
Overview
Background
Michael (Mike) Roberts is a NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow and Emeritus Professor of Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics and Director of the Therapeutics Research Centre in the Diamantina Institute at The University of Queensland, which is based in the Translational Research Institute adjacent to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, Qld, Australia. He is also Professor of Therapeutics & Pharmaceutical Science at the University of South Australia with laboratories in the Basil Hetzel Institute at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide, South Australia.
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Michael Roberts is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Pharmacy, University of Adelaide
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
- Masters (Coursework) of Business Administration, The University of Queensland
- Doctoral Diploma of Science (Advanced), University of Sydney
Works
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2008
Journal Article
Common skin conditions and disorders
Roberts, Michael S. (2008). Common skin conditions and disorders. Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms, 5 (2), 125-126. doi: 10.1016/j.ddmec.2008.09.008
2008
Journal Article
Kinetic analysis of saturable hepatic uptake of digoxin and its inhibition by rifampicin
Weiss, Michael, Hung, Daniel Y., Poenicke, Klaus and Roberts, Michael S. (2008). Kinetic analysis of saturable hepatic uptake of digoxin and its inhibition by rifampicin. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 34 (4-5), 345-350. doi: 10.1016/j.ejps.2008.05.007
2008
Journal Article
Use of in vitro human skin membranes to model and predict the effect of changing blood flow on the flux and retention of topically applied solutes
Cross, Sheree E. and Roberts, Michael S. (2008). Use of in vitro human skin membranes to model and predict the effect of changing blood flow on the flux and retention of topically applied solutes. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 97 (8), 3442-3450. doi: 10.1002/jps.21253
2008
Journal Article
Nanotechnology, cosmetics and the skin: Is there a health risk?
Nohynek, G. J., Dufour, E. K. and Roberts, M. S. (2008). Nanotechnology, cosmetics and the skin: Is there a health risk?. Skin Pharmacology & Physiology, 21 (3), 136-149. doi: 10.1159/000131078
2008
Journal Article
Modelling and simulation of hepatic drug disposition using physiologically based, multi-agent in silico liver
Yan, Li, Ropella, Glen E. P., Park, Sunwoo, Roberts, Michael S. and Hunt, C. Anthony (2008). Modelling and simulation of hepatic drug disposition using physiologically based, multi-agent in silico liver. Pharmaceutical Research, 25 (5), 1023-1036. doi: 10.1007/s11095-007-9494-y
2008
Journal Article
Skin diseases
Roberts, Michael S. (2008). Skin diseases. Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms, 5 (1), e1-e2. doi: 10.1016/j.ddmec.2008.09.007
2008
Journal Article
A novel way to investigate the effects of plasma exchange on antibiotic levels: Use of microdialysis
Roberts, Jason A., Roberts, Michael S., Robertson, Thomas A., Cross, Sheree E. and Lipman, Jeffrey (2008). A novel way to investigate the effects of plasma exchange on antibiotic levels: Use of microdialysis. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 31 (3), 240-244. doi: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2007.09.013
2008
Book Chapter
Skin Hydration - A Key Determinant in Topical Absorption
Roberts, M.S., Bouwstra, J., Pirot, F. and Falson, F. (2008). Skin Hydration - A Key Determinant in Topical Absorption. Dermatologic, Cosmeceutic, and Cosmetic Development -Therapeutic and Novel Approaches. (pp. 115-128) edited by Walters, K.A. and Roberts, M.S.. USA: Informa Healthcare.
2008
Journal Article
Skin, drug and chemical reactions
Alenius, H., Roberts, D. W., Tokura, Y., Lauerma, A., Patlewicz, G. and Roberts, M. S. (2008). Skin, drug and chemical reactions. Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms, 5 (2), e211-e220. doi: 10.1016/j.ddmec.2008.06.001
2008
Conference Publication
The effect of choice of resuscitation fluid on interstitial tissue antibiotic distribution in acute thermal injury in rats
Cross, Sheree, Dalley, Andrew, Lipman, Jeffery, Ranasinghe, Kanchanamala, Roberts, Michael, Robertson, Thomas and Venkatesh, Bala (2008). The effect of choice of resuscitation fluid on interstitial tissue antibiotic distribution in acute thermal injury in rats. 14th Congress of the International Society for Burn Injuries, Montreal, Canada, 7-11 September 2008.
