Biography
2015-now Lecturer – Deakin University
2012-2014 Post-doctoral research associate – Deakin University
2011 Lecturer – University of New South Wales
2010-2011 Practical coordinator and demonstrator – Macquarie University
2009-2013 Reproductive biologist – Taronga Western Plains Zoo
2008-2013 Research associate – Macquarie University
Biography summary
My research interests lie at the interface of endocrinology, ecology, and animal behavior. I study basic endocrine physiology, such as patterns of adrenal biosynthesis and sources of female androgens, as well as applied physiology, such as the role of stress physiology in conservation outcomes and factors affecting animal welfare.
Research interests
I am broadly interested in the interaction between physiology and behaviour, and understanding the ecological and evolutionary implications of this interaction. Much of my research focuses on stress and reproduction.
Units taught
SLE 204 - Animal Diversity
SLE 397 - Sensory Neurobiology and Behaviour
Knowledge areas
Endocrinology
Physiology
Stress
Reproduction
Animal Behaviour
Ecology
Evolution
Publications
H Roberts, K Fanson, N Hodgens, M Parrott, P Bennett, L Jamieson
(2023), Vol. 10, pp. 1-12, Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Lausanne, Switzerland, C1-1
Sex-specific effects of a high fat diet on aortic inflammation and dysfunction
V Tran, H Brettle, H Diep, Q Dinh, M O’Keeffe, K Fanson, C Sobey, K Lim, G Drummond, A Vinh, M Jelinic
(2023), Vol. 13, pp. 1-14, Scientific Reports, London, Eng., C1-1
Physiological response after translocation differs between source populations in a threatened mammal
K Williams-Kelly, L Berry, K Branch, S Cowen, S Garretson, G Holland, R Ladd, L Olds, K Rayner, C Sims, L Weyde, K Robert, K Fanson
(2023), Vol. 10, pp. 1-15, Royal Society Open Science, London, Eng., C1-1
Effects of the presence of zoo visitors on zoo-housed little penguins (Eudyptula minor)
S Chiew, K Butler, K Fanson, S Eyre, G Coleman, S Sherwen, V Melfi, P Hemsworth
(2022), Vol. 49, pp. 1-22, New Zealand Journal of Zoology, C1-1
Validation of an enzyme immunoassay for the non-invasive measurement of faecal androgen metabolites in spinifex hopping mice (Notomys alexis)
Kelly Williams-Kelly, Kylie Robert, Rupert Palme, Kerry Fanson
(2022), Vol. 45, pp. 192-198, Australian Mammalogy, Melbourne, Vic., C1-1
B Fanson, K Fanson, P Biro
(2021), Vol. 35, pp. 387-399, Evolutionary Ecology, C1
L Acaralp-Rehnberg, G Coleman, M Magrath, V Melfi, K Fanson, I Bland
(2020), Vol. 10, pp. 1-18, Animals, Basel, Switzerland, C1
M Jensen, K Moseby, D Paton, K Fanson
(2020), Vol. 7, pp. 1-9, Conservation Physiology, Oxford, ENg., C1
K Fanson, P Biro
(2019), Vol. 316, pp. R101-R109, American Journal of Physiology - Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology, United States, C1
Samantha Chiew, Kym Butler, Sally Sherwen, Grahame Coleman, Kerry Fanson, Paul Hemsworth
(2019), Vol. 9, pp. 1-19, Animals, Basel, Switzerland, C1
F Santostefano, K Fanson, J Endler, P Biro
(2019), Vol. 30, pp. 1539-1547, Behavioral Ecology, C1
One size does not fit all : monitoring faecal glucocorticoid metabolites in marsupials
K Fanson, E Best, A Bunce, B Fanson, L Hogan, T Keeley, E Narayan, R Palme, M Parrott, T Sharp, K Skogvold, L Tuthill, K Webster, M Bashaw
(2017), Vol. 244, pp. 146-156, General and comparative endocrinology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
K Fanson, Z Németh, M Ramenofsky, J Wingfield, K Buchanan
(2017), Vol. 8, pp. 1745-1754, Methods in Ecology and Evolution, C1
L Hurley, K Fanson, S Griffith
(2017), Vol. 134, pp. 832-841, Auk, Chicago, Ill., C1
D Selechnik, A West, G Brown, K Fanson, B Addison, L Rollins, R Shine
(2017), Vol. 5, pp. 1-19, PeerJ, London, Eng., C1
Effects of isolation on stress responses to novel stimuli in Subadult chickens (Gallus gallus)
K Weldon, K Fanson, C Smith
(2016), Vol. 122, pp. 818-827, Ethology, London, Eng., C1
P Biro, K Fanson, F Santostefano
(2016), Vol. 6, pp. 6537-6545, Ecology and evolution, Chichester, Eng., C1
Differential genotypic effects of sexual trait size on offspring mating success and viability
M Polak, K Fanson, P Taylor, S Yap
(2016), Vol. 27, pp. 444-451, Behavioral ecology, Oxford, Eng., C1-1
Effects of visual contact with zoo visitors on black-capped capuchin welfare
S Sherwen, T Harvey, M Magrath, K Butler, K Fanson, P Hemsworth
(2015), Vol. 167, pp. 65-73, Applied animal behaviour science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Impacts of visitor number on Kangaroos housed in free-range exhibits
S Sherwen, P Hemsworth, K Butler, K Fanson, M Magrath
(2015), Vol. 34, pp. 287-295, Zoo biology, Weinheim, Germany, C1
K Fanson, M Parrott
(2015), Vol. 76, pp. 41-47, Hormones and behavior, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
S Sherwen, K Fanson
(2015), Vol. 3, pp. 134-136, Journal of zoo and aquarium research, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1
Gender differences in conference presentations: a consequence of self-selection?
