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Biography
Dr Katherine Sanders is a reproductive biologist in the School of Human Sciences. She completed a BSc (Hons) and PhD at the University of Western Australia and joined the School as lecturer in 2002. From July 2013- March 2023, Dr Sanders led the University's prestigious program for high achieving students, the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours). In 2023 she returned to a teaching intensive role in the School of Human Sciences and currently serves as the co-chair of Learning and Teaching.
Dr Sanders coordinates two undergraduate human reproductive biology units, and teaches into units on human biology, physiology, women's health and ethics. She also coordinates a unit in research methods for the School's honours and masters program.
Dr Sanders is an elected member of Academic Board.
External to the University, Dr Sanders is an appointed member of the Preimplantation Genetic Testing Committee of the Reproductive Technology Council of Western Australia.
Funding overview
USAID, Australian Research Council, the Raine Medical Research Foundation and The University of Western Australia Small Grants Scheme.
Research
Katherine's research focuses on human reproduction with a particular emphasis on the impact of psychosocial and energetic stress on human fertility and lifestyle factors influencing the outcomes of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). She has long-term collaboration with several ART clinics based in Western Australia. Psychosocial aspects of donor conception is also an area of focus.
Other research examines the influence of family composition and resources on child survival and growth in rural Timor-Leste.
Previous positions
Academic coordinator, Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor Education, UWA, 2013 - March 2023
Teaching overview
Current:
Coordinator ANHB2216 Human Reproductive Biology
Coordinator ANHB3316 Human Reproduction
Coordinator HMSC5004 Research Methods in Human Sciences
Coordinator APHB5520/21/22/23 Literature Review and Research Proposal / Dissertation (Neuroscience)
Teaching into:
DENT3001 Body Systems 1 (reproductive pathology, sex and gender lectures)
IMED1108 Issues in Women's Health Across the Lifespan (lecture on sex and gender)
PATH2220 Introduction to Human Disease (reproductive pathology lectures)
PHYL1001 How Your Body Works (reproductive physiology, sex and gender)
SCIE2100 Social Responsibility in Action (Ethics of ART)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research expertise keywords
- Assisted reproductive technology
- Fertility
- Human biology
- Human fertility
- Psychosocial stress and fertility
- Reproductive biology
- Stress and fertility
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Abnormal cleavage up to Day 3 does not compromise live birth and neonatal outcomes of embryos that have achieved full blastulation: a retrospective cohort study
Lee, T., Peirce, K., Natalwala, J., Chapple, V., Mark, P. J., Sanders, K. & Liu, Y., 1 May 2024, In: Human Reproduction. 39, 5, p. 955-962 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Inclusion of genital, sexual, and gender diversity in human reproductive teaching: impact on student experience and recommendations for tertiary educators.
Fimognari, N., Kardol, L., O'Shannassy, T., Sanders, K., Smith, J. & Wyrwoll, C., 2024, In: Advances in Physiology Education. 48, 4, p. 698-703 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Poor Sperm Chromatin Condensation Is Associated with Cryopreservation-Induced DNA Fragmentation and Cell Death in Human Spermatozoa
Hallam, J., Burton, P. & Sanders, K., 16 Jul 2024, In: Journal of Clinical Medicine. 13, 14, 14 p., 4156.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The influence of avoidant attachment and perceived support on disclosure about involvement in donor-assisted conception to family and friends
Rodino, I. S. & Sanders, K. A., 1 Apr 2023, In: Human reproduction (Oxford, England). 38, 4, p. 644-654 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The seasonal relationships between household dietary diversity and child growth in a rural Timor-Leste community
Guizzo Dri, G., Spencer, P. R., da Costa, R., Sanders, K. A. & Judge, D. S., Jul 2022, In: Maternal and Child Nutrition. 18, 3, e13363.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)
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USAID-DILI (RFP) NUMBER: 72047223P000001
Judge, D. (Investigator 01) & Sanders, K. (Investigator 02)
16/10/23 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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Survival & Growth of Children in Rural East Timor - The Influences of Family Structure Resources & Local Environment on Child Outcomes
Judge, D. (Investigator 01), Schmitt, L. (Investigator 02), Sanders, K. (Investigator 03) & Oxnard, C. (Investigator 04)
ARC Australian Research Council
1/01/12 → 1/06/16
Project: Research
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The Influence of Social Support and Personality Traits on Women's Experience of Stress during Assisted Reproductive Technology
Sanders, K. (Chief Investigator)
The University of Western Australia
1/01/03 → 31/12/03
Project: Research