Professor

Wally Thomas

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Fields of research

Biological Sciences Cardiovascular medicine and haematology Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

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174 works between 1985 and 2024
All (174) Journal Article (139) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (31)

81 - 100 of 174 works

2009

Journal Article

Prolonged RXFP1 and RXFP2 signaling can be explained by poor internalization and a lack of beta-arrestin recruitment

Callander, Gabrielle E., Thomas, Walter G. and Bathgate, Ross A. D. (2009). Prolonged RXFP1 and RXFP2 signaling can be explained by poor internalization and a lack of beta-arrestin recruitment. American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology, 296 (5), C1058-C1066. doi: 10.1152/ajpcell.00581.2008

Prolonged RXFP1 and RXFP2 signaling can be explained by poor internalization and a lack of beta-arrestin recruitment

2009

Journal Article

High-density lipoprotein modulates glucose metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Drew, Brian G., Duffy, Stephen J., Formosa, Melissa F., Natoli, Alaina K., Henstridge, Darren C., Penfold, Sally A., Thomas, Walter G., Mukhamedova, Nigora, de Courten, Barbora, Forbes, Josephine M., Yap, Felicia Y., Kaye, David M., van Hall, Gerrit, Febbraio, Mark A., Kemp, Bruce E., Sviridov, Dmitri, Steinberg, Gregory R. and Kingwell, Bronwyn A. (2009). High-density lipoprotein modulates glucose metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Circulation, 119 (15), 2103-2111. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.843219

High-density lipoprotein modulates glucose metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

2009

Journal Article

Development and Optimization of MicroRNA against Relaxin-3

Callander, G. E., Thomas, W. G. and Bathgate, R. A. D. (2009). Development and Optimization of MicroRNA against Relaxin-3. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1160 (Relaxin and Related Peptides: Fifth International Conference), 261-264. doi: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2008.03816.x

Development and Optimization of MicroRNA against Relaxin-3

2009

Journal Article

Role of helix 8 in G protein-coupled receptors based on structure-function studies on the type 1 angiotensin receptor

Huynh, J., Thomas, W. G., Aguilar, M. I. and Pattenden, L. K. (2009). Role of helix 8 in G protein-coupled receptors based on structure-function studies on the type 1 angiotensin receptor. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 302 (2), 118-127. doi: 10.1016/j.mce.2009.01.002

Role of helix 8 in G protein-coupled receptors based on structure-function studies on the type 1 angiotensin receptor

2009

Journal Article

Heritable pathologic cardiac hypertrophy in adulthood is preceded by neonatal cardiac growth restriction

Porrello, Enzo R., Bell, James R., Schertzer, Jonathan D., Curl, Claire L., McMullen, Julie R., Mellor, Kimberley M., Ritchie, Rebecca H., Lynch, Gordon S., Harrap, Stephen B., Thomas, Walter G. and Delbridge, Lea M. D. (2009). Heritable pathologic cardiac hypertrophy in adulthood is preceded by neonatal cardiac growth restriction. American Journal of Physiology: Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, 296 (3), R672-R680. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.90919.2008

Heritable pathologic cardiac hypertrophy in adulthood is preceded by neonatal cardiac growth restriction

2009

Journal Article

Differential Participation of Angiotensin II Type 1 and 2 Receptors in the Regulation of Cardiac Cell Death Triggered by Angiotensin II

Aranguiz-Urroz, Pablo, Soto, Dagoberto, Contreras, Ariel, Troncoso, Rodrigo, Chiong, Mario, Montenegro, Jose, Venegas, Daniel, Smolic, Christian, Ayala, Pedro, Thomas, Walter G., Lavandero, Sergio and Diaz-Araya, Guillermo (2009). Differential Participation of Angiotensin II Type 1 and 2 Receptors in the Regulation of Cardiac Cell Death Triggered by Angiotensin II. American Journal of Hypertension, 22 (5), 569-576. doi: 10.1038/ajh.2009.32

