Marie Bhanugopan

Course Directors

Associate Professor Marie Bhanugopan

BVSc, MVSc, PhD(USyd), GCULT

Associate Professor in Veterinary Physiology / Course Director
Wagga Wagga
Building 294 Room 131

Dr. Marie Bhanugopan is an Associate Professor of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology at the School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University. In her role as Course Director, she oversees the Animal Science and Equine Science degree programs. Dr. Bhanugopan is affiliated with professional organizations, including the American Physiological Society, the Australian Association of Animal Sciences, and the Australian Physiological Society. Her contributions to both academic leadership and professional communities underscore her commitment to advancing the fields of animal science and veterinary education.

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A/Prof Marie Bhanugopan has over 15 years of academic teaching experience in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, she specializes in Anatomy and Physiology for undergraduate students in these disciplines. Her contributions to education include securing teaching grants to develop resources for comparative anatomy and physiology. Additionally, she has played a significant role in course, curriculum, and subject reviews and redesigns for undergraduate programs. She supervises Honours, Masters, and PhD students, guiding their research and academic development.

A/Prof Marie Bhanugopan's research focuses on animal physiology, particularly energy and mineral interactions, as well as peri-parturient disorders and their impact on production and reproduction. Her specific interest lies in calcium homeostasis and the role of minerals and vitamins in immunity and bone health in sheep, cattle, and poultry. Dr. Bhanugopan's primary research areas encompass animal nutrition and physiology, exploring their effects on production and reproduction in sheep, cattle, pigs, and poultry. She has successfully secured external funding as both principal and co-investigator from Charles Sturt University, DSM Nutritional, Meat & Livestock Australia, and Australian Wool Innovation.