant, James Cook University (Townsville, Australia)
• 1994 to 1995 - Research Assistant, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Iowa, USA)
• 1992 to 1993 - Master of Science, James Cook University (Townsville, Australia)
• 1987 to 1993 - ACIAR Research Assistant, James Cook University (Townsville, Australia)

Research Disciplines

• Animal production (3003)
• Veterinary sciences (3009)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Livestock raising (1004)

Memberships

• 2012 to 2022 - Membership of The Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA)

Other

• 2012 to 2024 - Registered Nutritionist title (R Nutr.) awarded by The Nutrition Society of Australia.

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

• Wagner B, Martin D, Rudd D and Parker A (2021) Oxytocin alters leukogram composition in Bos indicus cattle exposed to short-duration transportation. Animal Production Science, 61 (13). pp. 1315-1320
• Teleni E, Singh M, Martin D and Hall C (2001) A method for determining the amino acid & glucose requirement of new lines of pig. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 10 (4). p. S13

Other research outputs

• Martin D and Teleni E (1996) Lactic acid and fatigue in working sheep. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia, 20. p. 206
• Muhonen M, Martin D, Heistead D and Welsch M (1995) Gene transfer to cerebral vessels during vasospasm using recombinant adenovirus. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, 60 (2). p. 245
• Teleni E and Martin D (1991) Concentration of some blood metabolites in untrained and trained cows. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia, 16. p. 25
• Teleni E, Komarudin-Mas'sum , Martin D and Bakrie B (1991) Concentration of blood metabolites in working Ongole, Bali and Madura cows. Draught Animal Bulletin, 2. pp. 27-33
• Komarudin-Ma'sum , Teleni E, Martin D and Affhandy L (1991) A comparison of the work capacity of Ongole (Bos indicus), Bali (Bos sondicus) and Madura cows. II. trained. Draught Animal Bulletin, 2. pp. 16-22
• Komarudin-Mas'sum , Teleni E, Martin D and Affandy L (1991) A comparison of the work capacity of Ongole (Bos indicus), Bali (Bos sondicus) and Madura cows. I. untrained. Draught Animal Bulletin, 2. pp. 7-15
• Martin D, Kartiarso and Teleni E (1989) Muscle blood flow in draught animals. Draught Animal Power Project Bulletin, 9. pp. 17-18
• Martin D and Teleni E (1989) Fatigue in buffaloes on different work loads. Draft Animal Power Project Bulletin, 8. pp. 2-6
• Kartiarso , Martin D and Teleni E (1989) The pattern of utilisation of body fat reserves in working cattle and buffalo. Draught Animal Power Project Bulletin, 8. pp. 7-8
• Martin D and Teleni E (1988) Blood flow, blood pH and Co2 output across the hind-limb muscle of working ruminants. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia, 13. p. 105

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 13+ research outputs authored by Dr Donna Martin from 1987 onwards.

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