Differential Participation of Angiotensin II Type 1 and 2 Receptors in the Regulation of Cardiac Cell Death Triggered by Angiotensin II

2009

Conference Publication

Potential roles of a disintegrin and metalloprotease proteins 10, 12, and 17 in angiotensin II-mediated transactivation of epidermal growth factor receptors

Bourne, Allison M., Hannan, Ross D. and Thomas, WG (2009). Potential roles of a disintegrin and metalloprotease proteins 10, 12, and 17 in angiotensin II-mediated transactivation of epidermal growth factor receptors. Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Conference 2009, Henderson NV, 20-23 July 2009. United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1161/RES.0b013e3181bcaeff

Potential roles of a disintegrin and metalloprotease proteins 10, 12, and 17 in angiotensin II-mediated transactivation of epidermal growth factor receptors

2009

Journal Article

The angiotensin II type 2 (AT(2)) receptor: an enigmatic seven transmembrane receptor

Porrello, Enzo R., Delbridge, Lea M. D. and Thomas, Walter G. (2009). The angiotensin II type 2 (AT(2)) receptor: an enigmatic seven transmembrane receptor. Frontiers in Bioscience, 14 (3), 958-972. doi: 10.2741/3289

The angiotensin II type 2 (AT(2)) receptor: an enigmatic seven transmembrane receptor

2009

Book Chapter

Immunoprecipitation and Phosphorylation of G Protein-Coupled Receptors

Thomas, Walter (2009). Immunoprecipitation and Phosphorylation of G Protein-Coupled Receptors. G Protein-Coupled Receptors in Drug Discovery. (pp. 359-371) edited by Wayne R. Leifert. USA: Springer Science & Business Media, LLC. doi: 10.1007/978-1-60327-317-6_26

Immunoprecipitation and Phosphorylation of G Protein-Coupled Receptors

2009

Journal Article

Angiotensin II Type 2 Receptor Antagonizes Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor-Mediated Cardiomyocyte Autophagy

Porrello, Enzo R., D'Amore, Angelo, Curl, Claire L., Allen, Andrew M., Harrap, Stephen B., Thomas, Walter G. and Delbridge, Lea M. D. (2009). Angiotensin II Type 2 Receptor Antagonizes Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor-Mediated Cardiomyocyte Autophagy. Hypertension, 53 (6), 1032-1040. doi: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.108.128488

Angiotensin II Type 2 Receptor Antagonizes Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor-Mediated Cardiomyocyte Autophagy

2008

Journal Article

UBF levels determine the number of active ribosomal RNA genes in mammals

Sanij, Elaine, Poortinga, Gretchen, Sharkey, Kerith, Hung, Sandy, Holloway, Timothy P., Ouin, Jaclyn, Robb, Elysia, Wong, Lee H., Thomas, Walter G., Stefanovsky, Victor, Moss, Tom, Rothblum, Lawrence, Hannan, Katherine M., McArthur, Grant A., Pearson, Richard B. and Hannan, Ross D. (2008). UBF levels determine the number of active ribosomal RNA genes in mammals. The Journal of Cell Biology, 183 (7), 1259-1274. doi: 10.1083/jcb.200805146

UBF levels determine the number of active ribosomal RNA genes in mammals

2008

Journal Article

Phospholipase C/Protein kinase C pathway Mediates Angiotensin ll-Dependent Apoptosis in Neonatal Rat cardiac Fibroblasts Expressing AT1 Receptor

Vivar, Raul, Soto, C, Copaja, M, Mateluna, F, Aranguiz, P, Munoz, J P, Chiong, M, Garcia, L, Letelier, A, Thomas, W G, Lavandero, S and Diaz-Araya, G (2008). Phospholipase C/Protein kinase C pathway Mediates Angiotensin ll-Dependent Apoptosis in Neonatal Rat cardiac Fibroblasts Expressing AT1 Receptor. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, 52 (2), 184-190. doi: 10.1097/FJC.0b013e318181fadd

