Professor Samantha Franklin

Professor Samantha Franklin
 Position Professor
 Org Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Science
 Email sam.franklin@adelaide.edu.au
 Telephone +61 8 8313 7931
 Location Equine Health and Performance Centre ,   Roseworthy

  • Biography/ Background

    I am a UK veterinary graduate, with over 25 years’ experience in clinical practice and academia. After graduating from the University of Bristol in 1995, I spent time in mixed practice in the UK before returning to Bristol to undertake a PhD on upper airway collapse in Thoroughbred racehorses. Subsequently, I worked at the University of Bristol as a lecturer in equine exercise physiology and ran the Equine Sports Medicine Centre before moving to the University of Adelaide, Australia in 2010 during the start-up of the new veterinary school.

    I am currently an Associate Professor in Veterinary Physiology and a member of the Senior Executive at the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, where I hold the position of Associate Head (People and Culture). Previously I was the Head of the Equine Department (2017-23) and continue to combine my passion for teaching, research and equine clinical practice.

    I am recognised nationally and internationally as a leader in the discipline of equine sports medicine. In 2022, I was awarded a prestigious Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), for meritorious contributions to clinical practice. I am a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (DACVSMR-equine), an Australian and RCVS registered Specialist in Equine Sports Medicine and a founding member of the Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS). I am also Chair of the International Committee for the International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology (ICEEP).

     

     

  • Qualifications

    BVSc, University of Bristol, UK (1995)

    PhD, University of Bristol, Uk (2003)

    Dip ACVSMR (Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation) (2015)

     

     

  • Teaching Interests

    I have been involved in higher education teaching for over 20 years. My background in equine sports medicine and exercise physiology providess me with a diversse skill set and, as a result, I teach extensively across both pre-clinical and clinical subjects in the BSc (Vet Bio) and DVM programs, as well as in the BSc (Vet Tech) and BSc (An Sci) programs. I currently teach into the following courses:

    BSc(Vet Bio):

    Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology II (VET SC 2510ARW/BRW)

    Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology III (VET SC 3520ARW/BRW)

     

    DVM:

    DVM 1 Professional skills (VET SC 7001RW)

    Clinical Research Project (VET SC 7005RW)

    Equine Clinical Practice (VET SC 7250ARW/BRW)

    Equine Practice Rotations (VET SC 7300ARW/BRW) and DVM Elective Topics (Vet SC 7306RW)

    Transition to the Veterinary Profession (VET SC 7308ARW/BRW)

    BSc (Vet Tech):

    Physiology for Veterinary Technologists I (VET TECH 1025RW)

    BSc (An Sci):

    Comparative Animal Anatomy and Physiology II (ANIML SC 2507RW)

    Companion Animal and Equine Studies III (ANIML SC 3530RW)

    Honours Animal Science Project (ANIML SC 4060ARW/BRW)

     

    In addition to teaching of students at the University of Adelaide, I am actively involved in the provision of continuing education (CE) for veterinarians and examinations for the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS).

  • Research Interests

     

    My research interests are closely aligned to my clinical expertise in the disciplline of equine sports medicine. The primary aim of my research is to enhance the welfare of racing and performance horses through accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of performance-limiting disorders. This work encompasses 3 main areas: respiratory disorders, exercise-associated cardiac arrhythmias and gastric ulceration. In particular, I am internationally renowned for my pioneering work on the development of overground endoscopy. During my career to date I have published over 70 journal articles and book chapters and delivered more than 175 conference and continuing education presentations. Details of these, and my current projects can be found on my Researcher Profile.

  • Professional Associations

    2022-present: Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

    2020 - present: Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. Founding member of the Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation chapter.

    2015-present: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

    2014 - present: Board member of the International Committee for the International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology. 2022-2026 (Chair of Interational Committee).

    1995-2010: Member British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA). Council member and chair of CE committee (2007-2010).

     

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Entry last updated: Friday, 14 Jun 2024

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