Dr Jennifer Irwin
Lecturer
Learning and Teaching
- Email:jennifer.irwin@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:02 43484217
Career Summary
Biography
Dr Jennifer Irwin is a Course Coordinator, Lecturer and Tutor in the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre (PALS) at the University of Newcastle (UON). She has worked within the centre since 2013 and holds a B.Sc. (Hons Class 1, UON) and a PhD in Chemistry (University of Sydney). After completing her PhD studies, she spent 15 years working as a postdoctoral researcher and research scientist at a number of prestigious institutes including the Heart Research Institute (Sydney), CSIRO Plant Industry (Canberra), NSW Centre for Agricultural Genomics (Canberra) and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) in Newcastle. During this period, her research interests focussed on the application and translation of pure science at the interface with Human Health. Spectroscopic and proteomic studies resulted in a number of high impact publications and invited scientific presentations.
Her teaching expertise lies in the areas of chemistry, biochemistry and bioscience. In addition to her work for PALS, Jennifer has extensive experience teaching undergraduate laboratory classes at UON and the University of Sydney and as a course coordinator and lecturer at undergraduate level at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT, Sydney) and online for Torrens University (Adelaide).
More recent research interests lie in areas of a more pedagogical nature including the development of strategies for the engagement of enabling science students and methods for replicating the conventional classroom in the on-line space.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Science, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Science, University of Newcastle
Keywords
- biomarker discovery
- bioscience
- enabling education
- protein chemistry
- proteomics
Languages
- English (Mother)
Fields of Research
Code | Description | Percentage |
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390113 | Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy | 40 |
320202 | Clinical chemistry (incl. diagnostics) | 10 |
390407 | Inclusive education | 50 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Lecturer | University of Newcastle Learning and Teaching Australia |
Awards
Award
Year | Award |
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2023 |
Learning Development and Teaching innovation Award University of Newcastle |
2019 |
2019 Academic Division Award for Teaching Excellence and Contribution to Student Learning University of Newcastle |
2019 |
2019 ELFSC Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning University of Newcastle |
2018 |
2018 ELFSC Award for Health and Safety Excellence University of Newcastle |
2018 |
2018 Academic Division Award for Health and Safety Excellence University of Newcastle |
Recognition
Year | Award |
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2021 |
15 Year Service Award The University of Newcastle |
Teaching
Code | Course | Role | Duration |
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EPHLTH170 |
Science Essentials for Nursing & Midwifery English Language and Foundation Studies Centre, University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | 27/7/2015 - 31/12/2018 |
BHS202A |
Biochemistry 2 Australasian College of Natural Therpies |
Lecturer | 1/9/2014 - 12/7/2016 |
EPSCIE130 |
Studies in Health Science English Language and Foundation Studies Centre, University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 22/2/2016 - 27/6/2016 |
EPCHEM137 |
Foundations Concepts for Chemistry and Life Sciences English Language and Foundation Studies Centre, University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | 1/2/2019 - 31/12/2020 |
EPSCIE120 |
Studies in Science English Language and Foundation Studies Centre, University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 4/3/2013 - 12/7/2013 |
EPCHEM314 |
Introduction to Chemistry and Life Sciences University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | 1/2/2019 - 31/12/2020 |
EPSCIE130 |
Studies in Health Science English Language and Foundation Studies Centre, University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 23/2/2015 - 29/6/2015 |
EPHLTH170 |
Science Essentials for Nursing & Midwifery English Language and Foundation Studies Centre, University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 22/2/2016 - 27/6/2016 |
EPHLTH370 |
Science for Nursing & Midwifery English Language and Foundation Studies Centre, University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator and Lecturer | 27/7/2015 - 31/12/2018 |
EPHLTH270 |
