Emeritus Professor Michael Roberts
Emeritus Professor

Michael Roberts

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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
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Fields of research

Clinical sciences Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences

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

Search Professor Michael Roberts’s works on UQ eSpace

703 works between 1970 and 2025
All (703) Journal Article (577) Book Chapter (44) Conference Publication (75) Book (6) Other Outputs (1)

361 - 380 of 703 works

2008

Journal Article

An integrated pharmacokinetic and imaging evaluation of vehicle effects on solute human epidermal flux and, retention characteristics

Winckle, G., Anissimov, Y. G., Cross, S. E., Wise, G. and Roberts, M. S. (2008). An integrated pharmacokinetic and imaging evaluation of vehicle effects on solute human epidermal flux and, retention characteristics. Pharmaceutical Research, 25 (1), 158-166. doi: 10.1007/s11095-007-9416-z

An integrated pharmacokinetic and imaging evaluation of vehicle effects on solute human epidermal flux and, retention characteristics

2008

Book Chapter

Drugs for Pain and Inflammation

Whitehouse, M., Sarkar, M. and Roberts, M.S. (2008). Drugs for Pain and Inflammation. Dermatologic, Cosmeceutic, and Cosmetic Development -Therapeutic and Novel Approaches. (pp. 215-241) edited by Walters, K.A. and Roberts, M.S.. USA: Informa Healthcare.

Drugs for Pain and Inflammation

2008

Book Chapter

Beyond stratum corneum

Dancik, Yuri, Jepps, Owen G. and Roberts, Michael S. (2008). Beyond stratum corneum. Dermal absorption and toxicity assessment. (pp. 209-250) edited by Michael S. Roberts and Kenneth A. Walters. New York, USA: Informa Healthcare.

Beyond stratum corneum

2008

Book Chapter

Iontophoresis

Kanikkannan, N., Bonner, M., Singh, J. and Roberts, M.S. (2008). Iontophoresis. Dermatologic, Cosmeceutic, and Cosmetic Development -Therapeutic and Novel Approaches. (pp. 517-535) edited by Walters, K.A. and Roberts, M.S.. USA: Informa Healthcare.

Iontophoresis

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.

Skin Hydration - A Key Determinant in Topical Absorption

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

Skin, drug and chemical reactions

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.

The effect of choice of resuscitation fluid on interstitial tissue antibiotic distribution in acute thermal injury in rats

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.

Human Skin Morphology and Dermal Absorption

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.

Development and validation of RP-HPLC method for quantification of peptide dendrimers in skin permeation experiments

2007

Journal Article

Inadequate antimicrobial prophylaxis during surgery: a study of beta-lactam levels during burn debridement

Dalley, Andrew J., Lipman, Jeffrey, Venkatesh, Bala, Rudds, Michael, Roberts, Michael S. and Cross, Sheree E. (2007). Inadequate antimicrobial prophylaxis during surgery: a study of beta-lactam levels during burn debridement. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 60 (1), 166-169. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkm128

Inadequate antimicrobial prophylaxis during surgery: a study of beta-lactam levels during burn debridement

2007

Journal Article

Effects of hypoxia/reperfusion injury on drug disposition in the rat isolated perfused liver

Arab, H. A., Cheung, K., Hickman, P. E., Potter, J. M., Kadkhodaee, M. and Roberts, M. S. (2007). Effects of hypoxia/reperfusion injury on drug disposition in the rat isolated perfused liver. Clinical And Experimental Pharmacology And Physiology, 34 (4), 332-338. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1681.2007.04550.x

Effects of hypoxia/reperfusion injury on drug disposition in the rat isolated perfused liver

2007

Journal Article

Grey goo on the skin? Nanotechnology, cosmetic and sunscreen safety

Nohynek, Gerhard J., Lademann, Jürgen, Ribaud, Christele and Roberts, Michael S. (2007). Grey goo on the skin? Nanotechnology, cosmetic and sunscreen safety. Critical Reviews In Toxicology, 37 (3), 251-277. doi: 10.1080/10408440601177780

Grey goo on the skin? Nanotechnology, cosmetic and sunscreen safety

2007

Book

Dermatologic, cosmeceutic, and cosmetic development: Therapeutic and novel approaches

Walters, Kenneth A. and Roberts, Michael S. (2007). Dermatologic, cosmeceutic, and cosmetic development: Therapeutic and novel approaches. CRC Press.

