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Dan Thorpe is a Research Fellow in Neuroscience at the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, affiliated with Flinders University's College of Medicine and Public Health. His work bridges gastrointestinal physiology and neuroscience, focusing on the gut-brain axis and its role in health.
- PhD in mechanisms of cancer treatment damage (University of South Australia)
- Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) (University of Adelaide)
- Bachelor of Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (University of South Australia)
His research explores how enteroendocrine cells sense gut luminal content (diet, microbiota, pathogens) and signal to the brain, affecting bodily functions. He investigates conditions like mucositis and mucin regulation, with applications in oncology and gastroenterology.
Recent publications highlight his work on hormonal regulation (GLP-1/PYY), SARS-CoV-2-gut interactions, and bacterial metabolite signaling. His studies often utilize rat models (e.g., Dark Agouti rats) to dissect chemotherapy-induced pathologies.
Scientific Recognition:
- 2022: Associate Investigator, The Hospital Research Fund
- Young Investigator Award (MASCC)
- Best of the Best - Oral - Basic & Translational (COSA-IPOS)
- University of South Australia Postgraduate Award
Dan coordinates the MDSC3000 Skills for Medical Scientists 3 course and serves as a media expert for gastrointestinal physiology. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health and well-being.
