Professor Mark Morrison
Professor

Mark Morrison

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Professor Mark Morrison is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Clinical microbiology Clinical sciences Gastroenterology and hepatology Medical biochemistry and metabolomics Medical microbiology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, University of New South Wales
  • Masters (Research) of Science, James Cook University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois

Search Professor Mark Morrison’s works on UQ eSpace

384 works between 1990 and 2025
All (384) Journal Article (240) Book Chapter (8) Conference Publication (134) Other Outputs (2)

341 - 360 of 384 works

2005

Journal Article

The Ruminococcus albus pilA1–pilA2 locus: Expression and putative role of two adjacent pil genes in pilus formation and bacterial adhesion to cellulose

Rakotoarivonina, Harivony, Larson, Marilynn A., Morrison, Mark, Girardeau, Jean-Pierre, Gaillard-Martinie, Brigitte, Forano, Evelyne and Mosoni, Pascale (2005). The Ruminococcus albus pilA1–pilA2 locus: Expression and putative role of two adjacent pil genes in pilus formation and bacterial adhesion to cellulose. Microbiology, 151 (4), 1291-1299. doi: 10.1099/mic.0.27735-0

The Ruminococcus albus pilA1–pilA2 locus: Expression and putative role of two adjacent pil genes in pilus formation and bacterial adhesion to cellulose

2005

Journal Article

Novel microbial diversity adherent to plant biomass in the herbivore gastrointestinal tract, as revealed by ribosomal intergenic spacer analysis and rrs gene sequencing

Larue, Ross, Yu, Zhongtang, Parisi, Victoria A., Egan, Adrian R. and Morrison, Mark (2005). Novel microbial diversity adherent to plant biomass in the herbivore gastrointestinal tract, as revealed by ribosomal intergenic spacer analysis and rrs gene sequencing. Environmental Microbiology, 7 (4), 530-543. doi: 10.1111/j.1462-2920.2005.00721.x

Novel microbial diversity adherent to plant biomass in the herbivore gastrointestinal tract, as revealed by ribosomal intergenic spacer analysis and rrs gene sequencing

2005

Book Chapter

Metagenomic analysis of the microbiomes in ruminants and other herbivores

Morrison, Mark, Adams, Sarah E., Nelson, Karen F. and Attwood, Graeme T. (2005). Metagenomic analysis of the microbiomes in ruminants and other herbivores. Methods in gut microbial ecology for ruminants. (pp. 209-220) edited by Harinder P.S. Makkar and Christopher S. McSweeney. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/1-4020-3791-0_17

Metagenomic analysis of the microbiomes in ruminants and other herbivores

2005

Conference Publication

Rumen microbial genomics

Morrison, Mark and Nelson, Karen E. (2005). Rumen microbial genomics. FAO/IAEA International Symposium on Application of Gene-Based Technologies for Improving Animal Production and Health in Developing Countries, Vienna, Austria, 6-10 October, 2003. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/1-4020-3312-5_26

Rumen microbial genomics

2004

Journal Article

Development of an assay to quantify rumen ciliate protozoal biomass in cows using real-time PCR

Sylvester, JT, Karnati, SKR, Yu, ZT, Morrison, M and Firkins, JL (2004). Development of an assay to quantify rumen ciliate protozoal biomass in cows using real-time PCR. Journal of Nutrition, 134 (12), 3378-3384.

Development of an assay to quantify rumen ciliate protozoal biomass in cows using real-time PCR

2004

Journal Article

Improved extraction of PCR-quality community DNA from digesta and fecal samples

Zhongtang, Yu and Morrison, Mark (2004). Improved extraction of PCR-quality community DNA from digesta and fecal samples. BioTechniques, 36 (5), 808-812.