Dermatologic, cosmeceutic, and cosmetic development: Therapeutic and novel approaches

2007

Book Chapter

Iontophoresis

Kanikkannan, Narayanasamy, Bonner, Michael, Singh, Jagdish and Roberts, Michael S. (2007). Iontophoresis. Dermatologic, Cosmeceutic, and Cosmetic Development: Therapeutic and Novel Approaches. (pp. 517-536) CRC Press.

Iontophoresis

2007

Book Chapter

Solvent and vehicle effects on the skin

Roberts, Michael S., Gierden, Audrey, Riviere, Jim E. and Monteiro-Riviere, Nancy A. (2007). Solvent and vehicle effects on the skin. Dermal Absorption and Toxicity Assessment, Second Edition. (pp. 433-448) CRC Press.

Solvent and vehicle effects on the skin

2007

Journal Article

Characterization of the physiological spaces and distribution of tolbutamide in the perfused rat pancreas

Fanning, Kent John and Roberts, Michael S. (2007). Characterization of the physiological spaces and distribution of tolbutamide in the perfused rat pancreas. Pharmaceutical Research, 24 (3), 512-520. doi: 10.1007/s11095-006-9167-2

Characterization of the physiological spaces and distribution of tolbutamide in the perfused rat pancreas

2007

Book Chapter

Drugs for pain and inflammation

Whitehouse, Michael W., Sarkar, Mantu and Roberts, Michael S. (2007). Drugs for pain and inflammation. Dermatologic, Cosmeceutic, and Cosmetic Development: Therapeutic and Novel Approaches. (pp. 215-242) CRC Press.

Drugs for pain and inflammation

2007

Book Chapter

Skin hydration-a key determinant in topical absorption

Roberts, Michael S., Bouwstra, Joke, Pirot, Fabrice and Falson, Françoise (2007). Skin hydration-a key determinant in topical absorption. Dermatologic, Cosmeceutic, and Cosmetic Development: Therapeutic and Novel Approaches. (pp. 115-124) CRC Press.

Skin hydration-a key determinant in topical absorption

2007

Book Chapter

Physiologically based pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of skin

Dancik, Yuri, Jepps, Owen G. and Roberts, Michael S. (2007). Physiologically based pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of skin. Dermal Absorption and Toxicity Assessment, Second Edition. (pp. 179-208) CRC Press.

Physiologically based pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of skin

2007

Book Chapter

Skin structure, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and the efficacy of topically applied agents

Walters, Kenneth A. and Roberts, Michael S. (2007). Skin structure, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and the efficacy of topically applied agents. Dermatologic, Cosmeceutic, and Cosmetic Development: Therapeutic and Novel Approaches. (pp. 1-11) CRC Press.

Skin structure, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and the efficacy of topically applied agents

