Dr John Fitter
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 4315 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4985 5895 |
| John.Fitter@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Senior Research Associate
School of Medicine and Public Health
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| Office | JHH 3604, John Hunter Hospital |
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Newcastle, 1994
- Diploma of Business (Frontline Management), GE Consultancy Pty Ltd (RTO), 2004
- Advanced Certificate in Aircraft Maint Eng (Elect), Royal Australian Air Force - RTO, 1996
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of Newcastle, 1987
Research
Research keywords
- development, endocrinology, metamorphosis
- phenotypic plasticity
Research expertise
My research has a diverse background in plant, microbiological and human biology specialising in molecular biology and genetics. I have used this expertise to explore the conservation of hormone regulation in the processes of tadpole metamorphosis and relate this to human birth where the transition from aqueous to terrestrial environments is so similar yet so distant in evolutionary time terms.
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 060700 | Plant Biology | 65 |
| 060199 | Biochemistry And Cell Biology Not Elsewhere Classified | 35 |
Centres and Groups
Centre
Group
Invitations
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Sessional Teaching program
University of Newcastle, Australia (Teacher) |
2004 |
Administrative
Administrative expertise
I have significant training in Laboratory Management and OH&S. I am managing the Mothers & Babies Research Centre laboratories and personnel (~100 people) who include an enormous diversity of disciplines including medicine, biology, chemistry, psychology, engineering, mathematics.
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- post graduate training curriculum
- techniques for teaching
Teaching expertise
I have wide ranging expertise in teaching in diverse settings including lectures, laboratories, field stations and research stations at undergraduate and post-graduate level.