Dr Ernest Jennings ~ Senior Lecturer - Anatomy

Dr. Jennings' research has focussed on identifying the factors that drive the excitability of neurons (nerve cells), concentrating on ion channels and receptors.  The prime aim of his research has been a better understanding of the mechanisms of pain, to improve treatment of pain conditions. 

In the last decade, his lab has concentrated on pain conditions that originate in the head (e.g. migraine, cluster headaches, temporomandicular disorders).  The lab has taken a broad approach to studying these questions, using techniques including behaviour, protein expression assays and patch - clamp electrophysiology. 

Dr. Jennings completed both his undergraduate and graduate studies at University College London, (UK) where he was awarded a PhD in 1999.  He came out to Australia on a Wellcome Trust Prize Travelling Fellowship and liked it so much that he decided to stay.  He has completed post-doctoral work at The University of Sydney (1999-2003) and The University of Melbourne (2003-2010) prior to accepting an academic position at James Cook University in 2011.

Teaching

• DS1101: Dental Science 1 (Level 1; CNS)
• DS2101: Simulated Clinical Dentistry 1 (Level 2; CNS)
• DS2102: Simulated Clinical Dentistry 2 (Level 2; CNS)
• DS4101: Clinical Dentistry 2 (Level 4; CNS)

Research Disciplines

• Dentistry (3203)
• Immunology (3204)
• Curriculum and pedagogy (3901)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• health (2099)

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

• Martin E, Lee A and Jennings E (2022) Articaine: dental practitioner use, basis of perception and evidence-based dentistry — a cross-sectional study. British Dental Journal Open, 8.
• Akl S, Ranatunga M, Long S, Jennings E and Nimmo A (2021) A systematic review investigating patient knowledge and awareness on the association between oral health and their systemic condition. BMC Public Health, 21.
• Malau-Aduli B, Adu M, Alele F, Jones K, Drovandi A, Mylrea M, Sfera K, Ross S and Jennings E (2021) Adjusting to university: perceptions of first-year health professions students. Public Library of Science ONE, 16 (5).
• Martin E, Jennings E, Lee A and Nimmo A (2021) Articaine in dentistry: an overview of the evidence and meta-analysis of the latest randomised controlled trials on articaine safety and efficacy compared to lidocaine for routine dental treatment. British Dental Journal Open, 7.
• Sholapurkar A, Sharma D, Glass B, Miller C, Nimmo A and Jennings E (2021) Professionally delivered local antimicrobials in the treatment of patients with periodontitis— a narrative review. Dentistry Journal, 9 (1).
• Stokes K, Thieme R, Jennings E and Sholapurkar A (2021) Cone beam computed tomography in dentistry: practitioner awareness and attitudes. A scoping review. Australian Dental Journal, 66 (3). pp. 234-245
• Housley D, Pinyon J, Jonquieres G, Perera C, Smout M, Liddell M, Jennings E, Wilson D and Housley G (2020) Australian scorpion Hormurus waigiensis venom fractions show broad bioactivity through modulation of bio-impedance and cytosolic calcium. Biomolecules, 10 (4).
• Piontek M, Seymour J, Wong Y, Gilstrom T, Potriquet J, Jennings E, Nimmo A and Miles J (2020) The pathology of Chironex fleckeri venom and known biological mechanisms. Toxicon, 6.
• Ross S, Owens K, Roberts A, Jennings E and Mylrea M (2020) Mindfulness training: success in reducing first year health professional students' study and exam related stress. Health Professions Education, 6 (2). pp. 162-169
• Housley D, Housley G, Liddell M and Jennings E (2017) Scorpion toxin peptide action at the ion channel subunit level. Neuropharmacology, 127. pp. 46-78
• Huang B, Takahashi K, Jennings E, Pumtang-on P, Kiso H, Togo Y, Saito K, Sugai M, Akira S, Shimizu A and Bessho K (2014) Prospective signs of cleidocranial dysplasia in Cebpb deficiency. Journal of Biomedical Science, 21. pp. 1-8
• Hatch R, Jennings E and Ivanusic J (2013) Peripheral hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channels contribute to inflammation-induced hypersensitivity of the rat temporomandibular joint. European Journal of Pain, 17 (7). pp. 972-982

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 27+ research outputs authored by Dr Ernest Jennings from 2006 onwards.

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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

• Comparison of Efficacy of Local and Systemic Antibiotics in Combination with Scaling and Root Planning in Patients with Moderate to Severe Periodontal Disease. A Clinical Study (PhD , Primary Advisor/AM/Adv)
• Outcomes of Implementing a Blended Teaching Methodology Into a Regional University Professional Undergraduate Degree (PhD , Primary Advisor)
• The Australian Oral Health Time Bomb. An Evalustion of Gerondontology in the Undergraduate Curriculum of Australian Dental Schools to care for a growing Frail and Care-Dependent Population (PhD , Advisor Mentor)
• Self-reported auditory and non-auditory effects of noise on members of the dental team ? an Australian perspective (Masters , Primary Advisor)

Completed

• Articaine in dentistry: Safety, efficacy, practitioner perception and evidence-based practice (2023, Masters , Primary Advisor)