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Associate Professor Stephen Anderson is a physiologist and educational leader at the University of Queensland's School of Biomedical Sciences within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. With expertise in endocrinology, he has taught physiology to over 40,000 students across multiple health disciplines and serves as Director of Teaching and Learning (reappointed in April 2025).
- Director of Teaching and Learning, School of Biomedical Sciences (2019-2024, reappointed 2025)
- Associate Professor, School of Biomedical Sciences
- Educational consultant for National Geographic's 'Moody Beasts' documentary series
- Collaborator with Brisbane South State Secondary College on biomedical science education
Stephen's research focuses on the regulation of metabolism, growth, appetite, and reproduction through hormonal mechanisms. His primary physiological research investigates phosphorus deficiency in Australian cattle, examining how maternal bone stores are drawn upon during pregnancy and lactation. Complementing this, his educational research explores how students engage with complexity and uncertainty in developing advanced understanding of physiology, with a focus on 21st century skills like creativity, critical thinking, and metacognition. His work bridges veterinary, biomedical, and educational sciences, with significant contributions to both animal health and pedagogical practices.
His recent publications reveal a dual research trajectory: continuing investigations into bone mineral metabolism (particularly phosphorus dynamics in cattle) while expanding his educational scholarship on complexity understanding in biomedical students. The veterinary research shows increasing collaboration across disciplines (genomics, nutrition, physiology), while his educational work focuses on innovative teaching approaches and assessment strategies that develop students' ability to handle uncertainty.
- UQ Service Excellence commendation
- Faculty of Medicine Academic Leader of the Year
- National ALTC Citation for teaching excellence
- Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
Stephen has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students across diverse topics including diabetic cats, ruminant nutrition, skeletal growth in cattle, and biomarkers in pigs. His research has been supported by substantial funding from Meat & Livestock Australia, CSIRO, UQ, and other organizations, totaling millions of dollars over the past decade. He has developed influential physiology MOOCs on edX that have reached students globally, and has contributed to curriculum development for Australian universities and high schools, demonstrating his commitment to advancing biomedical education at all levels.
