Professor Paul Mills
Professor

Paul Mills

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Background

Veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, with special interest in transdermal drug delivery, pulmonary therapeutics and the control of inflammation. An additional interest includes wildlife ecology and therapeutics.

Paul Mills graduated from UQ School of Veterinary Science in 1987 and, after a period in clinical practice, completed a PhD investigating pharmacological control of inflammation in racing animals. He undertook a 3 year postdoctoral position at The Animal health Trust in the United Kingdom and established the Oxidative Stress research group. He was also the team veterinarian on a study of heat and humidity in horses towards the Atlanta Olympic Games. He returned to Australia and undertook positions as a NHMRC Senior Research Officer at the Princess Alexandria Hospital and as a Senior Government Veterinary Officer with Racing Queensland.

A/Prof Mills re-joined the School of Veterinary Science in 2001 and established the Pharmacology Research Unit to focus research into veterinary pharmacology. He was also a co-founder of Veterinary Marine Animal Research, Teaching and Investigation (Vet-MARTI; http://www.uq.edu.au/vetschool/vet-marti) in 2008. He has attracted over $2 million in research funding during this time and is the author on more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications. A/Prof Mills is a member (by examination) of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists for Veterinary Pharmacology and an external reviewer for the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority. He currently teaches veterinary pharmacology and anatomy, receiving UQ and ALTC awards and funding for teaching innovations.

Availability

Professor Paul Mills is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Veterinary sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland
  • Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • The Role of Surfactant in Pulmonary and Synovial Surfaces

    Researcher: Dr Paul Mills Collaborator: Professor Brian Hills (Mater Hospital) Synopsis: Surfactants have been shown to contribute to lubrication and normal function in human joint fluid. We have detected surfactant in equine tendon sheath fluid and synovial fluid. Degradation of surfactant may contribute to the aetiogenesis of joint and tendon disease while replacing surfactant may enhance recovery from injury. The role of surfactant in the lung has been long understood, but we are now also investigating the effects of pulmonary diseases on surfactant in parallel with current human research. Professor Hills has recently demonstrated that asthma in humans is related to degradation of surfactant and exposure of receptors lining the airways. This research may lead to novel therapeutic options for veterinary pulmonary diseases. Publications: Mills P.C., Hills Y.C. and Hills B.A. (2004) Surface-active Phospholipid (surfactant) in equine tendon and tendon sheath fluid). New Z Vet.J. (in press). Hills BA, Chen Y, Hills YC. (2003) Adsorption of surfactant to bronchial epithelium: possible role of receptor 'unmasking' in asthma. J Asthma. 40(4):445-50. Chang AB, Gibson PG, Masters IB, Dash P, Hills BA. (2003) The relationship between inflammation and dipalmitoyl phosphatidycholine in induced sputum of children with asthma. J Asthma. 40(1):63-70. Hills, B.A. Surface-active phospholipid: A Pandora's box of clinical applications. Part II. Barrier and Lubricating properties. Intern Med J 2002 May-Jun;32(5-6):242-51. Purbach B, Hills BA, Wroblewski BM. Surface-active phospholipid in total hip arthroplasty. Clin Orthop 2002 Mar;(396):115-8. Hills BA. Identity of the joint lubricant. J Rheumatol 2002 Jan;29(1):200-1. Vecchio P, Thomas R, Hills BA. Surfactant treatment for osteoarthritis. Rheumatology (Oxford) 1999 Oct;38(10):1020-1. Hills BA, Monds MK. Deficiency of lubricating surfactant lining the articular surfaces of replaced hips and knees. Br J Rheumatol 1998 Feb;37(2):143-7.

