Dr Jantina Manning

Dr Jantina Manning is a successful and driven early career researcher at the Centre for Cancer Biology, University of South Australia, and a tutor for several undergraduate subjects. She has developed and led a research project focused on characterising a new gene, Nedd4-2, in kidney homeostasis, disease and diabetes, with 21 peer reviewed articles in high impact factor journals. Her work has been recognised with grants, fellowships and awards, and she regularly contributes to the scientific community including through peer review and committee leadership. Her expertise is in the study of fundamental molecular and cellular biological processes, animal models and translation into human clinical relevance. You can learn more about Dr Manning's research in the following YouTube videos:

The enzyme that could help 700 million people with chronic kidney disease

How genetics play a role in diabetic kidney disease

Dr Manning's experience and enthusiasm in training and supervising staff and students in her research recently led her to pursue additional teaching roles. Since 2021, she have been active in delivering first year tutorials, practicals, workshops and lectures for Human Body 1/2, and Biology A/B (University of South Australia). She has a passion for guiding students and instilling an appetite for learning and knowledge. In addition she is dedicated to improving her own teaching and scholarship of teaching and learning.

Member of Australia and New Zealand Society for Cell and Development Biology 

Member of Australia and New Society of Nephrology 

Member of Ausralian Diabetes Society 

Associate member of Faculty of 1000 (F1000-Biology)

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy The University of Adelaide

Work history

Previous Qualifications:

2004   First Class Honours, Department of Physiology, University of Adelaide

2003   B. Biotechnology, University of Adelaide