
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
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
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
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
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
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
Book Chapter
Solvent and Vehicle Effects on the Skin
Roberts, M.S., Gierden, A., Riviere, Jim E and Monteiro-Riviere, Nancy. A (2008). Solvent and Vehicle Effects on the Skin. Dermal Absorption and Toxicity Assessment. (pp. 433-447) edited by Roberts, M.S. and Walters, K.A.. USA: Informa Healthcare.
2008
Journal Article
Non-melanoma skin cancers
Ahmed, A. H., Soyer, H. P., Saunders, N., Boukamp, P. and Roberts, M. S. (2008). Non-melanoma skin cancers. Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms, 5 (1), e55-e62. doi: 10.1016/j.ddmec.2008.05.007
2008
Book Chapter
Regulatory aspects in modified-release drug delivery
Roberts, Michael S., Bartholomaeus, Andrew, Wade, George, Ghani, Sultan and Marroum, Patrick J. (2008). Regulatory aspects in modified-release drug delivery. Modified-Release Drug Delivery Technology, Second Edition. (pp. 357-383) CRC Press.
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
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
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
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.
2007
Journal Article
Qualitative and quantitative comparison of heat separated epidermis and dermatomed skin in percutaneous absorption studies
Atrux-Tallau, N., Pirot, F., Falson, F., Roberts, M. S. and Maibach, H. I. (2007). Qualitative and quantitative comparison of heat separated epidermis and dermatomed skin in percutaneous absorption studies. Archives of Dermatological Research, 299 (10), 507-511. doi: 10.1007/s00403-007-0789-y
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.
2007
Book
Dermal absorption and toxicity assessment: Second edition
Roberts, Michael S. and Walters, Kenneth A. (2007). Dermal absorption and toxicity assessment: Second edition. CRC Press.
2007
Journal Article
The influence of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on inappropriate prescribing in Australian nursing homes
King, M. A. and Roberts, M. S. (2007). The influence of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on inappropriate prescribing in Australian nursing homes. Pharmacy World & Science, 29 (1), 39-42. doi: 10.1007/s11096-005-5618-9
2007
Journal Article
Surfactant protein expression in human skin: Evidence and implications
Mo, Y.-K., Kankavi, O., Masci, P. P., Mellick, G. D., Whitehouse, M. W., Boyle, G. M., Parsons, P. G., Roberts, M. S. and Cross, S. E. (2007). Surfactant protein expression in human skin: Evidence and implications. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 127 (2), 381-386. doi: 10.1038/sj.jid.5700561
2007
Journal Article
Human skin penetration of sunscreen nanoparticles: In-vitro assessment of a novel micronized zinc oxide formulation
Cross, S. E., Innes, B., Roberts, M. S., Tsuzuki, T., Robertson, T. A. and McCormick, P. (2007). Human skin penetration of sunscreen nanoparticles: In-vitro assessment of a novel micronized zinc oxide formulation. Skin Pharmacology And Physiology, 20 (3), 148-154. doi: 10.1159/000098701
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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