Improved extraction of PCR-quality community DNA from digesta and fecal samples

2004

Journal Article

A novel family of carbohydrate-binding modules identified with Ruminococcus albus proteins

Xu, Qi, Morrison, Mark, Nelson, Karen E., Bayer, Edward, A., Atamna, Nof and Lamed, Raphael (2004). A novel family of carbohydrate-binding modules identified with Ruminococcus albus proteins. Febs Letters, 566 (1-3), 11-16. doi: 10.1016/j.febslet.2004.04.005

A novel family of carbohydrate-binding modules identified with Ruminococcus albus proteins

2004

Journal Article

Strain specific genomic regions Of ruminococcus flavefaciens FD-1 as revealed by combinatorial random-phase genome sequencing and suppressive subtractive hybridization

Antonopoulos, Dionysios A., Nelson, Karen E., Morrison, Mark and White, Bryan A. (2004). Strain specific genomic regions Of ruminococcus flavefaciens FD-1 as revealed by combinatorial random-phase genome sequencing and suppressive subtractive hybridization. Environmental Microbiology, 6 (4), 335-346. doi: 10.1111/j.1462-2920.2004.00576.x

Strain specific genomic regions Of ruminococcus flavefaciens FD-1 as revealed by combinatorial random-phase genome sequencing and suppressive subtractive hybridization

2004

Journal Article

Comparisons of different hypervariable regions of rrs genes for use in fingerprinting of microbial communities by PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis

Yu Z. and Morrison M. (2004). Comparisons of different hypervariable regions of rrs genes for use in fingerprinting of microbial communities by PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 70 (8), 4800-4806. doi: 10.1128/AEM.70.8.4800-4806.2004

Comparisons of different hypervariable regions of rrs genes for use in fingerprinting of microbial communities by PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis

2004

Journal Article

Ruminococcus albus 8 mutants defective in cellulose degradation are deficient in two processive endocellulases, Cel48A and Cel9B, both of which possess a novel modular architecture

Bevillard, E, Goodheart, DB, Karnati, SKR, Bayer, EA, Lamed, R, Miron, J, Nelson, KE and Morrison, M (2004). Ruminococcus albus 8 mutants defective in cellulose degradation are deficient in two processive endocellulases, Cel48A and Cel9B, both of which possess a novel modular architecture. Journal of Bacteriology, 186 (1), 136-145. doi: 10.1128/JB.186.1.136-145.2004

Ruminococcus albus 8 mutants defective in cellulose degradation are deficient in two processive endocellulases, Cel48A and Cel9B, both of which possess a novel modular architecture

2003

Journal Article

The glutamine synthetase of Prevotella bryantii B(1)4 is a family III enzyme (GinN) and glutamine supports growth of mutants lacking glutamate dehydrogenase activity

Wen, ZT, Peng, LS and Morrison, M (2003). The glutamine synthetase of Prevotella bryantii B(1)4 is a family III enzyme (GinN) and glutamine supports growth of mutants lacking glutamate dehydrogenase activity. Fems Microbiology Letters, 229 (1), 15-21. doi: 10.1016/S0378-1097(03)00764-X

The glutamine synthetase of Prevotella bryantii B(1)4 is a family III enzyme (GinN) and glutamine supports growth of mutants lacking glutamate dehydrogenase activity

2003

Journal Article

Opportunities to improve fiber degradation in the rumen: microbiology, ecology, and genomics

Krause, DO, Denman, SE, Mackie, RI, Morrison, M, Rae, AL, Attwood, GT and McSweeney, CS (2003). Opportunities to improve fiber degradation in the rumen: microbiology, ecology, and genomics. Fems Microbiology Reviews, 27 (5), 663-693. doi: 10.1016/S0168-6445(03)00072-X

Opportunities to improve fiber degradation in the rumen: microbiology, ecology, and genomics

2003

Journal Article

Technical note: Specific PCR amplification of protozoal 18S rDNA sequences from DNA extracted from ruminal samples of cows

Karnati, SKR, Yu, Z, Sylvester, JT, Dehority, BA, Morrison, M and Firkins, JL (2003). Technical note: Specific PCR amplification of protozoal 18S rDNA sequences from DNA extracted from ruminal samples of cows. Journal of Animal Science, 81 (3), 812-815.