  • Transdermal Medication in Companion Animals

    Researcher: Dr Paul Mills Collaborators: Dr Sheree Cross, Therapeutic Research Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital. Synopsis: Application of drugs to the skin for local (e.g. flea control) or systemic (e.g. fentanyl patches) is graining increasing popularity in veterinary medicine, in line with the research in human skin. The advantages of applying drugs to skin are an avoidance of hepatic "first-pass" effect, ease of administration (increasing owner compliance) and reversibility. A successful collaboration has been formed with the Therapeutics Research Unit, an internationally-acknowledged centre of human transdermal research. The research aims to clarify some of the issues regarding transdermal drug penetration in animals, including regional differences (does the site of application matter?), adaptation of human drugs and vehicles and the influences of skin damage or disease on drug kinetics. Publications: Mills P.C., Magnusson B.M. and Cross S.E. (2004) Regional differences in transdermal penetration of fentanyl from a commercially available patch (Durogesic�). J.A.V.M.A. (in press) Mills P.C., Magnusson B.M. and Cross S.E. (2004) The effects of vehicle and region of application on absorption of hydrocortisone through canine skin. Am.J.Vet.Res. (in press) Mills P.C., Magnusson B.M. and Cross S.E. (2004) Conclusive evidence of local direct deep tissue and synovial fluid penetration of a topically applied NSAID. J Rheumatol. (submitted) Mills P.C., Magnusson B.M. and Cross S.E. (2004) The effect of region of application on absorption through canine skin. Res.Vet.Sci. 76,37-41. Mills P.C., Magnusson B.M. and Cross S.E. (2003) The effect of solute lipophilicity on penetration through canine skin. Aust.Vet.J. 81(12), 752-755. Mills P.C., Magnusson B.M. and Cross S.E. (2003) The effect of solute lipophilicity on penetration through feline skin. J.Vet.Pharmacol.Therap. 26(4), 311-314. Mills P.C., Ng J.C., Seawright A.A. and Auer D.E. (1995) Kinetics, dose dependence, tachyphylaxis and cross-tachyphylaxis induced by endotoxin, zymosan-activated plasma and platelet activating factor in the horse. J.Vet.Pharmacol.Therap. 18 (3), 204-209. Mills P.C., Ng J.C., Seawright A.A. and Auer D.E. (1994) Kinetics of endotoxin, complement and platelet activating factor induced vascular permeability in greyhounds. J.Vet.Pharmacol.Therap. 17, 470-472. Mills P.C., Ng J.C., Seawright A.A. and Auer D.E. (1993) Vascular leakage induced by histamine, bradykinin, serotonin and prostaglandin E2 in greyhounds. Aust.Vet.J. 70(1), 21-24.

  • Pulmonary Function During Exercise and Disease

    Researcher: Dr Paul Mills Collaborator: Animal Health Trust, Newmarket, United Kingdom. Synopsis: Horses are a supreme athlete and have a pulmonary capacity that far exceeds humans. However, a combination of high pulmonary vascular pressures and weakened pulmonary capillary basement membranes predisposes to stress failure during strenuous exercise, commonly known as exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage (EIPH) or "bleeding". The investigations to date have focused on mechanisms regulating pulmonary vascular pressure (particularly nitric oxide) and free radical damage to basement membranes (oxidative stress). Publications: Mills P.C., Marlin D.J., Scott C.M., Smith N.C. (1999) Metabolic effects of NO synthase inhibition during exercise in the horse. Res.Vet.Sci. 66 (2), 135-138. Mills P.C., Auer D.E., Kramer H., Barry D. and Ng J.C. (1998) Effect of inflammation on indices of hepatic and renal function in the horse. Aust.Vet.J. 76 (3), 187-194. Mills P.C., Roberts C.A., Smith N.C. and Lekeux P. (1997) Oxidant stress and endothelin during exercise in the horse. Am.J.Resp.Crit.Care.Med. 154 (4), A862. Mills P.C. and Higgins A.J. (1997) Oxidant injury, nitric oxide and pulmonary vascular function: implications for the exercising horse. Vet.J.(formerly Br.Vet.J.) 153, 125-148. Mills P.C., Smith N.C., Harris R.C. and Harris P. (1997) Effect of allopurinol on indices of oxidative stress during intense exercise in the horse. Res.Vet.Sci. 62, 11-16. Mills P.C., Roberts C.A. and Smith N.C. (1997) Oxidant stress in the equine lung: response to oral prednisolone. Vet.Rec. 141 (20), 518-519. Mills P.C., Ng, J.C., Kramer H. and Auer D.E. (1997) Stress response to chronic inflammation in the horse. Equine Vet.J. 29 (6), 483-486. Mills P.C., Smith N.C., Casas I., Harris P., Harris R.C. and Marlin D.J. (1996) Effects of exercise intensity and environmental stress on indices of oxidative stress and iron homeostasis during exercise in the horse. Eur.J.Appl.Physiol. 74, 60-66. Mills P.C., Marlin D.J., Demoncheaux E., Scott C.M., Casas I., Smith N.C. and Higenbottam T (1996) Nitric oxide and exercise in the horse. J.Physiol. 495 (3), 863-874. Mills P.C., Marlin D.J. and Scott C.M. (1996) Pulmonary artery pressure during exercise in the horse after inhibition of nitric oxide synthase. Br.Vet.J. 152, 1-4. Mills P.C., Marlin D.J., Demoncheaux E. and Higenbottam T. (1996) Airway nitric oxide (NO) production: The effects of exercise and nebulised methoxamine in horses. Am.J.Resp.Crit.Care.Med. 153 (4), A796. Mills P.C., Roberts C.A. and Smith N.C. (1996) Effects of ozone and airway inflammation on glutathione status and iron homeostasis in the lungs of horses. Am.J.Vet.Res. 57, 1359-1363. Mills P.C., Marlin D.J., Scott C.M. and Smith N.C. (1996) Nitric oxide during exercise and pulmonary disease in the horse. Pferdeheilkunde, 12, 551-556. Mills P.C. and Marlin D.J. (1996) Plasma iron in elite horses at rest and after transport. Vet.Rec. 139 (9), 215-217.

