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Associate Professor Annette Koenders

Associate Dean (Medical and Exercise Science)

Staff Member Details
Mobile: 0448 103 019
Email: a.koenders@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO21.514  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1679-3546

Annette is a member of the School leadership team and is responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing teaching and learning strategies for the School, fostering a collaborative and inclusive School culture and developing School capability, sustainability, collaborations and external profile in teaching and learning.  Annette leads a project on indigenising the curriculum in the School of Medical & Health Sciences and the School of Science.

Current Teaching

  • MMS2103 Clinical Biochemistry

Background

Annette joined Edith Cowan University in 1994 in Science, moving to Medical & Health Sciences at the start of 2022.  During her time at ECU, Annette has developed and co-ordinated highly successful international teaching collaborations with China and the UK, including the transition to online delivery in response to COVID, led a project for online delivery of the first year program in science and currently leads a team including learning designers and staff from Kurongkurl Katitijn on a project to indigenise the science and medical and health sciences curricula.  Annette has a broad teaching portfolio spanning molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, evolution, animal physiology, biological and chemical hazards as well as introductory biology for nursing.  Annette has served the University in various roles such as course co-ordination, curriculum development, participation on University Committees such as Academic Board, Radiation, Biosafety & Hazardous Substances Committee, and as Deputy Chair of the Student Appeals Committee.  Annette has been a University Contact Officer and ALLY for over a decade and uses the pronouns they/them.

Professional Associations

  • Australian Council of Deans of Science
  • Society of Australian Systematic Biologists
  • HERDSA

Awards & Recognition

University and National Teaching Awards:

  • 2011 -  Dean's Award for contributions to the School of Natural Sciences, ECU
  • 1999 - Teaching Fellowship Award for Excellence in Teaching, ECU

National and International Research Positions:

  • 1990-1992 Research Fellow (ARC), La Trobe University, Bundoora VIC
  • 1980-1989 Research Officer (MHMRC), Monash University, Clayton VIC

Other:

  • 1983-1986 Monash Graduate Scholarship, Monash University, Clayton VIC

Research Areas and Interests

Annette has obtained over $600,000 in local, national and international research funding, focused mostly on the conservation, molecular evolution and classification of aquatic invertebrates.  Some of Annette's current interests include genetic resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides in Australian rodent populations, monitoring cryptic and invasive freshwater animals using environmental DNA and metabolomic approaches to understanding reproduction in freshwater crayfish.  Annette has supervised 6 Honours, 6 Masters by Research and 7 PhD students to completion and has an interest in mentoring early and mid-career research supervisors.

  • Conservation
  • Biogeography
  • Monitoring of rare and pest species using environmental DNA
  • Scholarship of teaching and learning

Qualifications

  • Grad Certificate in Education, Edith Cowan University, 2003.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University, 1988.
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours, Monash University, 1982.

Research Outputs

2021

Journal Articles

  • Lette, E., Burnham, Q., Lawler, N., Horwitz, P., Boyce, M., Broadhurst, D., Duffy, R., Koenders, A. (2021). Detecting sex-related changes to the metabolome of a critically endangered freshwater crayfish during the mating season. Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 8(16 April 2021), Article number 650839. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2021.650839.

2020

Journal Articles

  • Duncan, B., Koenders, A., Burnham, Q., Lohr, M. (2020). Mus musculus populations in Western Australia lack VKORC1 mutations conferring resistance to first generation anticoagulant rodenticides: Implications for conservation and biosecurity. PLoS One, 15(9), Article number e0236234. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0236234.
  • Lette, E., Lawler, N., Burnham, Q., Boyce, M., Duffy, R., Koenders, A., Broadhurst, D. (2020). Metabolomic Profiling of Crayfish Haemolymph Distinguishes Sister Species and Sex: Implications for Conservation, Aquaculture and Physiological Studies. Freshwater Crayfish, 25(1), 89-101. https://doi.org/10.5869/fc.2020.v25-1.089.

