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    Dr Claire Kershaw

    BSc (hons) Animal Science; PhD Reproductive Biology

    Senior Lecturer

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    Overview

    Dr. Claire Kershaw is a distinguished academic at ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ. She completed her PhD at the Royal Veterinary College, London then held a research fellowship at The University of Sydney Australia. Her research expertise lies in animal production and welfare, with particular emphasis on assisted reproductive technologies. As an experienced educator, she teaches animal science, animal health, and global challenges to animal production. She is dedicated to advancing sustainable and ethical practices and inspiring the next generation of professionals. In her leadership role, she provides strategic direction and support for staff development, fostering a collaborative and productive academic environment.

    Research Interests

    • The effect of gamete processing on function and fertility
    • Advancing assisted reproductive technologies for sustainability and welfare .
    • Optimising fertility of livestock species through health, nutrition and breeding practices
    • Gamete cryopreservation
    • The interaction between spermatozoa and the cervix

    Teaching Expertise

    Animal Physiology, Animal Health, One Health, Animal Breeding and Production, Academic Skills, Career Development

    • I lead on the folllowing modules
      • Integrated health management
      • Advances in animal production science
    • I also teach on the following modules
      • Animal biology
      • Animal health
      • Animal health and nutrition
      • Principles and practice of livestock management

    Leadership Expertise

    • Team leadership and motivation
    • Strategic planning and decision making
    • Communication
    • Organisational management

    Professional Memberships

    Publications

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    Other publications

    • Stuart, C., Vaughan, J., Kershaw, C.M., De Graaf, S.P., Bathgate, R. (2019) Effect of diluent type, cryoprotectant concentration, storage method and freeze/thaw rates on the post-thaw quality and fertility of cryopreserved alpaca spermatozoa Scientific Reports 9
    • Claire M Kershaw, G Evans, Rachael M. Rodney Harris, W M C Maxwell (2016) Papain and its inhibitor E-64 reduce camelid semen viscosity without impairing sperm function and improve post-thaw motility rates Reproduction Fertility and Development 29
    • Stuart, C.C., Vauhgan, J., Kershaw-Young, C.M., Wilkinson, J., Bathgate, R., De Graaf, S.P. (2014) Effects of varying doses of ?-nerve growth factor on the timing of ovulation, plasma progesterone concentration and corpus luteum size in female alpacas (Vicugna pacos). Reproduction Fertility and Development 24 (8)
    • Garcia, A., Gil, L., Malo, C., Martinez, F., Kershaw-Young, C., de Blas, I. (2014) Effect of Different Disaccharides on the Integrity and Fertilising Ability of Freeze-Dried Boar Spermatozoa: A Preliminary Study Cryo letters 35 (4)
    • Kershaw-Young. C.M., Stuart, C., Evans, G., Maxwell, W.M.C. (2013) The effect of glycosaminoglycan enzymes and proteases on the viscosity of alpaca seminal plasma and sperm function Animal Reproduction Science 138
    • Druart, X., Rickard, J.P., Mactier, S., Kohnke, P.L., Kershaw-Young, C.M., Bathgate, R., Gibb, Z., Crossett, B., Tsikis, G., Labas, V., Harichaux, G., Grupen, C.G., de Graaf, S.P. (2013) Journal of Proteomics 91
    • Kershaw-Young, C.M., Evans, G., Maxwell, W.M.C. (2012) Glycosaminoglycans in the accessory sex glands, testes and seminal plasma of alpaca and ram Reproduction Fertility and Development 24 (2)
    • Kershaw-Young, C.M., Druart, X., Vaughan, J., Maxwell, W.M.C. (2012) ?-Nerve growth factor is a major component of alpaca seminal plasma and induces ovulation in female alpacas Reproduction Fertility and Development 24 (8)
    • Kershaw-Young, C.M., Maxwell, W.M.C. (2012) Seminal Plasma Components in Camelids and Comparisons with Other Species Reproduction in Domestic Animals 47 Suppl. 4
    • Kershaw-Young, C.M., Maxwell, W.M.C. (2012) Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Publication No. 12/016
    • Kershaw-Young C.M., Maxwell, W.M.C. (2011) The effect of seminal plasma on alpaca sperm function Theriogenology 76 (7)
    • Leethongdee, S., Kershaw-Young, C.M., Scaramuzzi, R.J., Khalid, M. (2010) Intra-cervical application of Misoprostol at estrus alters the content of cervical hyaluronan and the mRNA expression of follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR), luteinizing hormone receptor (LHR) and cyclooxygenase-2 in the ewe Theriogenology 73 (9)
    • Kershaw-Young, C.M., Scaramuzzi, R.J., McGowan, M.R., Pitsillides, A.A., Wheeler-Jones, C.P.D., Khalid, M. (2015) (2010) The effect of estradiol on COX-2, EP2, and EP4 mRNA expression and the extracellular matrix in the cervix of the hypogonadotrophic, ovariectomized ewe Theriogenology 73 (5)
    • Kershaw-Young, C.M., Khalid, M., McGowan, M.R., Pitsillides, A.A., Scaramuzzi, R.J. (2009) The mRNA expression of prostaglandin E receptors EP2 and EP4 and the changes in glycosaminoglycans in the sheep cervix during the estrous cycle Theriogenology 72 (2)
    • Kershaw, C.M., Scaramuzzi, R.J., McGowan, M.R., Wheeler-Jones, C.P.D., Khalid, M. (2007) The expression of prostaglandin endoperoxide synthase 2 messenger RNA and the proportion of smooth muscle and collagen in the sheep cervix during the estrous cycle Biology of Reproduction 76 (1)
    • Leethongdee, S., Khalid, M., Bhatti, A., Ponglowhapan, S., Kershaw, C.M., Scaramuzzi, R.J. (2007) The effects of the prostaglandin E analogue Misoprostol and follicle-stimulating hormone on cervical penetrability in ewes during the peri-ovulatory period Theriogenology 67 (4)
    • Kershaw, C.M., Khalid, M., McGowan, M.R., Ingram, K., Leethongdee, S., Wax, G., Scaramuzzi, R.J. (2005) The anatomy of the sheep cervix and its influence on the transcervical passage of an inseminating pipette into the uterine lumen Theriogenology 64 (5)
    Additional Information

    Positions Held

    • Associate Head of Department Animal Health, Behaviour and Welfare (animal science section) 2023 -present.
    • Editor Annals of Applied Biology 2021-present.
    • Placement Manager (Animals and Zoology) 2019-2023.

     Awards

    • ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ Aspire Excellence Students' Choice Award 2017-18. Feedback Hero
    • Supervisor of the recipient of the Helmut Claas Scholarships 2018 for honours research project HSP90 expression in ram spermatozoa

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