Dr Laura Nath
Grant-Funded Senior Research Fellow
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
College of Sciences
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Laura is a registered specialist in Equine Medicine. She graduated with honours from the University of Sydney in 2003. Early in her career Laura worked in first opinion equine practice and reproduction and stud medicine in Australia and the UK and attained a certificate in Stud Medicine from the Royal Veterinary College in the UK in 2008. Laura completed her specialist training in equine medicine through a residency at the University of Melbourne and gained fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Equine Medicine in 2010. During her residency training Laura completed a Masters degree investigating cardiac troponin in horses. She has recently completed a PhD through the University of Adelaide investigating exercise associated arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in Thoroughbreds.Laura has given research presentations and lectures within Australia, UK, USA and Canada on topics such as cardiology, atrial fibrillation, interpretation of heart murmurs, gastric ulceration and gastroduodenoscopy, management of coughing horses, diagnosis of lower respiratory disease, pleuropneumonia, weight loss, foal medicine, reproductive efficiency, equine metabolic syndrome and neurological examination. She has contributed several chapters to textbooks and published research on these topics.Laura has extensive experience in cardiology and respiratory medicine and intensive care. She also has interests in sports medicine, neonatal care of foals, neurology, dermatology, gastrointestinal disease; weight loss, colic, diarrhoea and gastric ulceration and endocrine disorders such as PPID (also known as Cushing’s disease).
I am a postdoctoral researcher investigating cardiac arrhythmias and sudden death in horses.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 - ongoing | Post-doctoral researcher equine cardiology | University of Adelaide |
| 2011 - 2011 | Lecturer in Equine Medicine | University of Melbourne |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 - 2023 | University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD Exercise-Associated arrhythmias in horses |
| University of Sydney | Australia | Bachelor of Veterinary Science |
| Date | Title | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 - 2010 | Residency in Equine Medicine | University of Melbourne | Australia |
| Master of Veterinary Science | University of Melbourne | Australia |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Certificate in Equine Medicine (Stud Medicine) | Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons | United Kingdom |
| — | Fellowship in Equine Medicine | Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists | Australia |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Kapusniak, A., Lara, N. M., Hitchens, P. L., Bailey, S., Nath, L., & Franklin, S. (2025). Use of Artificial Intelligence to Detect Cardiac Rhythm Disturbances in Athletes: A Scoping Review. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 39(6), 12 pages. Europe PMC1 |
| 2025 | Nath, L., & Savage, V. (2025). Clinical insights: Current progress in equine cardiology. Equine Veterinary Journal, 57(6), 1408-1411. |
| 2025 | Kapusniak, A., Nath, L., Hebart, M., & Franklin, S. (2025). Heritability of sudden cardiac death in Thoroughbred racehorses.. Equine Vet J, 57(2), 325-332. Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC3 |
| 2025 | Colgate, V. A., Durward-Akhurst, S. A., Foote, A. K., Forbes, B. S., Hovda, L. R., Haugaard, S. L., . . . van Loon, G. (2025). IFHA Global Summit on Equine Safety and Technology: Reducing the risk of Exercise Associated Sudden Death. Equine Veterinary Journal, 57(2), 296-302. Scopus2 Europe PMC1 |
| 2024 | Nath, L. C., Saljic, A., Buhl, R., Elliott, A., La Gerche, A., Ye, C., . . . Franklin, S. (2024). Histological evaluation of cardiac remodelling in equine athletes.. Scientific reports, 14(1), 16709. Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC4 |
