معرفی
Dr. Jeremy Smith is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Human Sciences, University of Western Australia (UWA). His research focuses on neuroendocrinology, particularly the role of kisspeptin in reproduction, energy expenditure, and metabolic disorders. He has held significant grants from NHMRC, ARC, and other institutions, including an ARC Future Fellowship. His work bridges reproductive biology and metabolic pathways, with recent projects exploring kisspeptin's effects on stress responses, placental physiology, and obesity.
Education: BSc First Class Honours (UWA, 1998), PhD (UWA, 2004). Postdoctoral training included a NICHD Fellowship at the University of Washington and a NHMRC Biomedical Fellowship at Monash University.
Research Interests
His lab investigates kisspeptin signaling in the hypothalamus, linking reproductive function to energy balance. Key areas include:
- Regulation of GnRH release via KNDy neuron networks
- Metabolic effects of kisspeptin in obesity and energy expenditure
- Placental kisspeptin's role in trophoblast invasion
- Stress-induced suppression of fertility and kisspeptin mediation
Awards
- Joint Winner, 3Rs Achievement in Animal Ethics (2024)
His research has led to over 85 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work highlighting kisspeptin's role in circadian rhythms and thermogenesis. He collaborates internationally on projects funded through ARC and NHMRC grants, including studies on reproductive endocrinology in sheep and mouse models.
