
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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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
2004
Book Chapter
Pharmacokinetics and metabolism of the salicylates
Graham, G. G., Roberts, Michael S., Day, R. O. and Rainsford, K. D. (2004). Pharmacokinetics and metabolism of the salicylates. Aspirin and related drugs. (pp. 97-155) edited by K.D. Rainsford. London, U.K.: Taylor & Francis.
2004
Journal Article
Factors influencing PRN medication use in nursing homes
Stokes, JA, Purdie, DM and Roberts, MS (2004). Factors influencing PRN medication use in nursing homes. Pharmacy World & Science, 26 (3), 148-154. doi: 10.1023/B:PHAR.0000026803.89436.a8
2004
Journal Article
Ion-trapping, microsomal binding, and unbound drug distribution in the hepatic retention of basic drugs
Siebert, Gerhard A., Hung, Daniel Y., Chang, Ping and Roberts, Michael S. (2004). Ion-trapping, microsomal binding, and unbound drug distribution in the hepatic retention of basic drugs. Journal of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics, 308 (1), 228-235. doi: 10.1124/jpet.103.056770
2004
Journal Article
Diffusion modeling of percutaneous absorption kinetics: 3. Variable diffusion and partition coefficients, consequences for stratum corneum depth profiles and desorption kinetics
Anissimov, YG and Roberts, MS (2004). Diffusion modeling of percutaneous absorption kinetics: 3. Variable diffusion and partition coefficients, consequences for stratum corneum depth profiles and desorption kinetics. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 93 (2), 470-487. doi: 10.1002/jps.10567
2004
Journal Article
Physical enhancement of transdermal drug application: is delivery technology keeping up with pharmaceutical development?
Cross, S. E. and Roberts, M. S. (2004). Physical enhancement of transdermal drug application: is delivery technology keeping up with pharmaceutical development?. Current Drug Delivery, 1 (1), 81-92. doi: 10.2174/1567201043480045
2004
Journal Article
Increased platelet-derived microparticles in the coronary circulation of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty patients
Craft, J. A., Masci, P. P., Roberts, M. S., Brighton, T. A., Garrahy, P., Cox, S. and Marsh, N. A. (2004). Increased platelet-derived microparticles in the coronary circulation of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty patients. Blood Coagulation & Fibrinolysis, 15 (6), 475-482. doi: 10.1097/00001721-200408000-00006
2004
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. (2004). Hypercapnic acidosis following hypoxia in newborn piglet, a potential neuroprotectant?. 20th Biennial Meeting of the International-Society-for-Neurochemistry/European-Society-for-Neurochemistry, Innsbruck, Austria, 21-26 August, 2005. Oxford: Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/j.1474-1644.2005.03322.x
2004
Journal Article
Medication reviews in the community: results of a randomized, controlled effectiveness trial
Sorensen, Lene, Stokes, Julie A., Purdie, David M., Woodward, Michael, Elliott, Rohan and Roberts, Michael S. (2004). Medication reviews in the community: results of a randomized, controlled effectiveness trial. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 58 (6), 648-664. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2004.02220.x
2004
Journal Article
Detection of surfactant protein A (SP-A) and surfactant protein D (SP-D) in equine synovial fluid with immunoblotting
Kankavi, O and Roberts, MS (2004). Detection of surfactant protein A (SP-A) and surfactant protein D (SP-D) in equine synovial fluid with immunoblotting. Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research-revue Canadienne De Recherche Veterinaire, 68 (2), 146-149.
2004
Journal Article
Disposition kinetics of propranolol isomers in the perfused rat liver
Hung, Daniel Y., Siebert, Gerhard A., Chang, Ping, Anissimov, Yuri G. and Roberts, Michael S. (2004). Disposition kinetics of propranolol isomers in the perfused rat liver. Journal of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics, 311 (2), 822-829. doi: 10.1124/jpet.104.070011
2004
Journal Article
Factors affecting the formation of a skin reservoir for topically applied solutes
Roberts, M. S., Cross, S. E. and Anissimov, Y. G. (2004). Factors affecting the formation of a skin reservoir for topically applied solutes. Skin Pharmacology & Physiology, 17 (1), 3-16. doi: 10.1159/000074057
2004
Journal Article
Simple rules defining the potential of compounds for transdermal delivery or toxicity
Magnusson, Beatrice M., Pugh, W.John and Roberts, Michael S. (2004). Simple rules defining the potential of compounds for transdermal delivery or toxicity. Pharmaceutical Research, 21 (6), 1047-1054. doi: 10.1023/B:PHAM.0000029295.38564.e1
2004
Conference Publication
Increased platelet-derived microparticles in the coronary circulation of patients undergoing coronary angioplasty
Craft, J.A., Masci, P.P., Roberts, M.S., Brighton, T.A., Garrahy, P., Cox, S. and Marsh, N.A. (2004). Increased platelet-derived microparticles in the coronary circulation of patients undergoing coronary angioplasty. 2004 ISHR World Congress, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 7-11 August 2004. London, United Kingdom: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2004.05.002
2004
Conference Publication
Optical fibre probe for microdialysis
Verhaege, A., Heng Ng, C., Zvyagin, A. V., Anissimov, Y. and Roberts, M. S. (2004). Optical fibre probe for microdialysis. The Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology, Canberra, 5-8 July, 2004. Canberra: The Australian National University.
2004
Journal Article
In-home medication reviews for war veterans: Early experience in Australia
Sorensen, L., King, M. A., Peck, R. and Roberts, M. S. (2004). In-home medication reviews for war veterans: Early experience in Australia. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 34 (2), 122-124. doi: 10.1002/jppr2004342100
2003
Journal Article
Unexpected clobetasol propionate profile in human stratum corneum after topical application in vitro
Mueller, B., Anissimov, Y. G. and Roberts, M. S. (2003). Unexpected clobetasol propionate profile in human stratum corneum after topical application in vitro. Pharmaceutical Research, 20 (11), 1835-1837. doi: 10.1023/B:PHAM.0000003382.20030.54
2003
Conference Publication
A comparison of the hepatic extraction of transferrin-bound and non-transferrin bound iron in an animal model of haemolytic anemia
Bridle, K. R., Fletcher, L. M., Murphy, T., Walters, M., Hung, D., Chang, P., Siebert, G., Roberts, M. and Crawford, D. H. G. (2003). A comparison of the hepatic extraction of transferrin-bound and non-transferrin bound iron in an animal model of haemolytic anemia. 54th Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 24-28 October 2003. Carlton South, Vic.: Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1746.18.s2.5.x
2003
Journal Article
Bovine-serum-albumin-containing receptor phase better predicts transdermal absorption parameters for lipophilic compounds
Cross, Sheree E., Anissimov, Yuri G., Magnusson, Beatrice M. and Roberts, Michael S. (2003). Bovine-serum-albumin-containing receptor phase better predicts transdermal absorption parameters for lipophilic compounds. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 120 (4), 589-591. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1747.2003.12083.x
2003
Journal Article
Transdermal penetration of vasoconstrictors - Present understanding and assessment of the human epidermal flux and retention of free bases and ion-pairs
Cross, SE, Thompson, MJ and Roberts, MS (2003). Transdermal penetration of vasoconstrictors - Present understanding and assessment of the human epidermal flux and retention of free bases and ion-pairs. Pharmaceutical Research, 20 (2), 270-274. doi: 10.1023/A:1022235507186
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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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