  • Equine Thermoregulation and Anhidrosis

    Researcher: Dr Paul Mills Collaborator: Animal Health Trust, Newmarket, United Kingdom. Synopsis: Equine thermoregulation is essential during all forms of competition and may easily affect performance if mechanisms regulating body temperature and hydration are malfunctioning. A large multi-centre study was commissioned by the FEI towards understanding the effects on heat and humidity on equine performance towards the Atlanta Olympic Games. Some of the results from this study demonstrated a potential link between nitric oxide and sweating in the horse, which may be related to the condition of anhidrosis. Publications: Marlin D.J., Schroter R.C., S.L. White, Maykuth P., Mathesen G., Mills P.C., Waran N. and Harris P. (2001). Recovery from transport and acclimatisation of competition horses in a hot humid environment. Equine Vet.J. 33 (4), 371-379. Mills P.C., Marlin D.J., Scott C.M., Smith N.C. (1999). Metabolic effects of NO synthase inhibition during exercise in the horse. Res.Vet.Sci. 66 (2), 135-138. Marlin D.J., Scott C.M., Schroter R.C., Harris R.C., Harris P.A., Roberts C.A. and Mills P.C. (1999). Physiological responses of horses to a treadmill simulated speed and endurance test in high heat and humidity before and after humid heat acclimation. Equine Vet.J. 31 (1), 31-42. Marlin D.J., Scott C.M., Mills P.C., Louwes H. And Vaarten J. (1998). Rehydration following exercise: effects of administration of water versus an isotonic oral rehydration solution (ORS). Vet.J. 156, 41-49. Marlin D.J., Scott C.M., Mills P.C., Louwes H. And Vaarten J. (1998). Effects of administration of water versus an isotonic oral rehydration solution (ORS) at rest and changes during exercise and recovery. Vet.J. 155, 69-78. Mills P.C., Marlin D.J., Scott C.M., Smith N.C. (1997). Nitric oxide and thermoregulation during exercise in the horse. J.Appl.Physiol. 82 (4), 1035-1039. Mills P.C., Marlin D.J., Scott C.M., Smith N.C. (1997). Effects of nitric oxide inhibition on thermoregulation during exercise in the horse. Ann.N.Y.Acad.Sci. 813, 591-599. Marlin D.J., Scott C.M., Schroter R.C, Mills P.C, Roberts C.A., Harris R.C. and Harris P.A. (1996). Acclimation of horses to high temperature and humidity. Equine Athlete, 9(4), 1-11. Marlin DJ., Scott CM., Schroter RC., Mills PC., Harris RC., Harris PA., Orme CE., Roberts CA., Marr C., Dyson S. and Barrelet F. (1996). Physiological responses in non heat-acclimated horses performing treadmill exercise in cool (20oC/40%RH), hot/dry (30oC/40%RH) or hot/humid (30oC/80%RH) conditions. Equine Vet J Suppl 22, 70-84. Harris P.A., Marlin D.J., Mills P.C., Roberts C.A., Scott C.M., Harris R.C., Orme C.E., Schroter R.C., Marr C.E. and Barrelet F. (1995). Clinical observations made in non-heat acclimated horses performing treadmill exercise in cool (20oC/40%RH), hot/dry (30oC/40%RH) or hot/humid (30oC/80%RH) conditions. Equine Vet J. 27 (suppl. 20), 78-84. Harris P.A., Marlin D.J., Scott C.M., Harris R.C., Mills P.C., Michell A.R., Orme C.E., Roberts C.A.,Schroter R.C., Marr C.E. and Barrelet F. (1995). Electrolyte and total protein changes in non-heat acclimated horses performing treadmill exercise in cool (20oC/40%RH), hot/dry (30oC/40%RH) or hot/humid (30oC/80%RH) conditions. Equine Vet J. 27 (suppl. 20), 85-96.

