
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
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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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2005
Journal Article
Influence of anatomical site and topical formulation on skin penetration of sunscreens
Benson, H., Sarveiya, V., Risk, S. and Roberts, M. S. (2005). Influence of anatomical site and topical formulation on skin penetration of sunscreens. Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, 1 (3), 209-218.
2005
Book Chapter
The skin reservoir for topically applied solutes
Cross, S.E., Anissimov, Y. and Roberts, M. S. (2005). The skin reservoir for topically applied solutes. Percutaneous Absorption. (pp. 213-234) edited by Robert L Bronaugh and Howard I Maibach. USA: Taylor & Francis Group.
2005
Journal Article
Medication management at home: medication-related risk factors associated with poor health outcomes
Sorensen, L, Stokes, JA, Purdie, DM, Woodward, M and Roberts, MS (2005). Medication management at home: medication-related risk factors associated with poor health outcomes. Age And Ageing, 34 (6), 626-632. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afi202
2005
Journal Article
Biomimetic in silico devices
Hunt, C.A., Ropella, G. E. P., Roberts, M. S. and Yan, L. (2005). Biomimetic in silico devices. Lecture Notes in Computer Science: Computational Methods In Systems Biology, 3082, 34-42.
2005
Journal Article
Reduced hepatic extraction of palmitate in steatosis correlated to lower level of liver fatty acid binding protein
Hung, Daniel Y., Siebert, Gerhard A., Chang, Ping, Burczynski, Frank J. and Roberts, Michael S. (2005). Reduced hepatic extraction of palmitate in steatosis correlated to lower level of liver fatty acid binding protein. American Journal of Physiology-gastrointestinal And Liver Physiology, 288 (1), G93-G100. doi: 10.1152/ajpgi.00196.2004
2005
Journal Article
Medication reviews in the community: results of a randomized, controlled effectiveness trial (vol 58, pg 648, 2004)
Sorensen, L, Stokes, JA, Purdie, DM, Woodward, M, Elliot, R and Roberts, MS (2005). Medication reviews in the community: results of a randomized, controlled effectiveness trial (vol 58, pg 648, 2004). British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 59 (3), 376-376. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2004.02376.x
2005
Book
Final report on the evaluation of the Quality Care Pharmacy Program
Chapman, John, Roberts, Michael and Stokes, Julie (2005). Final report on the evaluation of the Quality Care Pharmacy Program. Canberra A.C.T., Australia: Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
2005
Journal Article
Complementary medicines use by Australian veterans
Ientile, C. S., Sorensen, L., Lemanski, L. and Roberts, M. S. (2005). Complementary medicines use by Australian veterans. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 35 (2), 110-111. doi: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2005.tb00318.x
2005
Book Chapter
Percutaneous absorption of sunscreens
Walters, K. and Roberts, M. S. (2005). Percutaneous absorption of sunscreens. Percutaneous Absorption. (pp. 681-700) edited by Robert L Bronaugh and Howard I Maibach. USA: Taylor & Francis Group.
2005
Journal Article
Antioxidative function of L-FABP in L-FABP stably transfected Chang liver cells
Wang, GQ, Gong, YW, Anderson, J, Sun, DF, Minuk, G, Roberts, MS and Burczynski, FJ (2005). Antioxidative function of L-FABP in L-FABP stably transfected Chang liver cells. Hepatology, 42 (4), 871-879. doi: 10.1002/hep.20857
2005
Journal Article
Assessing the cellular transmembrane electrical potential difference on the hepatic uptake of palmitate
Burczynski, FJ, Hung, D, Wang, GQ, Elmadhoun, B, Lewis, A, Chang, P, Rajaraman, G and Roberts, MS (2005). Assessing the cellular transmembrane electrical potential difference on the hepatic uptake of palmitate. Molecular And Cellular Biochemistry, 270 (1-2), 115-124. doi: 10.1007/s11010-005-5267-2
2005
Conference Publication
Hypercapnic acidosis following hypoxia in newborn piglet, a potential neuroprotectant
Bjorkman, S. T., O'Driscoll, S. M., Burke, C., Roberts, M. S. and Colditz, P. B. (2005). Hypercapnic acidosis following hypoxia in newborn piglet, a potential neuroprotectant. Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Health Care Symposium, Brisbane, 24-28 October 2005.