Science for Nursing and Midwifery 2 English Language and Foundation Studies Centre, University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator and Lecturer | 27/7/2015 - 31/12/2018 |
BHS102A |
Bioscience Australasian College of Natural Therpies |
Lecturer | 1/9/2014 - 12/7/2016 |
BHS105A |
Biochemistry 1 Australasian College of Natural Therpies |
Lecturer | 1/9/2014 - 12/7/2016 |
EPSCIE130 |
Studies in Health Science English Language and Foundation Studies Centre, University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 3/3/2014 - 7/7/2014 |
SCIE2004 |
Biochemistry 1 Torrens University |
Lecturer | 21/2/2016 - 21/3/2016 |
EPBIOL259 |
Introduction to the Life Sciences University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | 1/2/2019 - 31/12/2020 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (12 outputs)
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2022 |
Irwin E, McGregor J, Khodos I, Wright S, Irwin J, Djenidi V, Cooper S, 'Curious Citizens: Curriculum, Care and Social Good in Online Enabling Pathways Education', ISA Pedagogy Series, 2 1-16 (2022)
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2013 |
Bartholomaeus R, Irwin JA, Shi L, Smith SM, Levina A, Lay PA, 'Isolation, Characterization, and Nuclease Activity of Biologically Relevant Chromium(V) Complexes with Monosaccharides and Model Diols. Likely Intermediates in Chromium-Induced Cancers', INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 52 4282-4292 (2013) [C1]
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2011 |
Verrills NM, Irwin JA, He XY, Wood LG, Powell H, Simpson JL, et al., 'Identification of novel diagnostic biomarkers for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease', American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 183 1633-1643 (2011) [C1]
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2006 |
Kosar-Hashemi B, Irwin JA, Higgins J, Rahman S, Morell MK, 'Isolation, identification and characterisation of starch-interacting proteins by 2-D affinity electrophoresis', ELECTROPHORESIS, 27 1832-1839 (2006)
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2005 |
Nolan AL, Irwin JA, Burns RC, Lawrance GA, 'Reaction kinetics and mechanism of formation of MnW6O24 (8-) by hypochlorous acid oxidation of Mn(II)(aq) in the presence of tungstate', Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms, 5 181-195 (2005) [C1]
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2003 |
Irwin JA, Tolhurst R, Jackson P, Gale KR, 'Development of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the detection and quantification of the insecticide tebufenozide in wine', FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL IMMUNOLOGY, 15 93-104 (2003)
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2003 |
Codd R, Irwin JA, Lay PA, 'Sialoglycoprotein and carbohydrate complexes in chromium toxicity', CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL BIOLOGY, 7 213-219 (2003) [C1]
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1999 |
Irwin JA, Ostdal H, Davies MJ, 'Myoglobin-induced oxidative damage: Evidence for radical transfer from oxidized myoglobin to other proteins and antioxidants', ARCHIVES OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS, 362 94-104 (1999) [C1]
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Conference (10 outputs)
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2022 |
Relf B, Irwin J, Burgess C, ' Life-Ready Pathways Through Enabling Education', Life-Ready Pathways Through Enabling Education, Adelaide (2022)
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2017 |
Jones DH, Burgess C, Irwin JA, Sciffer M, Vazquez J, Waters C, 'Building success upon student's decision to reengage with science as adult learners.', Building success upon student's decision to reengage with science as adult learners., SCU, Gold Coast (2017)
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2010 |
Irwin JA, Verrills NM, He XY, Powell H, Wood LG, Gibson PG, 'Proteomic biomarkers as novel clinical diagnostics for airway disease.', Sydney (2010)
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1999 |
