
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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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
2003
Journal Article
Effect of vehicle pretreatment on the flux, retention, and diffusion of topically applied penetrants in vitro
Rosado, C, Cross, SE, Pugh, WJ, Roberts, MS and Hadgraft, J (2003). Effect of vehicle pretreatment on the flux, retention, and diffusion of topically applied penetrants in vitro. Pharmaceutical Research, 20 (9), 1502-1507. doi: 10.1023/A:1025778731901
2003
Conference Publication
A comparison of the hepatic extraction of transferrin-bound and non-transferrin bound iron in an animal model of hemolytic anemia
Fletcher,Linda, Bridle, Kim, Murphy, Therese, Walters, Margaret, Hung, Daniel, Chang, Ping, Siebert, Gerhard, Roberts, Michael and Crawford, Darrell (2003). A comparison of the hepatic extraction of transferrin-bound and non-transferrin bound iron in an animal model of hemolytic anemia. 54th Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 24 - 28 October, 2003. Hoboken, NJ, U.S.A: Wiley Interscience. doi: 10.1002/hep.1840380508
2003
Journal Article
Determination of the effect of lipophilicity on the in vitro permeability and tissue reservoir characteristics of topically applied solutes in human skin layers
Cross, Sheree E., Magnusson, Beatrice M., Winckle, Gareth, Anissimov, Yuri and Roberts, Michael S. (2003). Determination of the effect of lipophilicity on the in vitro permeability and tissue reservoir characteristics of topically applied solutes in human skin layers. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 120 (5), 759-764. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1747.2003.12131.x
2003
Journal Article
Explicit evidence-based prescribing criteria - an important step in achieving quality therapeutics in nursing homes
Roberts, M. S. and Stokes, J. A. (2003). Explicit evidence-based prescribing criteria - an important step in achieving quality therapeutics in nursing homes. Age And Ageing, 32 (1), 6-7. doi: 10.1093/ageing/32.1.6
2003
Journal Article
Fatty acid binding protein is a major determinant of hepatic pharmacokinetics of palmitate and its metabolites
Hung, DY, Burczynski, FJ, Chang, P, Lewis, A, Masci, PP, Siebert, GA, Anissimov, YG and Roberts, MS (2003). Fatty acid binding protein is a major determinant of hepatic pharmacokinetics of palmitate and its metabolites. American Journal of Physiology-gastrointestinal And Liver Physiology, 284 (3), G423-G433. doi: 10.1152/ajpgi.00328.2002
2002
Journal Article
Cationic drug pharmacokinetics in diseased livers determined by fibrosis index, hepatic protein content, microsomal activity, and nature of drug
Hung, D. Y., Chang, P., Cheung, K., McWhinney, B., Masci, P. P., Weiss, M. and Roberts, M. S. (2002). Cationic drug pharmacokinetics in diseased livers determined by fibrosis index, hepatic protein content, microsomal activity, and nature of drug. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 301 (3), 1079-1087. doi: 10.1124/jpet.301.3.1079
2002
Journal Article
Enterohepatic circulation - Physiological, pharmacokinetic and clinical implications
Roberts, M. S., Magnusson, B. M., Burczynski, F. J. and Weiss, M. (2002). Enterohepatic circulation - Physiological, pharmacokinetic and clinical implications. Clinical Pharmacokinetics, 41 (10), 751-790. doi: 10.2165/00003088-200241100-00005
2002
Journal Article
Catheter effects in organ perfusion experiments
Anissimov, Yuri G., Bracken, Anthony J. and Roberts, Michael S. (2002). Catheter effects in organ perfusion experiments. Journal of Theoretical Biology, 214 (2), 263-273. doi: 10.1006/jtbi.2001.2450
2002
Journal Article
Pro re nata medication for psychoses: the knowledge and beliefs of doctors and nurses
Geffen, J, Cameron, A, Sorensen, L, Stokes, J, Roberts, MS and Geffen, L (2002). Pro re nata medication for psychoses: the knowledge and beliefs of doctors and nurses. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 36 (5), 642-648. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1614.2002.01068.x
2002
Journal Article
Pro re nata medication for psychoses: The knowledge and beliefs of doctors and nurses
