Dr Rob Eley
Dr

Rob Eley

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Background

Background in physiology, endocrinology and primatology. Chartered Biologist, Chartered Scientist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology.

1969-1973 - BSc Hons University of Newcastle upon Tyne (UK), Agriculture/Animal Production

1973-1980 MSc and PhD University of Florida. Reproductive physiology and endocrinology of cattle

Employment:

  • 1980-1982 Lecturer, Department of Physiology, University of Nairobi teaching physiology to veterinary and animal science students.
  • 1982-1992 Head of Reproduction thereafter Chief of Research, Institute of Primate Research, National Museums of Kenya. Initially
  • 1992-2001 Education Officer at International Laboratory for Research in Animal Diseases /International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi Kenya
  • 2001-2003. Academic Coordinator for the Learning and Teaching Support Network Engineering Centre, Loughborough University (UK).
  • 2004-2012 Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Rural and Remote Area Health, University of Southern Queensland.
  • 2012 – 2024. Academic Research Manager Princess Alexandra Hospital (Queensland Health) and University of Queensland School of Medicine.

Retired at the end of 2024 but continues to supervise PhD candidates, chair progress reviews and collaborate on research projects in health sciences and emergency medicine.

Extensive publication records including books, book chapters, proceedings of conferences, research reports to government and industry, annual reports and popular articles, 100 conference papers and 150 peer reviewed papers.

Additional experience in the organisation of five international conferences; consultancies for FAO/IAEA; supervision of postgraduate students; external examiner of BVM, BSc, MSc, and PHD students; journal and grant reviewer and more than 25 years as member of animal and human research ethics committees.

Availability

Dr Rob Eley is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Health Sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Agriculture, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Masters (Research) of Agriculture (Dairy), University of Florida
  • Doctor of Philosophy of Agriculture, University of Florida
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Florida

Research impacts

Extensive publication record with over 150 peer reviewed journal papers.Since 2004 research has focussed on human health-related topic with the last decade specifically related to emergency medicine. See ORCHID link below.

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214 works between 1974 and 2025
All (214) Book (2) Journal Article (157) Other Outputs (1) Conference Publication (52) Book Chapter (2)

181 - 200 of 214 works

1992

Journal Article

Absence of Diurnal Rhythm of Plasma-Cortisol in Bos-Indicus (boran) Cattle

Abebe, G, Scott, J and Eley, R (1992). Absence of Diurnal Rhythm of Plasma-Cortisol in Bos-Indicus (boran) Cattle. Tropical Agriculture, 69 (1), 39-42.

Absence of Diurnal Rhythm of Plasma-Cortisol in Bos-Indicus (boran) Cattle

1991

Journal Article

Effect of Clomiphene Citrate Upon Periovulatory Endometrial Development in the Baboon

Eley, RM, Gould, KG, Eley, DS, Suleman, MA and Tarara, RP (1991). Effect of Clomiphene Citrate Upon Periovulatory Endometrial Development in the Baboon. Journal of Medical Primatology, 20 (2), 49-57.

Effect of Clomiphene Citrate Upon Periovulatory Endometrial Development in the Baboon

1991

Conference Publication

The Vervet Monkey - Conclusions From a 10-Year Breeding Program

Eley, RM (1991). The Vervet Monkey - Conclusions From a 10-Year Breeding Program. 13Th Congress of the International Primatology Soc : Primatology Today, Nagoya Japan, Jul 18-24, 1990. AMSTERDAM: ELSEVIER SCIENCE PUBL B V.

The Vervet Monkey - Conclusions From a 10-Year Breeding Program

1991

Conference Publication

Post Natal Growth in the Vervet Monkey

Eley, RM (1991). Post Natal Growth in the Vervet Monkey. 13Th Congress of the International Primatology Soc : Primatology Today, Nagoya Japan, Jul 18-24, 1990. AMSTERDAM: ELSEVIER SCIENCE PUBL B V.