2008
Book Chapter
Human Skin Morphology and Dermal Absorption
Roberts, M.S. and Walters, K.A. (2008). Human Skin Morphology and Dermal Absorption. Dermal Absorption and Toxicity Assessment. (pp. 1-16) edited by Roberts, M.S. and Walters, K.A.. USA: Informa Healthcare.
2008
Conference Publication
Development and validation of RP-HPLC method for quantification of peptide dendrimers in skin permeation experiments
Mutalik, Srinivas, Parekh, Harendra S., Hewavitharana, Amitha K., Shaw, P. Nick, Anissimov, Yuri G. and Roberts, Michael S. (2008). Development and validation of RP-HPLC method for quantification of peptide dendrimers in skin permeation experiments. Australian Pharmaceutical Science Association Conference 2008, Canberra, ACT Australia, 6-9 December 2008.
2008
Book Chapter
Skin Structure, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and the Efficacy of Topically Applied Agents
Roberts, M.S. and Walters, K.A. (2008). Skin Structure, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and the Efficacy of Topically Applied Agents. Dermatologic, Cosmeceutic, and Cosmetic Development -Therapeutic and Novel Approaches. (pp. 1-10) edited by Walters, K.A. and Roberts, M.S.. USA: Informa Healthcare.
2008
Conference Publication
The effect of thermal injury on interstitial tissue antibiotic distribution and the choice of resuscitation fluid
Cross, Sheree, Dalley, Andrew, Kanchanamala, Ranasinghe, Lipman, Jeffery, Roberts, Michael, Robertson, Thomas and Venkatesh, Bala (2008). The effect of thermal injury on interstitial tissue antibiotic distribution and the choice of resuscitation fluid. Australian Health and Medical Research Congress (AHMRC) 2008, Brisbane, Australia, 16-21 November 2008.
2008
Book Chapter
Regulating modified-release drug delivery technologies in Australia
Bartholomaeus, Andrew, Rolls, Carolyn and Roberts, Michael S. (2008). Regulating modified-release drug delivery technologies in Australia. Modified-Release Drug Delivery Technology, Second Edition. (pp. 473-485) CRC Press.
2008
Journal Article
Imaging of zinc oxide nanoparticle penetration in human skin in vitro and in vivo
Zvyagin, Andrei V., Zhao, Xin, Gierden, Audrey, Sanchez, Washington, Ross, Justin A. and Roberts, Michael. S. (2008). Imaging of zinc oxide nanoparticle penetration in human skin in vitro and in vivo. Journal of Biomedical Optics, 13 (6) 064031, 064031-1-064031-9. doi: 10.1117/1.3041492
2008
Conference Publication
Solute and vehicle lipophilicity effects on solute maximum flux through human epidermal membranes
Koda, Y., Cross, S. E., Grice, J. E., Jepps, O. G. and Roberts, M. S. (2008). Solute and vehicle lipophilicity effects on solute maximum flux through human epidermal membranes. Perspectives in Percutaneous Penetration Eleventh Annual Conference, La Grande Motte, France, 29 March, 2008.
2008
Journal Article
Skin biology, xerosis, barrier repair and measurement
Rawlings, A. V., Matts, P. J., Anderson, C. D. and Roberts, M. S. (2008). Skin biology, xerosis, barrier repair and measurement. Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms, 5 (2), e127-e136. doi: 10.1016/j.ddmec.2008.03.001
2008
Book Chapter
Physiologically based pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of skin
Dancik, Y., Jepps, O. and Roberts, M. S. (2008). Physiologically based pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of skin. Dermal Absorption and Toxicity Assessment. (pp. 179-207) edited by Michael S. Roberts and Kenneth A. Walters. USA: Informa Healthcare.
