Lecturer in Human Physiology
BHM, MPhil
Contact Details
| Contact Campus | Hobart CBD Campuses |
| Building | Medical Science 1 |
| Room Reference | 306-03 (Level 3) |
| Telephone | +61 3 6226 7638 |
| Fax | +61 3 6226 4788 |
| Melanie.Blackhall@utas.edu.au |
General Responsibilities
Ms Blackhall graduated with a Research Masters degree from University of Queensland in 2005 - following an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science from UTAS in 1998. Her Masters research was in the use of antioxidant supplementation in oxidative stress.
Ms Blackhall is currently practicing as a Registered Nutritionist and came to UTAS in 2008 is a lecturer in Physiology and Nutrition. She coordinates CHP330 Applied Physiology - a third year unit which focuses on the integrative nature of physiology and whole body systems.
Teaching Responsibilities
Units Coordinated
Units Taught
- CAM101 - Foundations of Medicine 1
- CAM102 - Foundations of Medicine 2
- CAM201 - Fundamentals of Clinical Science 1
- CAM202 - Fundamentals of Clinical Science 2
- CBA260 - Biochemistry: Metabolism & Nutrition
- CHP207 - Human Physiology
- CHP208 - Human Physiology
Publications
- Blackhall, M. L., Fassett, R. G., Sharman, J. E., Geraghty, D. P., & Coombes, J. S. (2005), Effects of antioxidant supplementation on blood cyclosporin A and glomerular filtration rate in renal transplant recipients. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 20, 1970-1975.
- Blackhall, M. l., Coombes, J. S., & Fassett, R. (2004). The relationship between antioxidant supplements and oxidative stress in renal transplant recipients: a review. ASAIO Journal, 50, 451-457.
Additional Information
Research Interests
Ms Blackhall is an active member of the Systems Physiology and Muscle Research Group.