Post Natal Growth in the Vervet Monkey

1991

Journal Article

Teeth Emergence in Wild Olive Baboons in Kenya and Formulation of a Dental Schedule for Aging Wild Baboon Populations

Kahumbu, P and Eley, RM (1991). Teeth Emergence in Wild Olive Baboons in Kenya and Formulation of a Dental Schedule for Aging Wild Baboon Populations. American Journal of Primatology, 23 (1), 1-9. doi: 10.1002/ajp.1350230102

Teeth Emergence in Wild Olive Baboons in Kenya and Formulation of a Dental Schedule for Aging Wild Baboon Populations

1989

Journal Article

Nutrition, Body Condition, Activity Patterns, and Parasitism of Free-Ranging Troops of Olive Baboons (papio-Anubis) in Kenya

Eley, RM, Strum, SC, Muchemi, G and Reid, Gdf (1989). Nutrition, Body Condition, Activity Patterns, and Parasitism of Free-Ranging Troops of Olive Baboons (papio-Anubis) in Kenya. American Journal of Primatology, 18 (3), 209-219. doi: 10.1002/ajp.1350180304

Nutrition, Body Condition, Activity Patterns, and Parasitism of Free-Ranging Troops of Olive Baboons (papio-Anubis) in Kenya

1989

Journal Article

Reproduction in the Vervet Monkey (cercopithecus-Aethiops) .3. the Menstrual-Cycle

Eley, RM, Tarara, RP, Worthman, CM and Else, JG (1989). Reproduction in the Vervet Monkey (cercopithecus-Aethiops) .3. the Menstrual-Cycle. American Journal of Primatology, 17 (1), 1-10. doi: 10.1002/ajp.1350170102

Reproduction in the Vervet Monkey (cercopithecus-Aethiops) .3. the Menstrual-Cycle

1987

Journal Article

The Effect of Lhrh Analogs On Pregnancy in the Baboon

Eley, RM (1987). The Effect of Lhrh Analogs On Pregnancy in the Baboon. Contraception, 35 (4), 389-393. doi: 10.1016/0010-7824(87)90075-8

The Effect of Lhrh Analogs On Pregnancy in the Baboon

1987

Journal Article

Early Implantation and Embryonic-Development of the Baboon - Stage-5, Stage-6 and Stage-7

Tarara, R, Enders, AC, Hendrickx, AG, Gulamhusein, N, Hodges, JK, Hearn, JP, Eley, RB and Else, JG (1987). Early Implantation and Embryonic-Development of the Baboon - Stage-5, Stage-6 and Stage-7. Anatomy and Embryology, 176 (3), 267-275. doi: 10.1007/BF00310182

Early Implantation and Embryonic-Development of the Baboon - Stage-5, Stage-6 and Stage-7

1987

Journal Article

Failure of the Prostaglandin-F2-Alpha Analog, Cloprostenol, to Induce Functional Luteolysis in the Olive Baboon (papio-Cynocephalus-Anubis)

Eley, RM, Summers, PM and Hearn, JP (1987). Failure of the Prostaglandin-F2-Alpha Analog, Cloprostenol, to Induce Functional Luteolysis in the Olive Baboon (papio-Cynocephalus-Anubis). Journal of Medical Primatology, 16 (1), 1-11.

Failure of the Prostaglandin-F2-Alpha Analog, Cloprostenol, to Induce Functional Luteolysis in the Olive Baboon (papio-Cynocephalus-Anubis)

1986

Journal Article

Reproduction in the Vervet Monkey (cercopithecus-Aethiops) - Endometrial Estrogen and Progestin Receptor Dynamics During Normal and Prolonged Menstrual Cycles

Kudolo, GB, Mbai, FN and Eley, RM (1986). Reproduction in the Vervet Monkey (cercopithecus-Aethiops) - Endometrial Estrogen and Progestin Receptor Dynamics During Normal and Prolonged Menstrual Cycles. Journal of Endocrinology, 110 (3), 429-439. doi: 10.1677/joe.0.1100429

Reproduction in the Vervet Monkey (cercopithecus-Aethiops) - Endometrial Estrogen and Progestin Receptor Dynamics During Normal and Prolonged Menstrual Cycles

1986

Journal Article

Control of Peripheral Free Estradiol Pool During the Menstrual-Cycle of the Olive Baboon (papio-Anubis)

Kudolo, GB, Mbai, FN and Eley, RM (1986). Control of Peripheral Free Estradiol Pool During the Menstrual-Cycle of the Olive Baboon (papio-Anubis). Ircs Medical Science-Biochemistry, 14 (4), 317-318.

Control of Peripheral Free Estradiol Pool During the Menstrual-Cycle of the Olive Baboon (papio-Anubis)

1986

Journal Article

Enclosure Design and Reproductive Success of Baboons Used for Reproductive Research in Kenya

Else, JG, Tarara, R, Suleman, MA and Eley, RM (1986). Enclosure Design and Reproductive Success of Baboons Used for Reproductive Research in Kenya. Laboratory Animal Science, 36 (2), 168-172.