T Jones, K Fanson, R Lanfear, M Symonds, M Higgie
(2014), Vol. 2, pp. 1-15, PeerJ, Corte Madera, Calif., C1
Sex, androgens, and whole-organism performance in an Australian lizard
D Noble, K Fanson, M Whiting
(2014), Vol. 111, pp. 834-849, Biological journal of the Linnean Society, London, Eng., C1
Cyclic changes in cortisol across the estrous cycle in parous and nulliparous Asian elephants
K Fanson, T Keeley, B Fanson
(2014), Vol. 3, pp. 57-66, Endocrine Connections, Bristol, United Kingdom, C1
K Fanson, M Lynch, L Vogelnest, G Miller, T Keeley
(2013), Vol. 59, pp. 655-664, European journal of wildlife research, Berlin, Germany, C1
Sex differences in insect immune function : a consequence of diet choice?
B Fanson, K Fanson, P Taylor
(2013), Vol. 27, pp. 937-947, Evolutionary ecology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
K Fanson, N Wielebnowski
(2013), Vol. 22, pp. 159-165, Animal welfare, Hertfordshire, England, C1
Comparative patterns of adrenal activity in captive and wild Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis)
K Fanson, N Wielebnowski, T Shenk, J Lucas
(2012), Vol. 182, pp. 157-165, Journal of comparative physiology B : biochemical, systemic, and environmental physiology, Berlin, Germany, C1-1
Cost of reproduction in the Queensland fruit fly: Y-model versus lethal protein hypothesis
B Fanson, K Fanson, P Taylor
(2012), Vol. 279, pp. 4893-4900, Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, London, UK, C1-1
Using path analysis to explore vigilance behavior in the rock hyrax (Procavia capensis)
K Fanson, B Fanson, J Brown
(2011), Vol. 92, pp. 78-85, Journal of mammalogy, Provo, UT, C1-1
Ecological factors affecting the foraging behaviour of Xerus rutilus
B Fanson, K Fanson, J Brown
(2010), Vol. 45, pp. 265-272, African zoology, Stellenbosch, South Africa, C1-1
Patterns of ovarian and luteal activity in captive and wild Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis)
K Fanson, N Wielebnowski, T Shenk, J Vashon, J Squires, J Lucas
(2010), Vol. 169, pp. 217-224, General and comparative endocrinology, Maryland Heights, Mo., C1-1
Patterns of testicular activity in captive and wild Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis)
K Fanson, N Wielebnowski, T Shenk, W Jakubas, J Squires, J Lucas
(2010), Vol. 169, pp. 210-216, General and comparative endocrinology, Maryland Heights, Mo., C1-1
M Dehnhard, K Fanson, A Frank, S Naidenko, A Vargas, K Jewgenow
(2010), Vol. 167, pp. 287-296, General and comparative endocrinology, Maryland Heights, Mo., C1-1
B Fanson, K Fanson, J Brown
(2008), Vol. 43, pp. 184-191, African zoology, Stellenbosch, South Africa, C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Australian Competitive Grants
Human-animal relationships in zoos: Optimising animal and visitor experiences - Not DU Led - University of Melbourne
Prof Paul Hemsworth, Prof Grahame Coleman, Dr Roger Rassool, Dr Kerry Fanson, A/Prof Geoffrey Hosey, Mr Kym Butler, Dr Michael Magrath, Dr Victoria Melfi, Dr Kira Husher, Dr David Peake
ARC Linkage - Projects
- 2018: $17,000
Supervisions
No completed student supervisions to report