2019

Journal Articles

  • Perina, G., Camacho, AI., Huey, J., Horwitz, P., Koenders, A. (2019). New Bathynellidae (Crustacea) taxa and their relationships in the Fortescue catchment aquifers of the Pilbara region, Western Australia. Systematics and Biodiversity, 17(2), 148-164. https://doi.org/10.1080/14772000.2018.1559892.
  • Tarquinio, F., Hyndes, G., Laverock, B., Koenders, A., Sawstrom, C. (2019). The seagrass holobiont: understanding seagrass-bacteria interactions and their role in seagrass ecosystem functioning. FEMS Microbiology Letters, 366(6), article no. fnz057. https://doi.org/10.1093/femsle/fnz057.
  • Bernasconi, R., Stat, M., Koenders, A., Paparini, A., Bunce, M., Huggett, M. (2019). Establishment of Coral-Bacteria Symbioses Reveal Changes in the Core Bacterial Community With Host Ontogeny. Frontiers in Microbiology, 10(JULY), Article number 1529. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2019.01529.
  • Perina, G., Camacho, A., Huey, J., Horwitz, P., Koenders, A. (2019). The role of allopatric speciation and ancient origins of Bathynellidae (Crustacea) in the Pilbara (Western Australia): two new genera from the De Grey River catchment. Contributions to Zoology, 88(4), 452-497. https://doi.org/10.1163/18759866-20191412.
  • Bernasconi, R., Stat, M., Koenders, A., Huggett, M. (2019). Global Networks of Symbiodinium-Bacteria Within the Coral Holobiont. Microbial Ecology: an international journal, 77(3), 794-807. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-018-1255-4.

2018

Journal Articles

  • Tarquinio, F., Bourgoure, J., Koenders, A., Laverock, B., Sawstrom, C., Hyndes, G. (2018). Microorganisms facilitate uptake of dissolved organic nitrogen by seagrass leaves. The ISME Journal: multidisciplinary journal of microbial ecology, 12(11), 2796-2800. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41396-018-0218-6.
  • Perina, G., Camacho, AI., Huey, J., Horwitz, P., Koenders, A. (2018). Understanding subterranean variability: the first genus of Bathynellidae (Bathynellacea, Crustacea) from Western Australia described through a morphological and multigene approach. Invertebrate Systematics, 32(2), 423-447. https://doi.org/10.1071/IS17004.

2017

Journal Articles

  • Knapp, C., Callan, A., Aitken, B., Shearn, R., Koenders, A., Hinwood, A. (2017). Relationship between antibiotic resistance genes and metals in residential soil samples from Western Australia. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 24(3), 2484-2494. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-016-7997-y.
  • Koenders, A., Schoen, I., Halse, S., Martens, K. (2017). Valve shape is not linked to genetic species in the Eucypris vireos (Ostracoda, Crustacea) species complex. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 180(1), 36-46. https://doi.org/10.1111/zoj.12488.
  • Shearn, R., Koenders, A., Schoen, I., Halse, S., Martens, K. (2017). On the affinity of Isoypridinae and Herpetocypridinae, with redescriptions of four species of Ilyodromus Sard 1894 (Crustacea, Ostracoda). Zootaxa, 4318(1), 47-81. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4318.1.2.
  • Shearn, R., Schoen, I., Martens, K., Halse, S., Krawiec, J., Koenders, A. (2017). Patterns of genetic divergence in the Ilyodromus amplicolis lineage (Crustacea, Ostracoda), with descriptions of three new species. Zootaxa, 4318(1), 1-46. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4318.1.1.

2016

Journal Articles

  • Byrne, M., Koenders, A., Rogerson, K., Sampson, J., Van Etten, E. (2016). Genetic and morphological analysis of multi-stemmed plants of tuart (Eucalyptus gomphocephala). Australian Journal of Botany, 64(8), 704-714. https://doi.org/10.1071/BT16091.

2015

Journal Articles

  • Schön, I., Shearn, R., Martens, K., Koenders, A., Halse, S. (2015). Age and origin of Australian Bennelongia (Crustacea, Ostracoda). Hydrobiologia, 750(1), 125-146. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-014-2159-z.

2014

Journal Articles

  • Shearn, R., Halse, S., Koenders, A., Schön, I., Martens, K. (2014). Redescriptions of six species of Ilyodromus Sars, 1894 (Crustacea, Ostracoda, Cyprididae) from New Zealand and Eastern Australia. Zootaxa, 3878(2), 101-145. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3878.2.1.

2012

Journal Articles

  • Shearn, R., Koenders, A., Halse, S., Schoen, I., Martens, K. (2012). A review of Bennelongia De Deckker & McKenzie, 1981(Crustacea, Ostracoda) species from eastern Australia with the description of three new species.. European Journal of Taxonomy, 25(2012), 1-35. https://doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2012.25.
  • Burnham, Q., Koenders, A., Horwitz, P. (2012). The status of the critically endangered freshwater crayfi sh Engaewa pseudoreducta (Crustacea: Parastacidae) in south-western Australia. Records of the Western Australian Museum, 27(1), 45-54.
  • Hunt, L., Koenders, A., Gynnild, V. (2012). Assessing practical laboratory skills in undergraduate molecular biology courses.. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 37(7), 861-874. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2011.576313.
  • Koenders, A., Martens, K., Halse, S., Schoen, I. (2012). Cryptic species of the Eucypris virens species complex (Ostracoda, Crustacea) from Europe have invaded Western Australia.. Biological Invasions, 14(10), 2187-2201. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-012-0224-y.

