Erik Noschka

Research Interests

Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Instrumentation General Clinical Medicine Preventive Medicine Regenerative Medicine Sports Medicine Veterinary Medicine

Associate Professor Erik Noschka

Associate Professor of Equine Surgery

School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

College of Science

Erik is an academic clinician and head of department for Veterinary Clinical Sciences.

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.

 

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 Competency
Germanic languages Can peer review
Latin Can read, write, speak and understand spoken
Russian -

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

Year Citation
2025 Gallacher, K., Noschka, E., Carmichael, M. M., Rozek, T., Galano, J. M., Durand, T., . . . Barnes, S. A. (2025). Prostanoids as markers of oxidative stress in stallion semen. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 145, 105287.
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2024 Barnes, S., Kelly, J., Noschka, E., & Kostecki, R. (2024). P-230 Use of a novel in vivo biosensor to rapidly determine oocyte developmental competence. Human Reproduction, 39(Supplement_1).
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2023 Barnes, S., Mas, E., Rozek, T., Durand, T., Galano, J., Oger, C., . . . Noschka, E. (2023). 151 Comparison of prostanoid concentrations in pig plasma and follicular fluid. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 36(2), 228-229.
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2023 Barnes, S. A., Mas, E., Rozek, T., Durand, T., Kelly, J. M., Petrovski, K., . . . Noschka, E. (2023). 28. Blood prostanoid concentrations during late gestation as indicators of stillbirth and pre-weaning mortality risk in sows. Animal - science proceedings, 14(7), 843-844.
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2022 Milton, A. G., Lau, S., Kremer, K. L., Rao, S. R., MAS, E., Snel, M. F., . . . Koblar, S. A. (2022). FAST-IT: Find A Simple Test - In TIA (Transient Ischaemic Attack) - a prospective cohort study to develop a multivariable prediction model for diagnosis of TIA through proteomic discovery and candidate lipid mass-spectrometry, neuroimaging and machine learning - study protocol. BMJ Open, 12(4), 1-9.
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2021 Noschka, E., Porter, D. B. W., Franklin, S. H., & Caraguel, C. G. B. (2021). Tongue‐tie use in Thoroughbred racehorses in Australia. Australian Veterinary Journal, 99(8), 344-350.
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2021 Lopes, M. A. F., Hardy, J., Farnsworth, K., Labens, R., Lam, W. Y. E., Noschka, E., . . . Kelmer, G. (2021). Standing flank laparotomy for colic: 37 cases.. Equine Vet J, 54(5), 934-945.
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2021 Lopes, M., Hardy, J., Lam, W. Y. E., Afonso, T., Noschka, E., Saulez, M., . . . Kelmer, G. (2021). Standing flank laparotomy for colic: 37 cases. Equine Veterinary Journal, 12 pages.
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2017 Thanigaimani, S., Brooks, A. G., Kuklik, P., Twomey, D. J., Franklin, S., Noschka, E., . . . Lau, D. H. (2017). Spatiotemporal characteristics of atrial fibrillation electrograms: A novel marker for arrhythmia stability and termination. Journal of Arrhythmia, 33(1), 40-48.
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2011 Noschka, E., Werre, S., Crisman, M., Thatcher, C., Milne, G., & Dahlgren, L. (2011). Implications of urine F2-isoprostane metabolite concentration in horses with colic and its potential use as a predictor for surgical intervention. Equine Veterinary Journal, 43(Suppl 39), 34-41.
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2010 Noschka, E., Moore, J., Peroni, J., Lewis, T., Lewis, S., & Robertson, T. (2010). Evaluation of the possible role of prostaglandin F₂α in laminitis induced in horses by nasogastric administration of black walnut heartwood extract. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 71(2), 186-193.
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2010 Kwon, S. Y., Vandenplas, M. L., Hurley, D. J., Noschka, E., Lopes, M. A., Robertson, T. P., & Moore, J. N. (2010). Microarray Analysis of Gene Expression in Laminar Tissue From Horses After Carbohydrate Overload. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 30(2), 108-109.
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2010 Noschka, E., Moore, J. N., Peroni, J. F., Lewis, S. J., & Robertson, T. P. (2010). Prostaglandins E2 And F2α as Inflammatory and Vasoactive Mediators in Black Walnut Heartwood Extract-Induced Equine Laminitis. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 30(2), 95-96.
