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Theresa A Larkin
NationalityAustralian
EmployerUniversity of Wollongong
Known forMedical research, anatomy, hormones
TitleAssociate Professor
Websitehttps://scholars.uow.edu.au/theresa-larkin

Theresa A Larkin is an associate professor, medical science educator and researcher, science communicator and regular radio presenter, and Superstar of STEM from Science Technology Australia, in the 2023–24 cohort.

Education and career[edit]

Larkin has a Bachelor of Science (hons) in chemistry, a Masters of Higher Education,[1] and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Wollongong, in 2005, from the School of Medicine.[2]

Larkin lectures in anatomy and physiology to medical students. She conducts research on hormones and health, and clinical anatomy, focusing on the impact of hormones on depression and anxiety, the causes of chronic pelvic pain, and the influence of hip muscle strength on knee and back pain.

Larkin is an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, and for improving the accessibility of STEM. She serves as a mentor for the HSC Science Extension subject.[3]

Publications[edit]

Larkin has over 1280 citations, as of May 2024, and an h-index of 20, according to Google Scholar.[4] Select publications include:

  • Larkin TA, WE Price, L Astheimer (2008) The key importance of soy isoflavone bioavailability to understanding health benefits. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 48 (6), 538–552.[5]
  • Larkin TA, Deen R, Amirnezami T, Shvartsbart A, Villalba L (2024) Pharmacomechanical thrombectomy of iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis is associated with a low incidence of post-thrombotic syndrome and perioperative complications, ANZ Journal of Surgery 94(3):438-444[6]
  • Villalba L, Larkin TA (2023) Outcomes of dedicated iliac venous stents during pregnancy and postpartum. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery66(1):e12.[7]
  • Noonan SHJ, Larkin TA (2023) Associations among maternal characteristics, labour interventions, delivery mode and maternal antenatal complications in a NSW large rural town, and comparison to NSW state data. Australian Journal of Rural Health. 31(3):417-425.[8]

Media[edit]

Larkin has been a keynote speaker, on topics such as burnout for women in the media.[9] She has also contributed extensively to the media, including Pint of Science,[10] 12 articles in The Conversation,[11] on topics including, why blood is red,[12] burnout and depression,[13] hormones and chemotherapy,[14] hay fever, vagus nerves,[15] and lymph nodes.[16]

Larkin has also contributed to the ABC in print, radio,[17] on dopamine,[18] on sunscreen labels, and how to protect your skin,[19] on why the science behind the vagus nerve and cortisol, and ways to improve these are in social media.[20][21][22]

Awards[edit]

  • 2022 – Superstar of STEM, Science Technology Australia.[23]
  • 2015 – National Teaching Award for innovative practices in anatomy.[24]

External links[edit]

Scholia has a profile for Theresa A Larkin (Q95967936).

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Uni of Wollongong". scholars.uow.edu.au. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  2. ^ Larkin, Theresa Anne (2005-01-01), Soy Isoflavone bioavailability – effects of probiotic and prebiotic consumption and oil supplementation, Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Science, retrieved 26 May 2024
  3. ^ "Dr Theresa Larkin". Science and Technology Australia. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  4. ^ "Theresa Larkin". scholar.google.com.au. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  5. ^ Larkin, Theresa; Price, William E.; Astheimer, Lee (2008-05-28). "The Key Importance of Soy Isoflavone Bioavailability to Understanding Health Benefits". Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 48 (6): 538–552. doi:10.1080/10408390701542716. ISSN 1040-8398.
  6. ^ Larkin, Theresa A.; Deen, Raeed; Amirnezami, Taraneh; Shvartsbart, Alisa; Villalba, Laurencia (March 2024). "Pharmacomechanical thrombectomy of iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis is associated with a low incidence of post‐thrombotic syndrome and perioperative complications". ANZ Journal of Surgery. 94 (3): 438–444. doi:10.1111/ans.18795. ISSN 1445-1433.
  7. ^ "Redirecting". linkinghub.elsevier.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  8. ^ Noonan, Sarah Helen Joy; Larkin, Theresa Anne (June 2023). "Associations among maternal characteristics, labour interventions, delivery mode and maternal antenatal complications in a NSW large rural town, and comparison to NSW state data". Australian Journal of Rural Health. 31 (3): 417–425. doi:10.1111/ajr.12959. ISSN 1038-5282.
  9. ^ "Running on empty: the impact of burn out on women in the workplace". Eventbrite. 2024-05-28. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  10. ^ "How Hormones Rule our Lives". Pint of Science Australia. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  11. ^ "Theresa Larkin". The Conversation. 2020-01-29. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  12. ^ Larkin, Theresa (2024-05-15). "Curious Kids: why is blood red?". The Conversation. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  13. ^ Thomas, Susan J.; Larkin, Theresa (2024-04-16). "Stuck in fight-or-flight mode? 5 ways to complete the 'stress cycle' and avoid burnout or depression". The Conversation. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  14. ^ Larkin, Theresa (2024-01-12). "From straight to curly, thick to thin: here's how hormones and chemotherapy can change your hair". The Conversation. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  15. ^ Larkin, Theresa (2023-08-24). "Our vagus nerves help us rest, digest and restore. Can you really reset them to feel better?". The Conversation. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  16. ^ Tomlin, Alison; Villalba, Laurencia; Larkin, Theresa (2023-08-03). "What are lymph nodes? And can a massage really improve lymphatic drainage?". The Conversation. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  17. ^ "What happens in our brain when we fall in love?". ABC listen. 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  18. ^ "How deep is your love? That may depend upon your genes". ABC News. 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  19. ^ "Have you wondered what 'SPF' means on a sunscreen tube? Here's the answer". ABC listen. 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  20. ^ "Social media touts tips to improve wellbeing using nerve". www.abc.net.au. 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  21. ^ "TikTok influencers are telling us to reduce our cortisol levels. Should we be listening?". ABC News. 2023-09-06. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  22. ^ "TikTok influencers are telling us to reduce our cortisol levels. Should we be listening?". ABC News. 2023-09-06. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  23. ^ "2022: Dr Theresa Larkin named a Superstar of STEM - University of Wollongong – UOW". www.uow.edu.au. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  24. ^ "Teaching Prizes" (PDF).
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