Current funding

  • 1995 - 2025
    Quality medication care project
    Quality Medication Care Pty Ltd
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2018 - 2021
    Formulation drug product quality attributes in dermal physiologically-based pharmacokinetic models for topical dermatological drug products and transdermal delivery systems
    United States Food and Drug Administration
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    Physiologically-based pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of therapeutic stem cells for liver disease
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Properties of nanomaterials determine their disposal by liver cells
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    NHMRC SPRF (administered by Uni SA) - Improving therapeutic and toxicological outcomes
    University of South Australia
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Addressing an unmet need by establishing a state-of-the-art translational model at UQ: The hollow fibre in vitro infection model
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2018
    An integrated research program in human toxicology to ensure rapid translation of results into practice and regulation (NHMRC Program Grant administered by The University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Advanced imaging to define hepatic & intestinal drug disposition in aging & liver diseases (NHMRC Project Grant administered by UniSA)
    University of South Australia
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Specific targeting of nanosystems by cutaneous delivery (NHMRC Project Grant administered by University of South Australia)
    University of South Australia
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Skin bioavailability and targeted skin delivery by topical application
    Cancer Council Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Biomarkers of acute renal toxicity in humans (NHMRC Project Grant administered by the University of New South Wales)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2015
    Improving therapeutic outcomes through pharmaceutical sciences research (NHMRC Research Fellowship UniSA lead)
    University of South Australia
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Analytical instrumentation enabling rapid compound separation and chemical structure analysis via mass fingerprinting
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Improving immune response to vaccines by selective targeting of epithelial regions with the Nanopatch
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Mayne Bequest Fund Research Support Award: Drug transport and metabolism in skin, liver and other organs, including real-time confocal and multiphoton microscopic imaging
    Mayne Bequest Fund
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellowship (UniSA lead)
    University of South Australia
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    International Needle-free Vaccination Alliance (INVax)
    Queensland Government Smart State National and International Research Alliances Program
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Pharmacodynamics in Liver Disease and in Liver Surgery
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2014
    The Toxicology of Nanomaterials
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    A phase II randomised controlled trial of atorvastatin therapy in intensive care patients with severe sepsis (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Monash University)
    Monash University
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2012
    NICM Collaborative Centre for Transitional Preclinical and Clinical Research in Nutraceuticals and Herbal Medicine.
    National Institute of Complementary Medicine
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Topical peptide delivery for cosmetic and therapeutic benefits
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Antibiotic dosing in the at risk critically ill patient
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Assessment of topically treated non melanoma skin cancers by sequential optical biopsies using multiphoton microscopy
    Cancer Council Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Improved quantification of spatial and temporal changes in plasma and tissue drug levels and tissue pathology
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    PA Foundation Project Funding for the Therapeutics Research Unit (2008)
    PA Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Relationship between melanosome distribution and skin colour
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Micro-nanoprojection patches for minimally-invasive and targeted delivery of genes and drugs to skin cells: from concept to technology platform
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Altered hepatic pharmacokinetics as a consequence of drug- and disease-induced changes in hepatic vascularity
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    NHMRC SENIOR PRINCIPAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
    NHMRC Research Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2006
    Optimal antibiotic dosing in burns: Fluid dynamics and drug tissue pharmacokinetics
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Pharmacokinetic Modelling of Various B-lactam Antibiotics in Critically-ill Patients using Microdialysis
    Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Evaluation of topical delivery of therapeutic compounds by ultrasound and dermal abrasion
    Pfizer Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    Development of an experimental intensive care facility
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Dialysis-assisted Fibre-optic Spectroscopy (DAFOS) for Monitoring Drug Concentration In Situ
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Management of burn injury: Fluid dynamics and antibiotic pharmacokinetics
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005
    NHMRC Equipment Grant : Estimation of drugs, peptides and metabolites using HPLC-Mass-spectrometry-microdialysis
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005
    NHMRC_Equipment Grant =Techniplast Caging System and Mobile laminar flow cabinets, air-conditioning upgrade
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Optimal Antibiotic Dosing in Burns: Fluid Dynamics and Drug Tissue Pharmacokinetics
    Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Targeted drug delivery by topical application
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Vanomycin dosing in patients with sepsis: Can we do better?
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    NHMRC_Equipment Grant _HLTH_CICR_Med SCD
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2006
    PAHF block funding
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Causes, assessment and treatment of dehydration in older people.