  • Teaching and Learning in Veterinary Science Students

    Researcher: Dr Paul Mills Collaborator: Dr Peter Woodall and Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney. Synopsis: Successful learning in students can be enhanced by innovative teaching practices that are aligned with student learning objectives. We are researching teaching to veterinary science students to enhance their deep (long term) learning and promote life skills (communication, problem solving and interaction) towards professional practice. A successful collaboration has been formed with the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney to benchmark teaching practices and mutually enhance teaching. Publications: Mills P.C. and Woodall P.F. (2004). A comparison of the responses of first and second year veterinary science students to group project work. Teach.High.Ed. (in press) Mills P.C. (2003). Group work in undergraduate veterinary science students. Assess. Eval.Higher Ed. 28 (5), 527-538.

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220 works between 1993 and 2024
All (220) Journal Article (160) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (55) Book (1) Other Outputs (3)

1 - 20 of 220 works

2024

Journal Article

Education and communication in veterinary clinical practice

Mills, Paul C. (2024). Education and communication in veterinary clinical practice. Animals, 14 (17) 2622, 2622. doi: 10.3390/ani14172622

Education and communication in veterinary clinical practice

2024

Other Outputs

Transdermal analgesic formulation

Mills, Paul and Satake, Nana (2024). Transdermal analgesic formulation. 2018382217.

Transdermal analgesic formulation

2024

Journal Article

VPBrowse: genome-based representation of MS/MS spectra to quantify 10,000 bovine proteins

Paramasivan, Selvam, Ashick, Mohamed, Dudley, Kevin J., Satake, Nana, Mills, Paul C., Sadowski, Pawel and Nagaraj, Shivashankar H. (2024). VPBrowse: genome-based representation of MS/MS spectra to quantify 10,000 bovine proteins. Proteomics, 24 (14) 2300431. doi: 10.1002/pmic.202300431

VPBrowse: genome-based representation of MS/MS spectra to quantify 10,000 bovine proteins

2024

Journal Article

Strategies to improve the transdermal delivery of poorly water-soluble non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Balmanno, Alexandra, Falconer, James R., Ravuri, Halley G. and Mills, Paul C. (2024). Strategies to improve the transdermal delivery of poorly water-soluble non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Pharmaceutics, 16 (5) 675, 1-27. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16050675

Strategies to improve the transdermal delivery of poorly water-soluble non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

2024

Journal Article

The healing effect of a mixture of Arnebia euchroma and animal fat on burn wounds in rats in comparison with sulfadiazine

Dehkordi, Saied Habibian, Karimi, Iraj, Mills, Paul and Shirian, Sadegh (2024). The healing effect of a mixture of Arnebia euchroma and animal fat on burn wounds in rats in comparison with sulfadiazine. Journal of Wound Care, 33 (2), XIV-XIX. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2024.33.Sup2a.xiv

The healing effect of a mixture of Arnebia euchroma and animal fat on burn wounds in rats in comparison with sulfadiazine

