Dr. Francine G Smith
Positions
Professor - Medicine
Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
Child Health & Wellness Researcher
Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute
Contact information
Web presence
Phone number
Office: +1 (403) 220-4090
Preferred method of communication
Administrative Assistant
Patricia Hyatt
patricia.hyatt@ucalgary.ca
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Learning opportunities
Students/Trainees:
Undergraduate
(summer research, independent study)
Medical
(research project)
Graduate
(masters, Ph.D)
Postdoctoral
(fellows, health professionals)
Background
Educational Background
Bachelor of Science Physiology, University of New South Wales, Australia, 1983
Doctor of Philosophy Physiology, University of New South Wales, Australia, 1987
Research
Areas of Research
The major thrust of our research is to explore the physiology of the newborn kidney and the neurohumoral factors that modulate kidney function during the critical adaptation to life after birth. Experiments are designed to allow us to integrate many different aspects of the physiological changes taking place during development including the cardiorenal effects of various vasoactive factors including angiotensin II, nitric oxide, and prostaglandins. We are also investigating mechanisms that might contribute to the regulation of blood pressure and blood volume in the newborn period and as maturation proceeds. On-going research is focussed on the effects of Acute Kidney Injury in the newborn period, as well as the effects of blood loss through trauma on heart and kidney function.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| MDSC 751.07 | The Physiological Development of the Fetus and Newborn (Lecturer/Facilitator) | 1995- |
| MDSC 404 | Human Integrative Physiology – Renal Unit (Course Director) | 1997- |
| MDSC 404/604 | Human Integrative Physiology – Renal Unit (Lecturer/Facilitator) | 1997- |
| MDSC 404/604 | Human Integrative Physiology – Endocrine Unit (Lecturer/Facilitator) | 2010- |
| MDSC 404 | Human Integrative Physiology – Endocrine Unit (Course Director) | 2014- |
| MDSC 404/604 | Human Integrative Physiology – Cardiovascular Unit | 2014- |
| MDSC 569/636 | Advanced Topics in Physiology – Renal Physiology (Course Director) | 2016- |
| MDSC 404/604 | Human Integrative Physiology – Neurophysiology Unit | 2014- |
| MDSC 569/636 | Advanced Topics in Physiology – Renal Physiology | 2016- |
| MDSC 620 | Topics in System Physiology | 2017- |
| MDSC 633.03 | History of Renal Physiology (Course Director) | 2011-2021 |
| MDSC 633.03 | History of Renal Physiology | 2011-2021 |
| MDSC 633.02 | Renal Pathophysiology | 2005-2021 |
| MDSC 633.01 | Renal Physiology | 2005-2021 |
| MDSC 633.01 | Renal Physiology (Course Director) | 2005-2021 |
| MDSC 633.02 | Renal Pathophysiology (Course Director) | 2005-2021 |
| MDSC 404 | Human Integrative Physiology – Endocrine Unit (Course Director) | 2010-2011 |
| VetM 321 | Veterinary Physiology | 2018-2019 |
| MDCN 340/440 | Research Project Program (RPP) (Lecturer/Facilitator) | 1996-2000 |
| MDCN 340/440 | Renal Physiology (Course Director) | 1998-2004 |
| MDCN 310 | Renal fluids and electrolytes (Lecturer/Facilitator) | 1993-2002 |
| MDSC 200 | Renal Physiology (Lecturer/Facilitator) | 1991-2000 |
| MDCN 540 | Fetal Physiology (Lecturer/Facilitator) | 1991-1993 |
| MDSC 751.07 | The Physiological Development of the Fetus and Newborn (Course Director) | 1994-1999 |
Awards
- Nominee, Teaching Award Full-time Academic Staff, University of Calgary. 2021
- Recognition Award 25 Years, University of Calgary. 2016
- Heritage Scientist Award, Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research. 2006
- Mentor of the Millenium, Alberta Women's Science Network. 2005
- Heritage Senior Medical Scholarship, Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research. 2000
- Distinguished Achievement Award, Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary. 1996
- Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 1994
- C. J. Martin Scholarship for Overseas Study, National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia . 1988
Publications
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