Technical note: Specific PCR amplification of protozoal 18S rDNA sequences from DNA extracted from ruminal samples of cows

2003

Journal Article

No evidence for persistent entervirus infection in cattle with end-stage idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy

Nart, P., Nicolson, L. and Morrison, M. (2003). No evidence for persistent entervirus infection in cattle with end-stage idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. Research in Veterinary Science, 75 (3), 241-244. doi: 10.1016/S0034-5288(03)00097-3

No evidence for persistent entervirus infection in cattle with end-stage idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy

2003

Journal Article

Phenylacetic and Phenylpropionic Acids Do Not Affect Xylan Degradation by Ruminococcus albus

Reveneau C., Adams S.E., Cotta M.A. and Morrison M. (2003). Phenylacetic and Phenylpropionic Acids Do Not Affect Xylan Degradation by Ruminococcus albus. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 69 (11), 6954-6958. doi: 10.1128/AEM.69.11.6954-6958.2003

Phenylacetic and Phenylpropionic Acids Do Not Affect Xylan Degradation by Ruminococcus albus

2002

Journal Article

Displacement of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from rumen medium containing prebiotic sugars

De Vaux A., Morrison M. and Hutkins R.W. (2002). Displacement of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from rumen medium containing prebiotic sugars. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 68 (2), 519-524. doi: 10.1128/AEM.68.2.519-524.2002

Displacement of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from rumen medium containing prebiotic sugars

2002

Journal Article

Generation of E3-deleted canine adenoviruses expressing canine parvovirus capsid by homologous recombination in bacteria

Morrison, Mark D., Reid, Dorothy, Onions, David, Spibey, Norman and Nicolson, Lesley (2002). Generation of E3-deleted canine adenoviruses expressing canine parvovirus capsid by homologous recombination in bacteria. Virology, 293 (1), 26-30. doi: 10.1006/viro.2001.1262

Generation of E3-deleted canine adenoviruses expressing canine parvovirus capsid by homologous recombination in bacteria

2001

Journal Article

Subcellular distribution of glycanases and related components in Ruminococcus albus SY3 and their role in cell adhesion to cellulose

Miron, J., Jacobovitch, J., Bayer, E. A., Lamed, R., Morrison, M. and Ben-Ghedalia, D. (2001). Subcellular distribution of glycanases and related components in Ruminococcus albus SY3 and their role in cell adhesion to cellulose. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 91 (4), 677-685. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2672.2001.01434.x

Subcellular distribution of glycanases and related components in Ruminococcus albus SY3 and their role in cell adhesion to cellulose

2001

Journal Article

Invited review: Adhesion mechanisms of rumen cellulolytic bacteria

Miron, J, Ben-Ghedalla, D and Morrison, M (2001). Invited review: Adhesion mechanisms of rumen cellulolytic bacteria. Journal of Dairy Science, 84 (6), 1294-1309. doi: 10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(01)70159-2

Invited review: Adhesion mechanisms of rumen cellulolytic bacteria

2001

Journal Article

Genomic and proteomic analysis of microbial function in the gastrointestinal tract of ruminants - Review

White, B. A. and Morrison, M. (2001). Genomic and proteomic analysis of microbial function in the gastrointestinal tract of ruminants - Review. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 14 (6), 880-884. doi: 10.5713/ajas.2001.880

Genomic and proteomic analysis of microbial function in the gastrointestinal tract of ruminants - Review

