Amie Kapusniak

Amie Kapusniak

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Animal and Veterinary Science

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Amie is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine graduate and higher degree by research student at the University of Adelaide. After graduating, Amie spent time in large animal practice before commencing her research career in racehorse cardiology. Additional to her professional and research career, she is a practical demonstrator in Equine Clinical Practice and Professional Skills within the school.

Amie is currently undertaking a Master of Philosophy investigating the use of artificial intelligence and smart textile devices in racehorses for the detection of arrhythmias. Amie has a passion for cardiology, sports medicine and racehorse welfare. She is personally and professionally committed to improving the welfare of racehorses.

Undertaking a Master of Philosophy project titled "Application of smart textile and artificial intelligence technology to assess exercise-associated cardiac arrythmias in racehorses."

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2023 - 2024 Large Animal Veterinarian University of Adelaide

  • Awards and Achievements
    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2021 Award Calgary International Equine Symposium Research Prize University of Calgary Canada $10,000

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2020 - 2022 University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
    2017 - 2019 University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)

  • Research Interests
    Veterinary Medicine

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2024 Ferlini Agne, G., Kapusniak, A. E., Wooldridge, A. A., & Jung, S. W. (2024). Clinical effect of torsemide in a horse with congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation.. J Equine Vet Sci, 133, 105001.
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    2024 Kapusniak, A., Nath, L., Hebart, M., & Franklin, S. (2024). Heritability of sudden cardiac death in Thoroughbred racehorses. Equine Veterinary Journal, 8 pages.
    DOI
    2021 Nath, L., Kapusniak, A., Elliott, A., Hebart, M., Stent, A., & Franklin, S. (2021). Sudden Cardiac Death in Thoroughbred Horses. Heart, Lung and Circulation, 30, S168.
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