Dr. Jordon Irwin
Bsc(Hons) PhDAssociate Lecturer
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
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Jordon has been with CQUniversity since 2012, first as a student and then as an academic. She has a keen interest in pharmacology and biochemistry and enjoys teaching these subjects to students from all walks of life. Jordon's research has centered on novel therapies for improving cardiovascular health and preventing drug-induced side effects. She likes to spend her spare time in nature, going to music festivals, and with family.
Background
Jordon completed an undergraduate degree in Analytical and Molecular Science at CQUniversity in 2014 followed by an Honours degree in 2015. She commenced postgraduate study at CQUniversity in 2016 and was awarded her PhD in 2019. Jordon's PhD study assessed the role of pharmacological factors in the development of statin-associated muscle symptoms, and the ability of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate to prevent statin-induced muscle fatigue.
Universities Studied At
Central Queensland University
Universities Worked At
Central Queensland University
Awards
Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend
School Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Media Citations
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/rockhampton/jordon-spending-summer-in-a-lab-studying-rats-pain/news-story/d0da11014bfa953bac8ba82f0e1734cc
Previous teaching
2015 - 2021 Casual Academic, CQUniversity - School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
Professional Experience
2019 - 2020 Research Worker, CQUniversity - Pharmacology Research Laboratory
Professional Memberships
Golden Key Society, International Society for Heart Research, Australaisian Medical Writers Association, Surf Lifesaving Queensland, International Society for Heart Research
Professional Interests
Education
Biochemistry
Pharmacology
Novel therapies
Complementary medicine
Cardiovascular Medicine and Haematology - Cardiology (incl. Cardiovascular Diseases)
Nutrition and Dietetics - Nutritional Physiology
Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