2008
Journal Article
Human skin penetration of the major components of Australian tea tree oil applied in its pure form and as a 20% solution in vitro
Cross, S. E., Russel, M., Southwell, I. and Roberts, M. S. (2008). Human skin penetration of the major components of Australian tea tree oil applied in its pure form and as a 20% solution in vitro. European Journal of Pharmaceutics And Biopharmaceutics, 69 (1), 214-222. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2007.10.002
Funding
Current funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Injection of Supercritical Ethylene into Supersonic Combustor Crossflow
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tristan Vanyai, Professor Anand Veeraragavan
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Development of artificial mesenchymal stem cells for hepatocellular carcinoma drug delivery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Xin Liu, Dr Haolu Wang
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Pharmacotherapy consideration in hospitalized older diabetic and cardiovascular disease patients aged 75 years and above with polypharmacy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Xin Liu, Dr Xiaowen Liang
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Modeling approaches to predict human skin absorption of drugs and other chemicals
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Yousuf Mohammed, Dr Xin Liu
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Development of optimal experimental conditions for evaluation of topical products
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Yousuf Mohammed, Dr Xin Liu
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Embedding the Clinician-Researcher Pharmacist in Healthcare
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
An Investigation of the Pharmacokinetics of Piperacillin, Meropenem and Fluconazole in Critically Ill Obese Patients
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Roberts, Professor Jeffrey Lipman
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Biodistribution of newly developed water-dispersible CdTe/CdS quantum dots for in vivo imaging
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Xin Liu
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Safety of Marbofloxacin and Trovafloxacin in Sheep
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Xin Liu
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Herbicide nephrotoxicity in rat and human
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Xin Liu
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Statin Therapy in Patients with Sepsis: From Retrospective Analysis to RCT
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Drug Disposition in Liver Disease: Liver histopathology and hepatic drug transporter activity as determinants of drug disposition in liver diseases
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Xin Liu
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
The effect of resuscitation fluids on beta lactam antibiotic pharamacokinetics in interstitial tissue in acute thermal injury
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bala Venkatesh
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
AXOPLASMIC TRANSPORT AND TRANSEPIDERMAL IONTOPHORESIS: FACTORS IN NEUROGENIC PAIN MANAGEMENT
Principal Advisor
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2006
Master Philosophy
IONTOPHORESIS OF THE NAIL
Principal Advisor
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2005
Master Philosophy
PERCUTANEOUS PENETRATION OF PARABENS THROUGH HUMAN EPDIERMAL MEMBRANE
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
DISPOSITION PHARMACOKINETICS AND EFFECTS OF SOLUTES AND DRUGS IN PERFUSED ORGAN SYSTEMS
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
MEDICATION CARE: DATABASES, DRUG USE AND OUTCOMES
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY OF MEDICATION USE BY THE COMMUNITY-BASED ELDERLY
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
QUALITY OF MEDICATION CARE IN LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES: ASSESSMENT OF PROCESS, NEEDS AND TYPE OF INTERVENTION
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
A COMPARISON OF THE APPROPRIATENESS OF PSYCHOTROPIC DRUG AND POLYPHARMACY USE IN MENTAL HEALTH, IN INSTITUTIONALISED PATIENTS AND IN THE COMMUNITY
Principal Advisor
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
THE STUDIES OF ALCOHOLIC LIVER DISEASE (ALD): PATHOGENESIS, PHARMACOKINETICS AND THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
Principal Advisor
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
IDENTIFICATION AND PURIFICATION OF THE JOINT SURFACTANT PROTEINS
Principal Advisor
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
THE EFFECT OF CHEMICAL STRUCTURE ON THE ABSORPTION OF SUNSCREENS THROUGH THE SKIN
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Human mesenchymal stem cell-derived liver-on-a-chip for the study of cell migration
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kim Bridle, Dr Xiaowen Liang, Dr Haolu Wang
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
The Characterisation of Tumour Self-Seeded Cells in Liver Cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Haolu Wang, Dr Xiaowen Liang
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Enhanced topical drug delivery for treatment of human melanoma
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Ross Barnard, Associate Professor Yousuf Mohammed, Associate Professor Helmut Schaider
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of a Ketogenic Formulation for Treating Patients with Acute Brain Injury
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bala Venkatesh
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Real-time optical imaging of the liver: diagnosis and prediction of treatment response
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Xin Liu
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
EFFECT OF TOPICAL MAGNESIUM APPLICATION ON EPIDERMAL INTEGRITY AND BARRIER FUNCTION
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Ross Barnard
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Targeted skin delivery of topically applied drugs by optimised formulation design
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Xin Liu
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2014
Master Philosophy
Development of a soluble macrolide formulation and identification of potential benefits in chronic rhinosinusitis.
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Particulate Penetration and Metabolic Effects in Human Skin
Associate Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Beta-lactam antibiotic dosing in critical care units: Bolus vs continuous dosing
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeffrey Lipman
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Depression in Parkinson's disease: assessment methods and risk factors
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor John O'Sullivan
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
SURFACTANT PROTEINS IN EXTRA PULMONARY SITES
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
Contact Emeritus Professor Michael Roberts directly for media enquiries about:
- Clinical pharmacology
- Drug analysis
- Drug delivery - pharmacology
- Drug structure-disposition relationships
- Health care delivery
- Hepatic metabolism
- Medication care
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacology
- Topical (skin) products
- Toxicology - drugs
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