2024

Journal Article

Shielded cone coil array for non-invasive deep brain magnetic stimulation

Abu Yosef, Rawan, Sultan, Kamel, Mobashsher, Ahmed Toaha, Zare, Firuz, Mills, Paul C. and Abbosh, Amin (2024). Shielded cone coil array for non-invasive deep brain magnetic stimulation. Biosensors, 14 (1) 32. doi: 10.3390/bios14010032

Shielded cone coil array for non-invasive deep brain magnetic stimulation

2023

Journal Article

Relieving veterinarians' workloads and stress: leveraging Australia's veterinary technologists and nurses

Clarke, P., Mills, P. and Doneley, B. (2023). Relieving veterinarians' workloads and stress: leveraging Australia's veterinary technologists and nurses. Australian Veterinary Journal, 101 (10), 409-410. doi: 10.1111/avj.13278

Relieving veterinarians' workloads and stress: leveraging Australia's veterinary technologists and nurses

2023

Journal Article

Automated Proteomics Workflows for High-Throughput Library Generation and Biomarker Detection Using Data-Independent Acquisition

Paramasivan, Selvam, Morrison, Janna L., Lock, Mitchell C., Darby, Jack R. T., Barrero, Roberto A., Mills, Paul C. and Sadowski, Pawel (2023). Automated Proteomics Workflows for High-Throughput Library Generation and Biomarker Detection Using Data-Independent Acquisition. Journal of Proteome Research, 22 (6), 2018-2029. doi: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.3c00074

Automated Proteomics Workflows for High-Throughput Library Generation and Biomarker Detection Using Data-Independent Acquisition

2023

Journal Article

Understanding and treating equine behavioural problems

Carroll, Sharon L., Sykes, Benjamin W. and Mills, Paul C. (2023). Understanding and treating equine behavioural problems. The Veterinary Journal, 296-297 105985, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2023.105985

Understanding and treating equine behavioural problems

2023

Conference Publication

Proteomics to test the efficacy of novel transdermal NSAIDs

Mills, P. C., Ravuri, H. G. and Sadowsk, P. (2023). Proteomics to test the efficacy of novel transdermal NSAIDs. 15th International Congress of the European Association for Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Bruges, Belgium, 2–5 July 2023. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley. doi: 10.1111/jvp.13272

Proteomics to test the efficacy of novel transdermal NSAIDs

2023

Journal Article

Editor's note: Stone et al. letter to the editor

Mills, Paul C. (2023). Editor's note: Stone et al. letter to the editor. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 46 (1), 70-70. doi: 10.1111/jvp.13108

Editor's note: Stone et al. letter to the editor

2022

Journal Article

Moving toward fear-free husbandry and veterinary care for horses

Carroll, Sharon L., Sykes, Benjamin W. and Mills, Paul C. (2022). Moving toward fear-free husbandry and veterinary care for horses. Animals, 12 (21) 2907, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/ani12212907

Moving toward fear-free husbandry and veterinary care for horses

2022

Journal Article

A novel transdermal ketoprofen formulation for analgesia in cattle

Mills, Paul C., Owens, Jane G., Reinbold, James B., McGowan, Michael, Ellenbergner, Claudia, Woldeyohannes, Solomon and Satake, Nana (2022). A novel transdermal ketoprofen formulation for analgesia in cattle. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 45 (6), 530-542. doi: 10.1111/jvp.13093

A novel transdermal ketoprofen formulation for analgesia in cattle

2022

Journal Article

Plasma proteomic changes in response to surgical trauma and a novel transdermal analgesic treatment in dogs

Ravuri, Halley Gora, Sadowski, Pawel, Noor, Zainab, Satake, Nana and Mills, Paul C (2022). Plasma proteomic changes in response to surgical trauma and a novel transdermal analgesic treatment in dogs. Journal of Proteomics, 265 104648, 104648. doi: 10.1016/j.jprot.2022.104648

Plasma proteomic changes in response to surgical trauma and a novel transdermal analgesic treatment in dogs

2022

Journal Article

Pharmacokinetic evaluation of a novel transdermal ketoprofen formulation in healthy dogs