| 2023 | White, R., Nath, L., Hebart, M., & Franklin, S. (2023). Assessment of P Wave Indices in Healthy Standardbred Horses. Animals, 13(6), 12 pages. |
| 2023 | Nath, L. C., Elliott, A., La Gerche, A., Weir, J., Forbes, G., Thomas, G., & Franklin, S. (2023). Associations between postrace atrial fibrillation and measures of performance, racing history and airway disease in horses.. Journal of veterinary internal medicine, 37(6), 2573-2583. Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC5 |
| 2022 | Nath, L. C., Forbes, G., Elliott, A. D., Tomren, V., Ryan, A., & Franklin, S. H. (2022). Application of an electrocardiography device (iECG) for heart rhythm analysis after exercise in Thoroughbred horses. Australian Veterinary Journal, 100(3), 114-120. Scopus7 WoS8 Europe PMC4 |
| 2022 | Nath, L., Stent, A., Elliott, A., La Gerche, A., & Franklin, S. (2022). Risk Factors for Exercise-Associated Sudden Cardiac Death in Thoroughbred Racehorses.. Animals (Basel), 12(10), 1-13. Scopus17 WoS17 Europe PMC14 |
| 2021 | Nath, L. C., Elliott, A. D., Weir, J., Curl, P., Rosanowski, S. M., & Franklin, S. (2021). Incidence, recurrence, and outcome of postrace atrial fibrillation in Thoroughbred horses.. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 35(2), 1111-1120. Scopus23 WoS20 Europe PMC15 |
| 2021 | Pedler, C., Nath, L., Agne, G. F., Hebart, M., & Franklin, S. (2021). Heritability estimates of atrial fibrillation in Thoroughbred racehorses in Hong Kong and Australia. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology, 36, 8 pages. Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC2 |
| 2016 | Bauquier, J. R., Forbes, G., Nath, L., Tudor, E., & Bailey, S. R. (2016). Plasma HMGB-1 and Nucleosome Concentrations in Horses with Colic and Healthy Horses. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 30(1), 260-268. Scopus14 WoS12 Europe PMC10 |
| 2013 | Holmes, J. M., Nath, L. C., & Muurlink, M. A. (2013). Laparoscopic cauterisation of the testicular arteries to manage haemoperitoneum in a gelding. Equine Veterinary Education, 25(6), 297-300. Scopus10 WoS8 |
| 2012 | Nath, L. C., Anderson, G. A., Hinchcliff, K. W., & Savage, C. J. (2012). Clinicopathologic evidence of myocardial injury in horses with acute abdominal disease. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 241(9), 1202-1208. Scopus22 WoS17 Europe PMC8 |
| 2012 | Nath, L., Anderson, G., Hinchcliff, K., & Savage, C. (2012). Serum cardiac troponin I concentrations in horses with cardiac disease. Australian Veterinary Journal, 90(9), 351-357. Scopus46 WoS39 Europe PMC24 |
| 2011 | Forbes, G., Sorich, E., Nath, L. C., Church, S., Savage, C. J., & Bailey, S. R. (2011). Activin A as a novel biomarker of equine inflammatory abdominal disease: Preliminary findings. Veterinary Journal, 190(2), e154-e156. Scopus11 Europe PMC10 |
| 2011 | Tyner, G. A., Nolen-Walston, R. D., Hall, T., Palmero, J. P., Couëtil, L., Javsicas, L., . . . Engiles, J. (2011). A Multicenter retrospective study of 151 renal biopsies in horses. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 25(3), 532-539. Scopus33 Europe PMC9 |
| 2011 | Forbes, G., Feary, D., Savage, C., Nath, L., Church, S., & Lording, P. (2011). Acute myeloid leukaemia (M6B: pure acute erythroid leukaemia)in a thoroughbred foal. Australian Veterinary Journal, 89(7), 269-272. Scopus18 WoS12 Europe PMC8 |
| 2010 | Nath, L. C., Anderson, G. A., Savage, C. J., & McKinnon, A. O. (2010). Use of stored equine colostrum for the treatment of foals perceived to be at risk for failure of transfer of passive immunity. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 236(10), 1085-1090. Scopus8 WoS4 Europe PMC3 |
| 2010 | Nath, L. C., Anderson, G. A., & McKinnon, A. O. (2010). Reproductive efficiency of Thoroughbred and Standardbred horses in north-east Victoria. Australian Veterinary Journal, 88(5), 169-175. Scopus73 WoS68 Europe PMC48 |
