Associate Professor Stephen Anderson

Dr Stephen Anderson heads the animal endocrinology lab.
Researcher biography
Stephen is a physiologist with expertise in endocrinology. His research focuses on the hormonal regulation of metabolism, growth, appetite, and reproduction - exploring how hormones regulate physiological processes. He collaborates with animal nutritionists and veterinary clinicians, supported by industry partners such as Meat & Livestock Australia, to address critical issues in animal health and production.
Complementing his scientific work, Stephen is an educational leader with a strong record in shaping teaching strategy, curriculum renewal, and student success. As Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Biomedical Sciences (2019–2024), he led his School's teaching response to the COVID-19 pandemic, earning a UQ Service Excellence commendation and the Faculty of Medicine's Academic Leader of the Year award. He also provides strategic leadership in the renewal of the UQ Bachelor of Biomedical Science, guiding the development of a future-focused program designed to enhance students' sense of belonging, engagement, and graduate capabilities. The redesigned program launches in 2026.
Stephen has taught physiology to more than 40,000 students across biomedical, veterinary, health, and medical science programs. He has received multiple awards for teaching excellence and innovation, including a national ALTC Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning. In scholarly educational work Stephen is currently investigating how students engage with complexity in developing a conceptual understanding in physiology.
PhD and MPhil Supervision
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