Ravuri, Halley Gora, Satake, Nana, Balmanno, Alexandra, Skinner, Jazmine, Kempster, Samantha and Mills, Paul C. (2022). Pharmacokinetic evaluation of a novel transdermal ketoprofen formulation in healthy dogs. Pharmaceutics, 14 (3) 646, 646. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14030646

Pharmacokinetic evaluation of a novel transdermal ketoprofen formulation in healthy dogs

2022

Journal Article

Data-independent acquisition enables robust quantification of 400 proteins in non-depleted canine plasma

Ravuri, Halley Gora, Noor, Zainab, Mills, Paul C., Satake, Nana and Sadowski, Pawel (2022). Data-independent acquisition enables robust quantification of 400 proteins in non-depleted canine plasma. Proteomes, 10 (1) 9, 9. doi: 10.3390/proteomes10010009

Data-independent acquisition enables robust quantification of 400 proteins in non-depleted canine plasma

2022

Journal Article

Investigation of cattle plasma proteome in response to pain and inflammation using next generation proteomics technique, SWATH-MS

Ghodasara, Priya, Satake, Nana, Sadowski, Pawel, Kopp, Steven and Mills, Paul C. (2022). Investigation of cattle plasma proteome in response to pain and inflammation using next generation proteomics technique, SWATH-MS. Molecular Omics, 18 (2), 133-142. doi: 10.1039/d1mo00354b

Investigation of cattle plasma proteome in response to pain and inflammation using next generation proteomics technique, SWATH-MS

2022

Journal Article

Leveraging homologies for cross-species plasma proteomics in ungulates using data-independent acquisition

Noor, Zainab, Paramasivan, Selvam, Ghodasara, Priya, Chemonges, Saul, Gupta, Rajesh, Kopp, Steven, Mills, Paul C., Ranganathan, Shoba, Satake, Nana and Sadowski, Pawel (2022). Leveraging homologies for cross-species plasma proteomics in ungulates using data-independent acquisition. Journal of Proteomics, 250 104384, 104384. doi: 10.1016/j.jprot.2021.104384

Leveraging homologies for cross-species plasma proteomics in ungulates using data-independent acquisition

2021

Journal Article

Feasibility of electromagnetic knee imaging verified on ex-vivo pig knees

Sultan, Kamel S, Mohammed, Beada'a Jasem, Manoufali, Mohamed, Mahmoud, Ahmed, Mills, Paul C. and Abbosh, Amin (2021). Feasibility of electromagnetic knee imaging verified on ex-vivo pig knees. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 69 (5), 1-1. doi: 10.1109/TBME.2021.3126714

Feasibility of electromagnetic knee imaging verified on ex-vivo pig knees

2021

Journal Article

Anthropomorphic durable realistic knee phantom for testing electromagnetic imaging systems

Sultan, Kamel S., Mohammed, Beadaa, Mills, Paul C. and Abbosh, Amin (2021). Anthropomorphic durable realistic knee phantom for testing electromagnetic imaging systems. IEEE Journal of Electromagnetics, RF and Microwaves in Medicine and Biology, 5 (2) 9190042, 132-138. doi: 10.1109/jerm.2020.3023027

Anthropomorphic durable realistic knee phantom for testing electromagnetic imaging systems