Enclosure Design and Reproductive Success of Baboons Used for Reproductive Research in Kenya

1986

Journal Article

Reproduction in the Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus-Aethiops) .2. Annual Menstrual Patterns and Seasonality

Else, JG, Eley, RM, Wangula, C, Worthman, C and Lequin, RM (1986). Reproduction in the Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus-Aethiops) .2. Annual Menstrual Patterns and Seasonality. American Journal of Primatology, 11 (4), 333-342.

Reproduction in the Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus-Aethiops) .2. Annual Menstrual Patterns and Seasonality

1986

Journal Article

Reproduction in the Vervet Monkey (cercopithecus-Aethiops) .1. Testicular Volume, Testosterone, and Seasonality

Eley, RM, Else, JG, Gulamhusein, N and Lequin, RM (1986). Reproduction in the Vervet Monkey (cercopithecus-Aethiops) .1. Testicular Volume, Testosterone, and Seasonality. American Journal of Primatology, 10 (3), 229-235. doi: 10.1002/ajp.1350100303

Reproduction in the Vervet Monkey (cercopithecus-Aethiops) .1. Testicular Volume, Testosterone, and Seasonality

1986

Journal Article

Reproduction in the Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops), II: annual menstrual patterns and seasonality

Else, J. G., Eley, R. M., Wangula, C. and Worthman, C. W. (1986). Reproduction in the Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops), II: annual menstrual patterns and seasonality. American Journal of Primatology, 11 (4), 332-342. doi: 10.1002/ajp.1350110404

Reproduction in the Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops), II: annual menstrual patterns and seasonality

1985

Journal Article

Reproductive-Biology of Sykes and Blue Monkeys (cercopithecus-Mitis)

Else, JG, Eley, RM, Suleman, MA and Lequin, RM (1985). Reproductive-Biology of Sykes and Blue Monkeys (cercopithecus-Mitis). American Journal of Primatology, 9 (3), 189-196. doi: 10.1002/ajp.1350090304

Reproductive-Biology of Sykes and Blue Monkeys (cercopithecus-Mitis)

1984

Conference Publication

Reproduction and Captive Management of the Brown Bushbaby (galago-Garnettii)

Njuguna, JM, Eley, RM, Suleman, MA and Else, JG (1984). Reproduction and Captive Management of the Brown Bushbaby (galago-Garnettii). PLENUM PUBL CORP.

Reproduction and Captive Management of the Brown Bushbaby (galago-Garnettii)

1984

Conference Publication

The Prolonged Intermenstrual Interval in the Vervet Monkey, Cercopithecus-Aethiops

Eley, RM and Tarara, R (1984). The Prolonged Intermenstrual Interval in the Vervet Monkey, Cercopithecus-Aethiops. PLENUM PUBL CORP.

The Prolonged Intermenstrual Interval in the Vervet Monkey, Cercopithecus-Aethiops

1984

Conference Publication

Clomiphene Citrate Effects Upon Periovulatory Endometrial Development and Peripheral Hormones in the Baboon

Eley, RM, Tarara, R, Suleman, M, Eley, DS and Gould, KG (1984). Clomiphene Citrate Effects Upon Periovulatory Endometrial Development and Peripheral Hormones in the Baboon. Unknown, unknown, unknown. PLENUM PUBL CORP.

Clomiphene Citrate Effects Upon Periovulatory Endometrial Development and Peripheral Hormones in the Baboon

Past funding

  • 2018 - 2019
    Dermatology conditions in the Emergency Department
    Emergency Medicine Foundation Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Development and testing of a tool to measure risk propensity by junior doctors
    Queensland Emergency Medicine Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    The factors that influence nurses' decision to nurse-initiate analgesia and other medications in the emergency department: a qualitative study
    Queensland Emergency Medicine Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Understanding the patterns, circumstances and outcomes of ladder-related falls presenting to the Emergency Departments
    Queensland Emergency Medicine Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    A randomised controlled trial with parallel groups to determine if written instructions reduce contamination of clean-catch mid-stream urine samples
    QEMRF Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist Research Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Decimalate: Use of an on-line Smart Test and survey to determine whether comprehension of decimals is a barrier to interpretation of clinical chemistry results among Emergency Department staff
    QEMRF Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist Research Grants Scheme
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Rob Eley is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    What makes a good quality death for people with dementia?

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Virtual Toxicology Service: From phone advice to remote specialist care delivery. Developing a new model of care for specialty management.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Lee Woods

Completed supervision

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