| 2010 | Fennell, L. C., McKinnon, A. O., & Savage, C. J. (2010). Cryopreservation of semen from a stallion with seminal vesiculitis. Equine Veterinary Education, 22(5), 215-219. Scopus8 WoS7 |
| 2009 | Fennell, L. C., & Franklin, R. P. (2009). Do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs administered at therapeutic dosages induce gastric ulcers in horses?. Equine Veterinary Education, 21(12), 660-662. Scopus6 WoS3 |
| 2009 | Fennell, L. C., Church, S., Tyrell, D., Forbes, G., Charles, J. A., McCowan, C., & Savage, C. J. (2009). Double-outlet right ventricle in a 10-month-old Friesian filly. Australian Veterinary Journal, 87(5), 204-209. Scopus17 WoS11 Europe PMC8 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Nath, L. C. (2024). Reproductive Management of the Athletic Horse. In Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery: Basic and Clinical Sciences of the Equine Athlete, Third Edition (pp. 1297-1309). Elsevier. DOI |
| 2024 | Nath, L. C. (2024). Heart and Vessels: Function During Exercise and Conditioning Adaptations. In Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery: Basic and Clinical Sciences of the Equine Athlete, Third Edition (pp. 800-830). Elsevier. DOI |
| 2014 | Nath, L. C. (2014). Reproductive management of the athletic horse. In K. W. Hinchcliff, A. J. Kaneps, & R. J. Geor (Eds.), Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery (2nd ed., pp. 1171-1180). Elsevier. DOI |
| 2011 | Nath, L. C. (2011). Breeding Efficiency. In A. O. McKinnon, E. L. Squires, W. E. Vaala, & D. V. Varner (Eds.), Equine Reproduction (2nd ed.). |
| 2008 | Nath, L. C. (2008). Blood Culture. In K. W. Hinchcliff, & J. P. Lavoie (Eds.), Blackwells Five-minute Veterinary Consult: Equine. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Kapusniak, A., Nath, L., Hitchens, P., Bailey, S., McCrae, P., & Franklin, S. (2025). Validation of a Smart Textile Device for Recording Electrocardiograms in Standardbreds During High-Speed Exercise. In 2nd Dorothy Havemeyer Foundation Equine Performance Workshop Proceedings. Kentucky. |
| 2025 | Nath, L., Kapusniak, A., & Franklin, S. (2025). Use of Atrio Software to Analyse ECGs from Horses With and Without a History of Atrial Fibrillation. In 2nd Dorothy Havemeyer Foundation Equine Performance Workshop Proceedings. Kentucky. |
| 2024 | Mattingsdal, M., Nath, L. C., Sorensen, E., Nissen, S. D., Fintl, C., Tveit, A., . . . Christophersen, I. E. (2024). Identification of genetic variants associated with exercise-induced atrial fibrillation in high-performing racehorses. In EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL Vol. 45 (pp. 1 page). ENGLAND, London: OXFORD UNIV PRESS. DOI |
| 2024 | Kapusniak, A., Hitchens, P., Bailey, S., Nath, L., McCrae, P., & Franklin, S. (2024). Preliminary validation of a smart textile device during high-speed exercise for ECG quality & heart rate measurement. In ECEIM Congress Proceedings. Copenhagen, Denmark. |
| 2021 | Pedler, C., Nath, L., Ferlini Agne, G., Hebart, M., & Franklin, S. A. M. A. N. T. H. A. (2021). Heritability estimates of atrial fibrillation in Thoroughbred racehorses. In European College of Equine Internal Medicine Virtual Congress. Online. |
| 2021 | Kapusniak, A., Nath, L., Hebart, M., & Franklin, S. (2021). Heritability of Sudden Unexplained Death in Thoroughbred Racehorses in Australia. In https://vet.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/1/low-CIES-2021-Proceeding-Booklet-VET-C22104.pdf. Calgary, Canada. |
My research is partly funded by Racing Victoria
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Application of smart textile and artificial intelligence technology to assess exercise-associated cardiac arrhythmias in racehorses | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Amie Eve Kapusniak |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Application of smart textile and artificial intelligence technology to assess exercise-associated cardiac arrhythmias in racehorses | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Amie Eve Kapusniak |
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