Rate My Professor Grace Burns

University of Newcastle

#1,789 worldwide#1,689 in Australia

Immunology Microbiology Gastroenterology Hepatology

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5.08/20/2025

A true inspiration to all learners.

4.05/21/2025

Makes learning a joyful experience.

5.03/31/2025

Creates dynamic and engaging lessons.

4.02/27/2025

Makes learning interactive and fun.

5.02/4/2025

Great Professor!

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About Grace

Dr. Grace Burns is a postdoctoral researcher and casual academic in the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, at the University of Newcastle, Australia. She earned a Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathology)/Bachelor of Forensic Biotechnology double degree from Charles Sturt University in 2015, a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours First Class) from the University of Newcastle in 2016 investigating immune responses to food proteins following antibiotic treatment, and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Newcastle in 2021, characterizing the immunopathology of functional dyspepsia. Her research specializes in immunology and microbiology, focusing on the immune system's role in gastrointestinal diseases. She examines how small intestinal homeostatic imbalances contribute to inappropriate responses to luminal antigens, particularly in functional dyspepsia (FD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Key findings include links between duodenal microbiota alterations and immune activation in FD patients, potential diagnostic biomarkers replacing symptom-based diagnosis, and altered immune cell populations distinguishing FD mechanisms from controls. Fields of research encompass cellular immunology, gastroenterology and hepatology.