Geffen, Josh, Cameron, Allison, Sorensen, Lene, Stokes, Julie, Roberts, Michael S. and Geffen, Laurence (2002). Pro re nata medication for psychoses: The knowledge and beliefs of doctors and nurses. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 36 (5), 642-648. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1614.2002.01068.x
2002
Journal Article
A compartmental model of hepatic disposition kinetics: 1. Model development and application to linear kinetics
Anissimov, YG and Roberts, MS (2002). A compartmental model of hepatic disposition kinetics: 1. Model development and application to linear kinetics. Journal of Pharmacokinetics And Pharmacodynamics, 29 (2), 131-156. doi: 10.1023/A:1019703607647
2002
Journal Article
Distribution kinetics of solutes in the isolated in-situ perfused rat head using the multiple indicator dilution technique and a physiological two-barrier model
Foster, K. A., Weiss, M. and Roberts, M. S. (2002). Distribution kinetics of solutes in the isolated in-situ perfused rat head using the multiple indicator dilution technique and a physiological two-barrier model. Journal of Pharmacy And Pharmacology, 54 (3), 373-382. doi: 10.1211/0022357021778619
2002
Journal Article
Quantitative evaluation of altered hepatic spaces and membrane transport in fibrotic rat liver
Hung, D. Y., Chang, P., Cheung, K., Winterford, C. and Roberts, M. S. (2002). Quantitative evaluation of altered hepatic spaces and membrane transport in fibrotic rat liver. Hepatology, 36 (5), 1180-1189. doi: 10.1053/jhep.2002.36820
2002
Book Chapter
Skin transport
Roberts, Michael S., Elizabeth Cross, Sheree and Pellett, Mark A. (2002). Skin transport. Dermatological and Transdermal Formulations. (pp. 89-196) edited by Kenneth A. Walters.. New York, United States: CRC Press.
2002
Journal Article
Pro re nata medication for psychoses: an audit of practice in two metropolitan hospitals
Geffen, J, Sorensen, L, Stokes, J, Cameron, A, Roberts, MS and Geffen, L (2002). Pro re nata medication for psychoses: an audit of practice in two metropolitan hospitals. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 36 (5), 649-656. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1614.2002.01069.x
2002
Book Chapter
The structure and function of skin
Walters, Kenneth A. and Roberts, Michael S. (2002). The structure and function of skin. Dermatological and Transdermal Formulations. (pp. 1-40) edited by Kenneth A. Walters. New York, United States: CRC Press.
2002
Journal Article
Effective pharmacist involvement in the healthcare team improves patient outcomes
Roberts, M. S. (2002). Effective pharmacist involvement in the healthcare team improves patient outcomes. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 32 (3), 171-174. doi: 10.1002/jppr2002323171
2002
Journal Article
Pro re nata medication for psychoses: An audit of practice in two metropolitan hospitals
Geffen, Josh, Sorensen, Lene, Stokes, Julie, Cameron, Allison, Roberts, Michael S. and Geffen, Laurence (2002). Pro re nata medication for psychoses: An audit of practice in two metropolitan hospitals. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 36 (5), 649-656. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1614.2002.01069.x
Funding
Current funding
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Supervision
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- Emeritus Professor Michael Roberts is:
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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
Herbicide nephrotoxicity in rat and human
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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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
Master Philosophy
IONTOPHORESIS OF THE NAIL
Principal Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
AXOPLASMIC TRANSPORT AND TRANSEPIDERMAL IONTOPHORESIS: FACTORS IN NEUROGENIC PAIN MANAGEMENT
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
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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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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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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