Phospholipase C/Protein kinase C pathway Mediates Angiotensin ll-Dependent Apoptosis in Neonatal Rat cardiac Fibroblasts Expressing AT1 Receptor

2008

Journal Article

Adenovirus-mediated delivery of relaxin reverses cardiac fibrosis

Bathgate, R. A. D., Lekgabe, E. D., McGuane, J. T., Su, Y., Pham, T., Ferraro, T., Layfield, S., Hannan, R. D., Thomas, W. G., Samuel, C. S. and Du, X.-J. (2008). Adenovirus-mediated delivery of relaxin reverses cardiac fibrosis. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 280 (1-2), 30-38. doi: 10.1016/j.mce.2007.09.008

Adenovirus-mediated delivery of relaxin reverses cardiac fibrosis

2007

Journal Article

Amylose affinity chromatography of maltose-binding protein: Purification by both native and novel matrix-assisted dialysis refolding methods

Pattenden, Leonard K. and Thomas, Walter G. (2007). Amylose affinity chromatography of maltose-binding protein: Purification by both native and novel matrix-assisted dialysis refolding methods. Methods in Molecular Biology, 421, 169-189.

Amylose affinity chromatography of maltose-binding protein: Purification by both native and novel matrix-assisted dialysis refolding methods

2007

Book Chapter

ADAMs as mediators of Angiotensin II actions.

Bourne, A. M. and Thomas, W. G. (2007). ADAMs as mediators of Angiotensin II actions.. Frontiers in Research of the Renin-Angiotensin System on Human Disease. (pp. 273-301) edited by Nigel M. Hooper and Uwe Lendeckel. Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4020-6372-5_13

ADAMs as mediators of Angiotensin II actions.

2007

Book Chapter

Amylose Affinity Chromatography of Maltose-Binding Protein: Purification by both Native and Novel Matrix-Assisted Dialysis-Refolding Methods

Pattenden, Leonard K. and Thomas, Walter G. (2007). Amylose Affinity Chromatography of Maltose-Binding Protein: Purification by both Native and Novel Matrix-Assisted Dialysis-Refolding Methods. Affinity Chromatography: Methods and Protocols. (pp. 196-217) edited by Michael Zachariou. Totowa, NJ: Humana Press.

Amylose Affinity Chromatography of Maltose-Binding Protein: Purification by both Native and Novel Matrix-Assisted Dialysis-Refolding Methods

2007

Journal Article

Type 1 angiotensin receptor pharmacology: Signaling beyond G proteins

Oro, Cristina, Qian, Hongwei and Thomas, Walter G. (2007). Type 1 angiotensin receptor pharmacology: Signaling beyond G proteins. Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 113 (1), 210-226. doi: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2006.10.001

Type 1 angiotensin receptor pharmacology: Signaling beyond G proteins

2007

Book Chapter

ADAMs as mediators of AngII actions

Bourne, A.M. and Thomas, W.G. (2007). ADAMs as mediators of AngII actions. Frontiers in Research of the Renin-Angiotensin System on Human Disease. (pp. 273-302) edited by Po Sing Leung. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer, Heidelberg.

ADAMs as mediators of AngII actions

2006

Journal Article

Effect of dominant-negative epidermal growth factor receptors on cardiomyocyte hypertrophy

Chan, Hsiu-Wen, Jenkins, Anna, Pipolo, Luisa, Hannan, Ross D., Thomas, Walter G. and Smith, Nicola J. (2006). Effect of dominant-negative epidermal growth factor receptors on cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. Journal of Receptor Signal Transduction, 26 (5-6), 659-677. doi: 10.1080/10799890600923187

Effect of dominant-negative epidermal growth factor receptors on cardiomyocyte hypertrophy

2006

Journal Article

Extended bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (eBRET) for monitoring prolonged protein–protein interactions in live cells