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2029
    Centre of Research Excellence in Transforming Gut Health (a 2024 NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence grant led by The University of Newcastle)
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Harnessing microbial immunomodulatory function to improve treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases
    NHMRC IDEAS Grants
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Investigating gastrointestinal biofilms regarding biochemistry and links with clinical manifestations (2023 MSHRSS Co-funded Collaboration Grant led by MSH)
    Metro South Research Support Scheme Co-funded Collaboration Grant
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Defining host immune and microbial determinants of disease trajectory in mycobacterial infection
    Metro South Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Microbiome Manipulation to Treat and Cure Inflammatory Bowel Disease (NHMRC Investigator Grant led by CI Kamm University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Drugs from Bugs: Developing New Inflammatory Bowel Disease Drugs from Gut Bacteria-Derived Bioactives
    United States Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs - Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    Creating an evidence base for clinical care: A randomized controlled study examining the efficacy of the low FODMAP diet for... (MRFF EPCDR Endometriosis Grant led by Monash)
    Monash University
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    Targeting the gut microbiome as a treatment for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: The Queensland Clinical Network Study
    NHMRC MRFF - Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Onco-Derm: a single site prospective analysis of skin microbiome as a predictor of toxicity in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy
    Microba Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Responses of duodenal spheroid cultures to the secretomes of duodenal microbiota from patients with and without disorders of gut brain interactions (NHMRC CRE led by University of Newcastle)
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    The effects of variable doses of STW 5 and STW 5-II on bacterial isolates from the duodenum and the duodenal mucosa-associated microbiomes from subjects with and without functional GI symptoms
    Bayer - Steigerwald Arzneimittelwerk GmbH
    Open grant
  • 2022
    Linking the presence of live Ileal-derived bacteria in the joint as a triggering factor for the development of Spondyloarthropathy.
    Arthritis Foundation of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Impacts of food additives on the duodenal mucosa-associated microbiota
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Bringing Archaeal biodiversity to life from native Australian herbivores
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Modulation of the Gastrointestinal Microbiome with probiotics and subsequent Methane production as a novel approach to treat constipation: A Proof of Principle Study (TRI Sport Grant led by PAH)
    Metro South Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Comparative Genomic Sequencing of selected strains of probiotic bacteria - Phase II
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Functionally characterizing IBD dysbiosis and harnessing gut bioactives to suppress IL-23 driven inflammation
    The Global Grants for Gut Health
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    Centre for Research Excellence in Digestive Health (NHMRC CRE administered by University of Newcastle)
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Comparative Genomic Sequencing of selected strains of probiotic bacteria
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Invention of a Genetic Toolkit for Immunomodulatory Gut Bacteria to Expedite the Development of New Crohn's Disease Therapeutics
    United States Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs - Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Prebiotic Study of Faecal Samples - Using Diets Rich in Dietary Fibre to Improve Bowel Habit and Sense of Wellbeing
    Monash University
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2022
    The ENIGMA project: Eastern Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gut Microbiota
    Australasian Gastro Intestinal Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Epithelial metabolism as a mediator of host-microbiome interactions in inflammatory bowel disease (NHMRC Project Grant administered by The University of Newcastle)
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Linking maternal and infant microbiome: effects of GDM or effects of probiotics?
    Diabetes Australia Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Rapid functional and taxonomic skin microbe characterisation
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Design rules for nutritionally-functional grains
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Establishing a gnotobiotic germ-free mouse facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Instrumentation for the analysis of cellular and metabolic phenotypes
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Modification of the microbiome to protect against spondyloarthropathy in SKG mice
    Arthritis Foundation of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2016
    The Australian human microbiota project-microbe isolation facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Microbiome in highly trained athletes and response to dietary change
    Australian Institute Sport
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Design rules for nutritionally-functional starches
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Evolution of the marsupial gut microbiome and adaptation to eucalypt toxins
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Pathophysiology of functional dyspepsia: Integration of upper gut function, inflammation and a systems biology approach.
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Your microbiome or your mother's? The relationship between the microbiomes of mothers and babies
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Interactions between host and the gut microbiome in the pathogenesis of ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn's disease
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Bringing genomes to life: isolation of genetically tractable, not-yet-cultured members of the human microbiota using metaparental mating methods
    PA Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2018
    Determinants of progression of actinic keratoses to squamous cancer
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant

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