Associate Professor Erik Noschka
Associate Professor of Equine Surgery
School of Animal and Veterinary Science
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Erik is an academic clinician and head of department for Veterinary Clinical Sciences.
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My research focuses on biomarkers and inflammation, bridging equine health and gastroenterology within the broader framework of One Health. I am passionate about understanding how interconnected biological systems influence health outcomes across species.
Current Projects and Collaborations
I lead and contribute to several grant-funded investigations in partnership with:
- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) – Stroke Research Program
- ARC Centre for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP)
- Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS)
These projects involve strong clinical collaborations with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Royal Adelaide Hospital, and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide.
Expanding Global Impact
My work in gastroenterology includes large-scale, multi-centre studies across Australian universities and states, as well as international collaborations with North Carolina State University and the University of Georgia in the United States.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2023 - ongoing Head of Department University of Adelaide 2023 - ongoing Head of Department University of Adelaide 2020 - 2022 Associate Research Fellow South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute 2016 - ongoing Associate Professor of Equine Surgery The University of Adelaide 2011 - 2015 Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery University of Adelaide -
Language Competencies
Language Competency Germanic languages Can peer review Latin Can read, write, speak and understand spoken Russian - -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2007 - 2010 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg United States MS 2004 - 2007 The University of Georgia United States PhD 1996 - 2002 The University of Leipzig Germany DVM -
Research Interests
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Journals
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Conference Papers
Year Citation 2025 Noschka, E., Labens, R., Du Preez, S., Ferlini Agne, G., Barnes, S., Petrovski, K., . . . Durand, T. (2025). Isoprostanes as a diagnostic marker to identify gastrointestinal disease in need for surgery and potential predictor of colic in horses. In Isoprostanes as a diagnostic marker to identify gastrointestinal disease in need for surgery and potential predictor of colic in horses. Quebec City, Canada. 2025 Barnes, S., Rozek, T., Kelly, J. M., Kind, K., Durnand, T., Oger, C., . . . Noschka, E. (2025). Use of oxylipins and a novel biosensor to identify reproductive potential in female pigs. In Use of oxylipins and a novel biosensor to identify reproductive potential in female pigs. Quebec City, Canada. 2024 Barnes, S., MAS, E., Durand, T., Galano, J. -M., Oger, C., Kelly, J. M., . . . Noschka, E. (2024). Comparison of prostanoid concentrations in extended boar seminal plasma to pregnancy status of sows after artificial insemination. In Comparison of prostanoid concentrations in extended boar seminal plasma to pregnancy status of sows after artificial insemination. Dublin, Ireland. 