    NHMRCARC Ageing Well, Ageing Productively Program
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Effect Of Liver Pathophysiology On Hepatic Pharmacokinetics
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow - Support Enhancement Option (out of round) - grant admin. through 2002000454.
    NHMRC Fellowship Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2012
    Research support for Therapeutics Research Unit
    Inter Derm Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Wound care benchmarking in community pharmacy - Piloting a method of QA indicator development
    Pharmacy Guild of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2005
    Extracellular acidosis and pH-modulating drugs as novel therapies for neuroprotection in hypoxia/schemia in the newborn
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Iron metabolism and the cirrhotic liver: studies on iron absorbtion and hepatic iron kenetics
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Liver pharmacokinetics
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2005
    SENIOR PRINCIPAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: Targeted drug delivery by topical application.
    NHMRC Fellowship Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Single pass whole body and isolated organ perfusion: new insights into determinants of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2002
    The role of surfactant proteins in epidermal barrier function
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2004
    Lipid and liposaccharide based drug delivery systems
    Wellcome Trust
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Improving responses to regional perfusion chemotherapy to tumours
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2005
    Targeted Drug Delivery by Topical Application
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2001
    The Skin Penetration And Potential Toxicity Of Sunscreens
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2006
    Prediction of Drug Structure Determinants for Drug Delivery in the Skin
    Pfizer Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Support towards postdoctoral fellowship for Kelley Foster
    Lions Medical Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2000
    The distribution and uptake of drugs - an international approach
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2000
    Domicilary medication review project
    DHAC Pharmaceutical Benefits Branch
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Modelling Solute and Metabolite Disposition Kinetics in Perfused Liver
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Neuroprotection in the developing brain
    Mayne Bequest Fund
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Neuroprotection in the Developing Brain
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2000
    Skin penetration and risk assessment of topical suncreens
    Queensland Cancer Fund
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Surfactant proteins in the lubrication of normal and arthritic joints, and tissue distribution of surfactant proteins in other tissues
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Topical local vasodilation for treatment of clinical conditions related to regional perfusion impairment
    Mayne Bequest Fund
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Hepatic pharmacokinetics of Diltiazem/Hepazem in the dog
    ICI Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Drug Disposition in the Perfused Rat Brain Prior to and Following Ischaemia
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Isolated limb infusion of melphalan and microdialysis technique in treatment of recurrent malignant melanoma
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Surfactant Proteins in the Lubrication of Normal Arthritic Joints
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1998
    The Effect of Formulation and Chemical Structure on Absorption of Sunscreens Through the Skin
    Cancer Bequest Fund
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Treatment of Recurrent Malignant Melanoma by Limb Infusion of Cytotoxic Drugs and Other Techniques
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1998
    Pharmacokinetics of tumour necrosis factor (TNF) in isolated rat hindlimb perfusions and infusions related to melanoma therapy
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Medication used in aged care hostels: A team approach applied to defining and optimising quality drug use in residents of aged hostels
    Department Health & Family Services - General
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Comparison of local anaesthesia of the skin using iontophoresis and anaesthetic gel
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 2001
    Targeted drug delivery by topical application
    NHMRC Project Grant - 5 Yr Extended with Fellow
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1999
    Topical product design and drug/xenobiotic transdermal delivery
    DIST - Department Industry, Science and Tourism
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    Determining the efficacy of emu oil in wound healing and cellular regeneration
    Agriculture, Animal Research & Development Serv.WA
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1998
    Medication use in aged care hostels
    Department Health & Family Services - General
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Establishment of the microdialysis technique for continuous measurement of drug concentrations in brain and body tissue
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1998
    Function and regulation of fatty acid binding proteins in the liver
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1998
    Modelling solute and metabolite disposition kinetics in the perfused liver
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    Targeting and monitoring drug delivery in specific tissues using iontophoresis and microdialysis
    Quality Funds Round 3
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1997
    General Practitioners and quality of care in nursing homes
    Department Health & Family Services - GPEP
    Open grant
  • 1995
    Iontophoresis of drugs in the ocular region (2)
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1996
    Transdermal delivery research
    Biotech Australia Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1997
    Pharmacokinetics of melphalan in isolated limb perfusion and infusion
    Queensland Cancer Fund
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1997
    The effect of formulation and chemical structure on the absorption of sunscreens through the skin
    Queensland Cancer Fund
    Open grant

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Enquiries

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  • 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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