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Role of plasma extracellular vesicles in equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) condition
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2025
    Development of a transdermal technology to deliver analgesia to cattle undergoing surgical husbandry procedures.
    Meat & Livestock Australia
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2023
    Topical delivery of firocoxib to the dog
    Australian Companion Animal Health Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    Mass spectrometry based blood plasma prostanoids quantification in dogs
    Canine Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Investigating insulin and glucose dynamics in horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome receiving Phenylbutazone
    Morris Animal Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Advanced Nanoparticle, Colloid and Microparticle Characterisation and Precision Engineering Nanosystems Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Automated immunohistochemical analysis module for the expansion of research and clinical diagnostic capabilities at UQ
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Vevo 3100 Imaging System for ultrahigh resolution and frame rate echocardiographic assessment of small animals.
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    Development of a human skin model to assess topical pharmaceutical and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) toxicity and effects (SCCA grant led by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    Development of novel transdermal analgesic (NSAIDs) formulations in dogs
    John & Mary Kibble Trust
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    Effects of methadone in Caesarean sections
    John & Mary Kibble Trust
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Nuclear medicine suite for animals
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    A potential role for C5a antagonism in the medical management of feline hypertrophic cardiornyopathy
    Peter & Mary Ellen Stone Memorial Fund
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Award for Teaching Excellence (ATE) - Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT)
    AAUT Award for Teaching Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of different oral formulations of omeprazole in the horse
    Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, Inc
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Factors affecting omeprazole pharmacokinetics in horses
    Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, Inc
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    A human pharmacokinetic study with a novel formulation of 6-thioguanine
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2016
    An investigation of trematode infections impacting on marine turtle populations
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    The effect of atenolol on cardiac variability in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
    Peter & Mary Ellen Stone Memorial Fund
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC), with MS detector, system for pharmacology, parasitological, microbiological and clinical research, plus PCR studies
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Choroid Plexus Dysfunction the Pathogenesis of Alcohol Intoxication
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Integrated molecular and cellular imaging facility for animal health research and consulting at UQ Gatton campus
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Veterinary pharmacology curriculum renewal to improve graduate outcomes and public safety
    ALTC Priority Projects
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Investigation, Diagnosis And The Treatment of Spirorchiid Trematode Infections In Marine Turtles: An Emergent Conservation Issue In South_East Queensland
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Deltavision Core deconvolution microscope
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    An assessment of disease and environmental impact on the health of Loggerhead and Green turtles in Queensland, Australia
    Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    The virtual slidebox
    Carrick Competitive Grants
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2011
    Modulation of gap junction expression in healing equine tendon
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Evaluation of a device to rapidly test hearing and hearing range in dogs
    John & Mary Kibble Trust
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Developing a topical treatment of the breech of sheep to replace surgical mulesing
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Collaborative virtual microscopy (VM) between Australia and Korea - travel grant
    Australia - Korea Foundation Secretariat
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    Rapid Assessment of Hearing and Hearing Range in the Dog
    John & Mary Kibble Trust
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2008
    Transdermal Penetration Of Corticosteroids In The Dog
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Penetration of pharmacological agents through equine skin
    Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Investigation of the Effects of Formulation , Site and Skin Characteristics On the Transdermal Penetration of Corticosteroids Through Canine Skin
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Measurement of surfactant in canine lungs
    John & Mary Kibble Trust
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2004
    Measurement of fentanyl penetration through dog skin
    John & Mary Kibble Trust
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Investigation of Drug Penetration Through Canine Skin
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Targeting the liver for drug delivery
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Paul Mills is:
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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The role of C5a and ß-1 adrenergic receptors on cardiovascular function in cats

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Wally Thomas, Professor Trent Woodruff

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigation and identification of novel allergens, site of entry and clinical phenotype in the dog - is this canine atopic dermatitis or contact allergy?

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigation and identification of novel allergens, pathogenesis, and clinical phenotype in the dog. Is this canine atopic dermatitis or contact allergy?

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The development and optimization of a transdermal firocoxib microemulsion gel for dogs

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr James Robert Falconer, Dr Halley Ravuri

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    Investigation of a novel pharmaceutical treatment option for Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Allison Stewart, Dr Steph Bond

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigating insulin and glucose dynamics in horses with insulin dysregulation receiving phenylbutazone

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Allison Stewart, Associate Professor François-René Bertin

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    A novel placement method of the Bravo calibration-free reflux capsule for measuring intragastric pH wirelessly in horses

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Allison Stewart, Dr Cristina Rosales, Dr Steph Bond

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Pathogenesis and prevention of laminitis

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor François-René Bertin

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    A novel placement method of the Bravo calibration-free reflux capsule for measuring intragastric pH wirelessly in horses

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Allison Stewart, Dr Steph Bond

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Methylation of Inorganic Arsenic from Water and Food

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    Investigation of a novel pharmaceutical treatment option for Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Allison Stewart, Dr Cristina Rosales, Dr Steph Bond

Completed supervision

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  • Neuroanatomy - veterinary
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  • Veterinary neuroanatomy
  • Veterinary pharmacology

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