Mallard BA, Borgs P, Ireland MJ, McBride BW, Brown BD, Irwin JA, 'Immunomodulatory effects of chromium (III) in ruminants: A review of potential health benefits and effects on production and milk quality', Journal of Trace Elements in Experimental Medicine (1999) The immunomodulatory potential of dietary chromium (Cr) has been demonstrated in cattle. Specific Cr-attributed health and production benefits, in both beef and dairy cattle, are ... [more] The immunomodulatory potential of dietary chromium (Cr) has been demonstrated in cattle. Specific Cr-attributed health and production benefits, in both beef and dairy cattle, are postulated to arise in part from the direct and/or indirect consequences of this immunomodulatory potential and from the long-recognized effects of Cr on insulin and glucose metabolism. Recent studies in dairy heifers evaluated: (1) peripheral tissue responsiveness to insulin following feed supplementation with varying concentrations of Cr-yeast, and (2) blood lymphocyte (BL) insulin receptor expression and binding affinity following dietary supplementation with Cr-chelate. These findings suggest that Cr potentiation of insulin action may be mediated primarily by postreceptor pathways. In addition, in vitro studies examined the effect of Cr-supplemented culture medium on the quantitative expression of several cytokine mRNAs in concanavalin A (ConA)-stimulated bovine BLs. These findings support a previously reported Cr-mediated decrease in interleukin-2 (IL-2) activity in the culture medium of ConA-stimulated BLs from Cr-supplemented cows. They further suggest a role for immunoregulatory cytokines, particularly IL-2, as a mechanism through which Cr exerts its effects upon the bovine immune response. Additionally, the differential inhibition of bacterial growth rates by Cr in vitro, simulating possible effects upon anaerobic rumen bacteria populations, suggests a potential indirect mechanism by which dietary Cr may influence ruminant health and performance. The next generation of studies elucidating the cellular and molecular mechanism of Cr immunomodulatory effects will benefit greatly from a reliable, chemically defined source of Cr bioplexes and from the experience with Cr in ruminants.
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 5 |
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Total funding | $32,110 |
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20221 grants / $5,000
Learning how to learn: Can small but important changes to curriculum and pedagogy improve skills and knowledge acquisition in anatomy & physiology for undergraduate nursing students entering university via Enabling and non-traditional pathways?$5,000
Funding body: Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre Small Grants Scheme
Funding body | Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre Small Grants Scheme |
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Project Team | Bronwyn Relf, Catherine Burgess, Jennifer Irwin, Zoe Griffiths, Jude Weidenhofer, Karen Mate, Dean Scully |
Scheme | Small Grants Scheme |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20211 grants / $3,000
Job ready pathways through enabling education $3,000
Funding body: Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre Small Grants Scheme
Funding body | Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre Small Grants Scheme |
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Project Team | Bronwyn Relf, Jennifer Irwin, Catherine Burgess |
Scheme | Small Grants Scheme |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2021 |
Funding Finish | 2021 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20182 grants / $9,110
Pedagogies which rebuild scientific curiosity and understanding to improve science outcomes for students in Higher Education.$6,110
Funding body: Centre for Excellence in Equity in Higher Education (CEEHE)
Funding body | Centre for Excellence in Equity in Higher Education (CEEHE) |
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Scheme | CEEHE Commissioned Project |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Design and evaluation of a fully-online, university-entry course for prospective undergraduate nursing, midwifery and health students.$3,000
Funding body: English Language and Foundation Studies Centre, University of Newcastle
Funding body | English Language and Foundation Studies Centre, University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Jennifer Irwin |
Scheme | New Research Concept Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20171 grants / $15,000
Pedagogies which rebuild scientific curiosity and understanding to improve science outcomes for students in Higher Education.$15,000
Funding body: Centre for Excellence in Equity in Higher Education (CEEHE)
Funding body | Centre for Excellence in Equity in Higher Education (CEEHE) |
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Project Team | Burgess, C., Jones, H., Waters, C.L., Irwin, J.A., Sciffer, M., Vazquez, J. |
Scheme | COMMISSIONED PROJECT |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Dr Jennifer Irwin
Position
Lecturer
Learning and Teaching
Academic Division
Contact Details
jennifer.irwin@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | 02 43484217 |
Office
Room | HO-166 |
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Building | Humanities Office |
Location | Ourimbah 10 Chittaway Road Ourimbah, NSW 2258 Australia |