Pfleger, Kevin D. G., Dromey, Jasmin R., Dalrymple, Matthew B., Lim, Esther M. L., Thomas, Walter G. and Eidne, Karin A. (2006). Extended bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (eBRET) for monitoring prolonged protein–protein interactions in live cells. Cellular Signalling, 18 (10), 1664-1670. doi: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2006.01.004

Extended bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (eBRET) for monitoring prolonged protein–protein interactions in live cells

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    Studying the basis of and developing new therapies to treat heart disease
    IPF Healthy - Medical Research
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Protecting hearts from trastuzumab-induced cardiomyopathy
    NHMRC IDEAS Grants
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2024
    Targeting cavin-1 via gene therapy in a model of metabolic/low-level chronic stress
    Diabetes Australia Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Understanding how an old heart gets stiff
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    How tissues generate the peptide hormone angiotensin II
    ARC Discovery Projects
    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
  • 2017 - 2018
    A potential role for C5a antagonism in the medical management of feline hypertrophic cardiornyopathy
    Peter & Mary Ellen Stone Memorial Fund
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    A Pharmacology Screening Facility to Accelerate Drug Discovery and Development
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2015
    A state-of-the-art spinning disc confocal microscope for high speed imaging of live cells and super resolution microscopy
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    New mediators of GPCR-growth factor receptor transactivation
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    PIPS regulate the type 1 angiotensin receptor (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Monash University)
    Monash University
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Dietary Na reduction, food hedonism and hypertension
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Establishment of a small animal surgical suite for integrative physiology.
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Mitochondrial analysis suite
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Chemosensory receptors in heart
    National Heart Foundation of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Establishment of an Integrated Facility for Single Cell Analysis
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Establishment of Integrated Small Animal Metabolic and Physiology Assessment Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Examining vascular structure and function using pressurised myography
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Manipulating store-operated Ca2+ entry to improve muscle function in dystrophy
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Mechanism of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Transactivation
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2011
    A Multi-Channel Fluorescence Plate Reader for Studying Receptor-Ligand Interactions
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Role of extracellular surface residues in agonist activation of the alpha1 adrenoceptor
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Improving muscle function in dystrophy
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Dual channel electrophysiological recordings
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2010
    High content imaging analysis for bioactive and novel therapeutic target evaluation
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Molecular regulation of angiotensin receptors
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Unravelling the sub-nuclear complexity of the brain (ARC Discovery Project administered by the University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2009
    "Real Time PCR Facility for Biomedical Researchers"
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Establishment of a rodent cardiovascular and metabolic phenotyping platform
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Liquid Scintillation Spectroscopy Facility
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship B
    NHMRC Research Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    EGFR transactivation in cardiac hypertrophy
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Molecular regulation of the type 1 angiotensin receptor
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Regulation of Cardiac Hypertrophy (NHMRC grant administered by the University of Melbourne)
    Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Understanding cell physiology by confocal laser scanning microscopy
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Wally Thomas is:
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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Epidermal growth factor receptors in cardiac function and disease

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Melissa Reichelt

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The role of neuregulin in cardiac function and failure

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Melissa Reichelt

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding the role of WD40-Repeat Protein 62 (WDR62) in the regulation of heart function.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Dominic Ng, Dr Melissa Reichelt

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding the role of HER2 in cardiac function.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Fiona Simpson, Dr Melissa Reichelt

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Deciphering the Role of Immune Signalling in Cardiac Dysfunction

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding the role of WD40-Repeat Protein 62 (WDR62) in the regulation of heart function.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Dominic Ng, Dr Melissa Reichelt

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding cardiomyocyte-endothelial cell interactions in regulating cardiac function

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Melissa Reichelt

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Trent Woodruff, Professor Paul Mills

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding cardiomyocyte-endothelial cell interactions in regulating cardiac function

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Melissa Reichelt

Completed supervision

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  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Cell biology
  • Cell signalling
  • G protein-coupled receptors
  • Heart disease

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