2024 Noschka, E., Morgan, A., Petrovski, K., Barnes, S., Durand, T., Galano, J. -M., . . . Kostecki, R. (2024). Comparison of biomarkers and validation of a novel in vivo oxidative status (IVOS) biosensor to quantify ischemia in an equine model: a pilot study. In Comparison of biomarkers and validation of a novel in vivo oxidative status (IVOS) biosensor to quantify ischemia in an equine model: a pilot study. Valencia, Spa. 2024 Barnes, S., MAS, E., Rozek, T., Durand, T., Galano, J. -M., Oger, C., . . . Noschka, E. (2024). Comparison of prostanoid concentrations in pig plasma and follicular fluid. In Comparison of prostanoid concentrations in pig plasma and follicular fluid. Denver, CO, USA. 2024 Barnes, S., Kelly, J., Noschka, E., & Kostecki, R. (2024). Use of a novel in vivo biosensor to rapidly determine oocyte developmental competence. In HUMAN REPRODUCTION Vol. 39 (pp. 2 pages). NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam: OXFORD UNIV PRESS. 2024 Sharma, D., Barnes, S. A., Edwards, S., Mahadevan, J., Kurunawai, C., Kleinig, T., . . . Kostecki, R. (2024). Use of macromolecule carbonylation to differentiate between Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIAs), TIA mimics, and minor stroke. In CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES Vol. 53 (pp. 35). KARGER. 2024 Sharma, D., Rozek, T., Mas, E., Barnes, S., Kostecki, R., Snel, M., . . . Noschka, E. (2024). Use of prostanoids to differentiate between Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIAs), TIA mimics, and minor stroke. In CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES Vol. 53 (pp. 199). KARGER. 2023 Barnes, S., MAS, E., Rozek, T., Durand, T., Kelly, J. M., Petrovski, K., . . . Noschka, E. (2023). Blood prostanoid concentrations during late gestation as indicators of stillbirth and pre-weaning mortality risk in sows. In Blood prostanoid concentrations during late gestation as indicators of stillbirth and pre-weaning mortality risk in sows. Brisbane, Australia. 2023 Noschka, E., Kostecki, R., Martin, J. A., Rowe, T. B., Durand, T., Galano, J. M., . . . Petrovski, K. (2023). Isoprostanes as a diagnostic tool for subclinical mastitis and potential predictor of mastitis in dairy cows. In Isoprostanes as a diagnostic tool for subclinical mastitis and potential predictor of mastitis in dairy cows. Nantes, France. 2023 Noschka, E., Morgan, A., Petrovski, K., Durand, T., Galano, J. M., Oger, C., . . . Kostecki, R. (2023). Validation of a novel in vivo oxidative status (IVOS) biosensor to quantify ischemia by utilizing isoprostanes as biomarker in an equine model – a pilot study. In Validation of a novel in vivo oxidative status (IVOS) biosensor to quantify ischemia by utilizing isoprostanes as biomarker in an equine model – a pilot study. Nantes, France. 2023 Noschka, E., Morgan, A., Petrovski, K., Durand, T., Galano, J. M., Oger, C., . . . Kostecki, R. (2023). Comparison of Ischaemia Biomarkers and Validation of Real-Time Measurement in an Equine Model. In Comparison of Ischaemia Biomarkers and Validation of Real-Time Measurement in an Equine Model. Campus des Cordeliers, Paris, France. 2023 Gallacher, K., Barnes, S., Kostecki, R., Petrovski, K., MAS, E., & Noschka, E. (2023). Isoprostanes and protein carbonyls as markers of oxidative stress in stallion seminal plasma. In Isoprostanes and protein carbonyls as markers of oxidative stress in stallion seminal plasma. Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. 2020 Milton, A. G., Kremer, K. L., Rao, S. R., Mas, E., Snel, M. F., Trim, P. J., . . . Hamilton-Bruce, M. A. (2020). A Prospective Cohort Study to Develop and Validate a Multivariable Prediction Model for Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) Diagnosis Using Proteomic Discovery and Candidate Lipid Mass Spectrometry, Neuroimaging and Machine Learning: Study Protocol. In Abstracts of the Annual Conference of the Asia Pacific Stroke Organization (APSO 2020), as published in Cerebrovascular Diseases Vol. 49 (pp. 72). Korea: Karger.
