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I teach with both human anatomy and human physiology subjects:

HBS1HBA: Human Biosciences A

HBS1HBB: Human Biosciences B

HBS2ALF: Anatomy of Lower Limb and Foot

HBS2ALU: Anatomy of Lower and Upper Limbs

HBS2HAB: Human Anatomy B

HBS3APA: Advanced Physiology A

HBS3APB: Advanced Physiology B

Journal Articles Romano, T., Wark, J.D., Owens, J.A., Wlodek, M.E. Prenatal growth restriction and postnatal growth restriction followed by accelerated growth independently program reduced bone growth and strength. Bone 45: 132-141, 2009 Romano, T., Wark, J.D, Wlodek, M.E. Calcium supplementation does not rescue the programmed adult bone deficits associated with perinatal growth restriction. Bone 47: 1054-1063, 2010 Conference Presentations 1. Romano, T., Wark, J., Owens, J.A., Morris, H. and Wlodek M.E. Being born small or accelerated postnatal growth programs decreased adult bone growth and strength. Society for Gynecologic Investigation, March 14-17, Reno, Nevada, USA, Abstract 153, Repro Sci, 14 (Suppl):  100A, 2007 (Poster Presentation, Impact Factor: 2.379) 2. Romano, T., Wark, J., Owens, J.A., Morris, H. and Wlodek M.E. Being born small or accelerated postnatal growth programs reduced size, mineral content and strength of bone. Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand 11th Annual Congress, Melbourne, Australia, April 1-4, Abstract A142, J Paediatr Child H, 43 (Suppl 1): A73, 2007 (Oral Presentation, Impact Factor: 1.007) 3. Romano, T., Wark, J.D., Owens, J.A., Morris, H.A., Wlodek, M.E. Reduced bone mineral content, size and strength caused by intrauterine growth restriction are corrected by an improved postnatal lactational environment in female offspring. 5th International Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, Perth, Australia, November 6-10, 2007, Abstract 2E-5, Early Hum Dev, 83 (Suppl 1): S58, 2007 (Oral Presentation, 1 of only 4 presentations in the session, Impact factor 1.200) 4.  Romano, T., Wark, J.D., Wlodek, M.E. Calcium supplementation from adolescence increases adult bone mineral density in female rats born small, but not in males or in offspring of normal birth weight. 6th International Congress on the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, Santiago, Chile, November 19-22, 2009 J DOHaD, 1:S286. (Poster Presentation) 5. Romano, T., Wark, J., Owens, J.A., Morris, H. and Wlodek, M.E. Being born small following placental insufficiency programs reduced bone size independent of the quality of the postnatal lactational environment. Australian Health & Medical Research Congress, Melbourne, Australia, Nov 26 – Dec 1, Abstract 1172, 2006 6. Romano, T., Wark, J.D., Owens, J.A., Morris, H.A., Wlodek, M.E. Reduced bone mineral content, size and strength caused by intrauterine growth restriction are corrected by an improved lactational environment in female offspring. Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society Conference, Queenstown, New Zealand, September 9-12, 2007 7. Romano, T., Wark, J.D., Owens, J.A., Morris, H.A., Wlodek, M.E. Reduced bone mineral content, size and strength caused by intrauterine growth restriction are corrected by an improved lactational environment in female offspring. Melbourne Health Research Week, Melbourne, Australia, May 31-June 5, 2007 (Oral Presentation) 8. Romano, T., Wark, J.D., Owens, J.A., Morris, H.A., Wlodek, M.E. Reduced bone mineral content, size and strength caused by intrauterine growth restriction are corrected by an improved lactational environment in female offspring. Network in Genes and Environment in Development Annual Forum, Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia, June 16-19, 2008 (Poster Presentation) 9.  Romano, T., Wark, J.D., Wlodek, M.E. Mothers with pregnancies complicated by uteroplacental insufficiency do not have impaired bone mineral content, density or strength during and after lactation. 2nd Joint Meeting of the International Bone & Mineral Society and the Australian & New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society, Sydney, Australia, March 21-25, 2009 (Poster Presentation) 10. Romano, T., Wark, J.D., Wlodek, M.E. Mothers with pregnancies complicated by uteroplacental insufficiency do not have impaired bone mineral content, density or strength during and after lactation. Melbourne Health Research Week, Melbourne, Australia, June 8-12, 2009 (Poster Presentation) 11. Romano, T., Wark, J.D., Wlodek, M.E. Calcium supplementation from adolescence increases adult bone mineral density in female rats born small, but not in males or in offspring of normal birth weight. Melbourne Health Research Week, Melbourne, Australia, May 31-June 5, 2010 (Poster Presentation) 12. Romano, T., Wark, J.D., Wlodek, M.E. The impact of pregnancy and lactation on bone in rat mothers exposed to uteroplacental insufficiency. Endocrine Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, Australia, August 29-September 15, 2010 (Poster Presentation) 13. Romano, T., Wark, J.D., Wlodek, M.E. Calcium supplementation does not rescue the programmed adult bone deficits associated with perinatal growth restriction. Endocrine Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, Australia, August 29-September 15, 2010 (Oral Presentation) 14. Romano, T., Wark, J.D., Wlodek, M.E. The impact of pregnancy and lactation on bone in rat mothers exposed to uteroplacental insufficiency. Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, Australia, September 5-8, 2010 (Poster Presentation) 15. Romano, T., Wark, J.D., Wlodek, M.E. Calcium supplementation does not rescue the programmed adult bone deficits associated with perinatal growth restriction. Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, Australia, September 5-8, 2010 (Oral Presentation)