2005
Journal Article
Membrane binding proteins are the major determinants for the hepatocellular transmembrane flux of long-chain fatty acids bound to albumin
Rajaraman, G., Roberts, M. S., Hung, D., Wang, G. Q. and Burczynski, F. J. (2005). Membrane binding proteins are the major determinants for the hepatocellular transmembrane flux of long-chain fatty acids bound to albumin. Pharmaceutical Research, 22 (11), 1793-1804. doi: 10.1007/s11095-005-7248-2
2005
Journal Article
Uptake and metabolism of ginsenoside Rh2 and its aglycon protopanaxadiol by Caco-2 cells
Xie, H. T., Wang, G.J., Chen, M, Jiang, X. L., Li, H, Lv, H, Huang, C. R., Wang, R and Roberts, M (2005). Uptake and metabolism of ginsenoside Rh2 and its aglycon protopanaxadiol by Caco-2 cells. Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 28 (2), 383-386. doi: 10.1248/bpb.28.383
2005
Journal Article
Sunscreen penetration of human skin and related keratinocyte toxicity after topical application
Hayden, C. G. J., Cross, S. E., Anderson, C., Saunders, N. A. and Roberts, M. S. (2005). Sunscreen penetration of human skin and related keratinocyte toxicity after topical application. Skin Pharmacology And Physiology, 18 (4), 170-174. doi: 10.1159/000085861
2005
Journal Article
Follicular vs intercellular topical delivery: experiences in differentiating between the two using novel formulations of minoxidil and cyanoacrylate casting
Cross, S.E., Wu, Y. and Roberts, M. S. (2005). Follicular vs intercellular topical delivery: experiences in differentiating between the two using novel formulations of minoxidil and cyanoacrylate casting. Cosmetics, Aerosols & Toiletries in Australia, 17 (6), 18-20.
2005
Book Chapter
Mathematical models in peercutaneous absorption
Roberts, M. S. and Anissimov, Y. (2005). Mathematical models in peercutaneous absorption. Percutaneous Absorption. (pp. 1-44) edited by Robert L Bronaugh and Howard I Maibach. USA: Taylor & Francis Group.
2005
Journal Article
Hepatic pharmacokinetics of taurocholate in the normal and cholestatic rat liver
Hung, DY, Siebert, GA, Chang, P and Roberts, MS (2005). Hepatic pharmacokinetics of taurocholate in the normal and cholestatic rat liver. British Journal of Pharmacology, 145 (1), 57-65. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0706148
2005
Journal Article
Inter- and intralaboratory variation of in vitro diffusion cell measurements: An international multicenter study using quasi-standardized methods and materials
Chilcott, R. P., Barai, N., Beezer, A. E., Brain, S. I., Brown, M. B., Bunge, A. L., Burgess, S. E., Cross, S. E., Dalton, C. H., Dias, M., Farinha, A., Finnin, B. C., Roberts, M. S., Green, D. M. and Gunt, H. (2005). Inter- and intralaboratory variation of in vitro diffusion cell measurements: An international multicenter study using quasi-standardized methods and materials. Journal Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 94 (3), 632-638. doi: 10.1002/jps.20229
2004
Journal Article
Molecular size as the main determinant of solute maximum flux across the skin
Magnusson, B. M., Anissimov, Y. G., Cross, S. E. and Roberts, M. S. (2004). Molecular size as the main determinant of solute maximum flux across the skin. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 122 (4), 993-999. doi: 10.1111/j.0022-202X.2004.22413.x
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
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Doctor Philosophy
Injection of Supercritical and Near-Critical Fluids into Supersonic 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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