2009

Book Chapters

  • Koenders, A. (2009). The cell cycle. Environmental Biology (88-112). Cambridge University Press.

2008

Conference Publications

  • Bunn, J., Koenders, A., Austin, C., Horwitz, P. (2008). Identification Of Hairy, Smooth And Hybrid Marron (Decapoda: Parastacidae) In The Margaret River: Morphology And Allozymes.. Proceedings of the 16th Symposium of the International Association of Astacology (113-121). International Association of Astacology.

2006

Book Chapters

  • Koenders, A. (2006). An authentic on-line learning environment in university introductory biology. Authentic Learning Environments in Higher Education (48-60). IGI Global.

2005

Journal Articles

  • White, R., Lamey, T., Ziman, M., Koenders, A. (2005). Isolation and expression analysis of a Pax group III gene from the crustacean Cherax destructor. Development Genes and Evolution, 215(6), 306-312.

2004

Journal Articles

  • Koenders, A., Lamey, T., Medler, S., West, J., Mykles, D. (2004). Two fast-type fibers in claw closer and abdominal deep muscles of the Australian freshwater crustacean, cherax destructor, differ in Ca2+ sensitivity and troponin-I isoforms. Journal of experimental zoology, 301(7), 588-598.
  • Lamey, T., Koenders, A., Ziman, M. (2004). Pax genes in myogenesis: Alternate transcripts add complexity. Histology and Histopathology, 19(4), 1289-1300.

2003

Conference Publications

  • Koenders, A., Brook, C. (2003). On-line learning: student and tutor as one.. Annual International HERDSA Conference 2003 - Learning for an unknown future (9p). HAND.

2002

Journal Articles

  • Koenders, A., Mykles, D., Medler, S., Cooper, R. (2002). Myofibrillar Protein Isoform Expression is Correlated with Synaptic Efficiency in Slow Fibres of the Claw and Leg Opener Muscles of Crayfish and Lobsters. Journal of Experimental Biology, 205, 513-522.
  • Koenders, A., Yu, X., Change, E., Mykles, D. (2002). Ubiquitin and Actin Expression in Claw Muscles of Land Crab, Gecarcinus Lateralis, and American Lobster, Homarus Americanus: Differential Expression of Ubiquitin in Two Slow Muscle Fiber Types During Molt-induced Atrophy. Journal of Experimental Zoology, 292, 618-632.

Conference Publications

  • Koenders, A. (2002). Creating Opportunities from Challenges in On-line Introductory Biology. Research Development in Higher Education, Volume 25 Quality Conversations (). HERDSA.
  • Koenders, A., Cutler, L., West, J., Klemm, M., Mykles, D. (2002). Myofibrillar Protein Composition of Muscle Fibres from Regenerating and Pristine Claws of the freshwater Crayfish, Cherax Destructor. Freshwater Crayfish (). Curtin University, WA.
  • Koenders, A., Lamey, T., West, J. (2002). The Effects of Moult-induced atrophy on Claw Muscle of the Yabby, Cherax Destructor. Freshwater Crayfish (). Curtin University, WA.