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2010 Robertson, T. P., Noschka, E., Lopes, M., Kwon, S., Peroni, J. F., & Moore, J. N. (2010). Contractile Responses of Laminar Blood Vessels Isolated From Horses Given Black Walnut Heartwood Extract, Carbohydrate-Overload or LPS Infusion: Implications for Equine Laminitis. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 30(2), 112-113.
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2009 Riggs, L., Krunkosky, T., Noschka, E., Boozer, L., Moore, J., & Robertson, T. (2009). Comparison of characteristics and enzymatic products of leukocytes in the skin and laminar tissues of horses administered black walnut heartwood extract or lipopolysaccharide. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 70(11), 1383-1390.
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2009 Noschka, E., Vandenplas, M., Hurley, D., & Moore, J. (2009). Temporal aspects of laminar gene expression during the developmental stages of equine laminitis. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology, 129(3-4), 242-253.
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2009 Noschka, E., Moore, J., Peroni, J., Lewis, S., Morrow, J., & Robertson, T. (2009). Thromboxane and isoprostanes as inflammatory and vasoactive mediators in black walnut heartwood extract induced equine laminitis. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology, 129(3-4), 200-210.
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2007 Robertson, T., Moore, J., Noschka, E., Lewis, T., Lewis, S., & Peroni, J. (2007). Effects of Rho-kinase and Src protein tyrosine kinase inhibition on agonist-induced vasoconstriction of arteries and veins of the equine laminar dermis. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 68(8), 886-894.
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2007 Peroni, J., Moore, J., Noschka, E., Lewis, T., Lewis, S., & Robertson, T. (2007). Effect of voltage-gated and capacitative calcium entry blockade on agonist-inducted construction of equine laminar blood vessels. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 68(7), 722-729.
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2007 Robertson, T., Moore, J., Noschka, E., Lewis, T., Lewis, S., & Peroni, J. (2007). Evaluation of activation of protein kinase C during agonist-induced constriction of veins isolated from the laminar dermis of horses. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 68(6), 664-669.
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2006 Peroni, J., Moore, J., Noschka, E., Grafton, M., Aceves-Avila, M., Lewis, S., & Robertson, T. (2006). Predisposition for venoconstriction in the equine laminar dermis: implications in equine laminitis. Journal of Applied Physiology, 100(3), 759-763.
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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.
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2016 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.

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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Year Citation
2025 Rout-Pitt, N., Barnes, S., Reyne, N., McCarron, A., Donnelley, M., Kostecki, R., & Noschka, E. (2025). Evaluating an In Vivo Oxidative Stress sensor in cystic fibrosis rat epithelial tissues.
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  1. Agrifood and Wine FAME Strategy Grant 2021: Early detection of subclinical mastitis using a novel in-line biosensor; AUD $ 19.925
  2. SAVS Collaboration Grant 2021: Isoprostanes as biomarkers for oxidative stress in equine semen; AUD $ 4.000
  3. 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
  4. Waltham Health Services Charitable Gifts Board Grant 2020: FAST-IT – Find A Simple Test In Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) – Lipidomics biomarkers; AUD $ 7.500
  5. Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation - AgriFutures 2020: Can iso-PGs indicate the need for surgery and predict survival in colic horses? AUD $ 37.000
  6. 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
  7. 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

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

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

Date Topic Location Name
2019 - 2019 Rotating Intern School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, The University of Adelaide Dr Paulina Supera

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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