DOI2016 Noschka, E. (2016). Prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius of canines in two South Australian veterinary clinics.. In D. T. Darren Trott, M. B. Mary Barton, K. L. Ken Lee, S. D. Sophie Davies, E. C. Eleanor Chipperfield, & J. R. Johann Rajasingham (Eds.), Annual Research Day 2016, SAVS. Roseworthy. -
Conference Items
Year Citation 2018 Lopes, M., Herbert, E., Kelmer, G., Cruz, C., Noschka, E., Afonso, T., . . . Lopes, M. (2018). Standing flank laparotomy for equine colic. Poster session presented at the meeting of 2018 AVA Conference. Brisbane, QL, Australia. 2017 Noschka, E. (2017). Antimicrobial sensitivity and emergence of antimicrobial resistance in Australian equine bacterial isolates — A literature review. Poster session presented at the meeting of Annual Research Day 2017, SAVS, Adelaide, Australia. Roseworthy. 2017 Noschka, E. (2017). Identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of equine bacterial isolates. Poster session presented at the meeting of Annual Research Day 2017, SAVS, Adelaide, Australia. Roseworthy. 2017 Lopes, M., Herbert, E., Cruz, C., Noschka, E., Afonso, T., Saulez, M., & Santos, L. (2017). Standing flank laparotomy for equine colic. Poster session presented at the meeting of 2017 ACVS Summit. Indianapolis, IN, USA. 2014 Johnson, K., Noschka, E., Allen, K., Tilbrook, A., Ryan, T., & Franklin, S. (2014). Effect of head and neck position on upper airway function in standardbred racehorses. Poster session presented at the meeting of Equine Veterinary Journal. Chester, UK: John Wiley and Sons.
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- Agrifood and Wine FAME Strategy Grant 2021: Early detection of subclinical mastitis using a novel in-line biosensor; AUD $ 19.925
- SAVS Collaboration Grant 2021: Isoprostanes as biomarkers for oxidative stress in equine semen; AUD $ 4.000
- Sandland Bequest 2021: Pilot Study: In vivo comparison of isoprostane and protein carbonyl biosensor measurements to assess oxidative stress using an equine tourniquet-based model; AUD $ 35.000
- Waltham Health Services Charitable Gifts Board Grant 2020: FAST-IT – Find A Simple Test In Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) – Lipidomics biomarkers; AUD $ 7.500
- Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation - AgriFutures 2020: Can iso-PGs indicate the need for surgery and predict survival in colic horses? AUD $ 37.000
- NC State University and The University of Adelaide Collaboration Starter Grant 2020: Isoprostanes as biomarkers of ischemic bowel to better indicate the need for surgery in patients with abdominal pain? A one health perspective. AUD $ 20.000
- SAVS Seed Grant 2019: Kinematic assessment of dairy cows with and without experimentally-induced Lameness; AUD $ 3.500
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program
DVM3 Equine Clinical Rotation
DVM3 Transition to Veterinary Practice
DVM2 Equine Clinical Practice
DVM1 Professional Skills 1
Fundamentals in Diagnostic Imaging, Anesthesia and Surgery
Bachelor of Animal Sciences Program
Veterinary Technician Program
Honours Program
PhD Program
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2022 Co-Supervisor The Effects of Oxidative Stress on Female Reproductive Cells Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Serena Ashley Barnes -
Other Supervision Activities
Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name 2022 - ongoing Co-Supervisor Oxidative stress and fertility The University of Adelaide PhD - Constance Fraser Scholarship Doctorate Full Time Serena Ashley Barnes 2021 - ongoing Principal Supervisor Comparison of ischaemia biomarkers using an equine intravenous regional limb perfusion-based model The University of Adelaide, SAVS, EHPC - Honours Full Time Abby Morgan 2021 - ongoing Principal Supervisor Comparing peritoneal isoprostane and protein carbonyl concentrations in horses with colic The University of Adelaide, SAVS, EHPC - Honours Full Time Sarah Kendall Mackay Clark 2021 - ongoing Co-Supervisor An ex vivo biomechanical testing of the effect of palmar annular volar ligament transection on the inter-sesamoid ligament on equine cadaver limbs The University of Adelaide, SAVS, EHPC - Honours Full Time Racheal Hoffmeyer -
Mentoring
Date Topic Location Name 2019 - 2019 Rotating Intern School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, The University of Adelaide Dr Paulina Supera
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Committee Memberships
Date Role Committee Institution Country 2018 - ongoing Member University of Adelaide Animal Ethics Committee The University of Adelaide Australia 2016 - ongoing Member Research Resources Committee The University of Adelaide, School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences Australia 2012 - ongoing Board Member DVM Program Management Committee The University of Adelaide Australia
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