Research Projects

  • Chasing Flamingos - Tracking movement of synthetic eDNA in a river, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions WA, Grant, 2022 ‑ 2026, $2,000.
  • Detection of anticoagulant rodenticide resistance in Australian city rodent populations, Flick Anticimex Pty Ltd, Grant, 2022 ‑ 2024, $25,068.
  • Monitoring of endangered, and dangerous freshwater reptiles using environmental DNA, Animal Plant Mineral (APM), Grant, 2018 ‑ 2020, $10,000.
  • Temporal and environmental patterns of Coral-Symbiodinium-bacteria networks, Ecological Society of Australia, Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment, 2017 ‑ 2019, $4,800.
  • Development of non-lethal methods to assess stress and reproductive status of the hairy marron, Cherax tenuimanus: a critically endangered freshwater crayfish., Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Grant, 2017 ‑ 2019, $12,250.
  • Biogeography and phylogenetics of the relictual, interstitial Bathynellidae (Crustacea: Malacostraca: Bathynellacea) in Australia, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australian Biological Resources Study - National Taxonomy Research Grant Program, 2014 ‑ 2019, $114,000.
  • Temporal and environmental patter of coral-Symbiodinium-bacteria network, Ecological Society of Australia, Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment, 2016 ‑ 2018, $7,000.
  • Microbes: The Missing Link in Coastal Landscape Connectivity, Department of Environment and Conservation WA, Marine Science Program, 2013 ‑ 2016, $13,545.
  • The impact of nutrient load on Ostracoda (Crustacea) diversity in Perth lakes and wetlands (WA)., Edith Cowan University, ECU Industry Collaboration Grant - 2015 (Round 1), 2015 ‑ 2016, $53,000.
  • The systematics of the harvestman genus Nunciella (Opiliones: Triaenonychidae) in south-western Australia: a morphological and molecular approach, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australian Biological Resources Study Honours Scholarships, Masters Scholarships, APA top-ups and non-salaried researcher grants 2012/2013, 2012 ‑ 2014, $10,000.
  • Biodiversity and taxonomy of Ostracoda (Crustacea) from temporary water bodies of inland Western Australia., Edith Cowan University, ECU Industry Collaboration - Grant, 2011 ‑ 2012, $34,906.
  • Characterisation of Fish Usage of Yarragadee Discharge Based on Water Chemistry, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (WA), Grant, 2007 ‑ 2011, $18,883.
  • Surface and Interstitial Invertebrate Communities in Tributraties of the Blackwood River Receiving Discharge From the Leederville Aquifer, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (WA), Grant, 2008 ‑ 2009, $21,212.
  • Surface and Interstitial Invertebrate Communities in in and Near Spearwood Creek, a Tributary of the Lower Blackwood River, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (WA), Grant, 2008 ‑ 2009, $18,534.
  • Surface and Interstitial Invertebrate Communities in Ephemeral Tributaries of the Blackwood River in the Region of the Yarragadee Aquifer Discharge Zone , Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (WA), Grant, 2008 ‑ 2009, $15,858.
  • Field studies into the reproduction biology and conservation requirements of Hairy Marron in the South West DEC region, Department of Environment and Conservation WA, Grant, 2007 ‑ 2008, $13,100.
  • Field studies into the biology and conservation requirements of Engaewa species in the South West and Warren DEC regions, Department of Environment and Conservation WA, Grant, 2006 ‑ 2008, $37,500.
  • Fish migration patterns in the Blackwood River, Murdoch University, Grant, 2005 ‑ 2008, $59,992.
  • Study of migration patterns, habitat and water requirements of fish and invertebrates in the Blackwood River, Murdoch University, Grant, 2007 ‑ 2008, $85,552.
  • Fish and crayfish migrations of the Blackwood River: Influence of surface and groundwater, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (WA), Grant, 2007, $34,716.
  • Investigating the Tuarts of the lower Moore River, Department of Conservation and Land Management, Grant, 2006 ‑ 2007, $6,500.
  • Assisting recovery actions for Margaret River Marron, South West Catchment Council, Grant, 2006 ‑ 2007, $23,400.
  • Corbett Research 'RotorGene' 2 channel real-time DNA multiplexing system, Ramaciotti Foundation, Grant, 2004 ‑ 2005, $49,000.

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Master of Science by Research, Is Vkorc1 mediated anticoagulant resistance present in Australian black rats (Rattus rattus)?

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Biomarkers of checkpoint inhibitor immune related adverse events in cutaneous melanoma patients
  • Master of Science by Research, Chasing Flamingoes - tracking synthetic DNA in a river network

Completed Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Master of Science (Biological Sciences), Phylogeography and population structure of the putative relict Reedia spathacea F. Muell. (Cyperaceae)
  • Master of Science (Biological Sciences), Modernising Conservation Through Technology: A metabolic investigation of a critically endangered freshwater crayfish.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Systematics and biogeography of the Australian burrowing freshwater crayfish genus Engaewa riek (decapoda: Parastacidae)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Investigation of PAX7 and its transcripts in the regulation of foetal and adult mouse myogenesis: A natural history
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Ancient origins of a diverse stygofaunal group: The Australian bathynellidae (crustacea)
  • Master of Science (Biological Sciences), Biodiversity monitoring using environmental DNA: Can it detect all fish species in a waterbody and is it cost effective for routine monitoring?
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Geographical, temporal and environmental patterns of coral-symbiodiniaceae-bacteria co-occurrences
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Evolution, systematics & geographic parthenogenesis of ilyodromus (crustacea, ostracoda)
  • Master of Science (Biological Sciences), A revision of the Western Australian species of the Australian harvestman genus nunciella (opiliones: Triaenonychidae)

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The role of the seagrass leaf microbiome in assisting nitrogen uptake by the Western Australian seagrass, posidonia sinuosa

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Soil community structure and litter decomposition under irrigated eucalyptus globulus in South Western Australia.
  • Master of Science (Environmental Management), Investigation of the replacement of the margaret river hairy marron Cherax tenuimanus (smith 1912) by the smooth marron c.Cainii (austin 2002).
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