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Dr. Jeremy Smith began his research career at the University of Western Australia, where he was awarded Class Honours in 1998. He completed his PhD on the role of the satiety hormone leptin in reproduction under the supervision of Professor Brendan Waddell, receiving Distinction in 2004. In 2003, Dr. Smith was awarded the NICHD U54 Cooperative Contraceptive Research Centers Fellowship in the United States and began working as a post-doctoral researcher with Professor Robert Steiner at the University of Washington. His research has significantly contributed to the understanding of kisspeptin, a novel neuropeptide critical for reproductive function. In 2006, Dr. Smith returned to Australia and was awarded the NHMRC Biomedical Fellowship to work with Professor Iain Clarke at Monash University. He has received several funding grants, including the ARC Future Fellowship. His research focuses on the neuroendocrine control of GnRH secretion, exploring the role of kisspeptin in reproductive health and its effects on energy expenditure. His findings have implications for understanding the connection between reproduction and metabolism, revealing insights into potential therapeutic strategies for obesity and related metabolic disorders.
University of Western Australia • Perth, WA
Responsible for teaching and research in the field of Physiology, focusing on neuroendocrinology and reproductive health.
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