
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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2001
Journal Article
Mathematical models in percutaneous absorption
Roberts, Michael S., Anissimov, Yuri G. and Gonsalvez, Richard A. (2001). Mathematical models in percutaneous absorption. Journal of toxicology. Cutaneous and ocular toxicology, 20 (2-3), 221-270. doi: 10.1081/CUS-120001859
2001
Journal Article
Structure-hepatic disposition relationships for cationic drugs in isolated perfused rat livers: Transmembrane exchange and cytoplasmic binding process
Hung, Daniel Y., Chang, Ping, Weiss, Michael and Roberts, Michael S. (2001). Structure-hepatic disposition relationships for cationic drugs in isolated perfused rat livers: Transmembrane exchange and cytoplasmic binding process. The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 297 (2), 780-789.
2001
Journal Article
Outcomes of a randomized controlled trial of a clinical pharmacy intervention in 52 nursing homes
Roberts, Michael S., Stokes, Julie A., King, Michelle A., Lynne, Teresa A., Purdie, David M., Glasziou, Paul P., Wilson, D. Andrew J., McCarthy, Sean T., Brooks, Geoffrey E., de Looze, Ferdinandus J. and Del Mar, Christopher B. (2001). Outcomes of a randomized controlled trial of a clinical pharmacy intervention in 52 nursing homes. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 53 (3), 257-265. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2125.2001.00347.x
2001
Conference Publication
Pharmacokinetic implications of hepatic transporter events
Roberts, M. S. (2001). Pharmacokinetic implications of hepatic transporter events. Annual Scientific Meeting of ASCEPT, Dunedin, NZ, 3-5 Dec 2001. Australia: Australasian Soc of Clin & Exper Pharmac. & Toxic..
2001
Journal Article
Probing the effect of vehicles on topical delivery: Understanding the basic relationship between solvent and solute penetration using silicone membranes
Cross, S. E., Pugh, J., Hadgraft, J. and Roberts, M. S. (2001). Probing the effect of vehicles on topical delivery: Understanding the basic relationship between solvent and solute penetration using silicone membranes. Pharmaceutical Research, 18 (7), 999-1005. doi: 10.1023/A:1010996513458
2001
Journal Article
Microdialysis and response during regional chemotherapy by isolated limb infusion of melphalan for limb malignancies
Thompson, J. F., Siebert, G., Anissimov, Y., Smithers, B. M., Doubrovsky, A., Anderson, C. and Roberts, M. S. (2001). Microdialysis and response during regional chemotherapy by isolated limb infusion of melphalan for limb malignancies. British Journal of Cancer, 85 (2), 157-165. doi: 10.1054/bjoc.2001.1902
2001
Journal Article
An improved survival model of hypoxia/ischaemia in the piglet suitable for neuroprotection studies
Foster, K. A., Colditz, P. B., Lingwood, B. E., Burke, C., Dunster, K. R. and Roberts, M. S. (2001). An improved survival model of hypoxia/ischaemia in the piglet suitable for neuroprotection studies. Brain Research, 919 (1), 122-131. doi: 10.1016/S0006-8993(01)03011-6
2001
Conference Publication
Translation of quality use of medicines research into practice in residential and community care settings
Stokes, J. A. and Roberts, M. S. (2001). Translation of quality use of medicines research into practice in residential and community care settings. Inaugural Qld Health & Medical Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, 4 Dec 2001.
2001
Journal Article
Diffusion modeling of percutaneous absorption kinetics: 2. Finite vehicle volume and solvent deposited solids
Anissimov, Y. and Roberts, M. S. (2001). Diffusion modeling of percutaneous absorption kinetics: 2. Finite vehicle volume and solvent deposited solids. Journal of Pharmaceutical Science, 90 (4), 504-520. doi: 10.1002/1520-6017(200104)90:43.0.CO;2-H
2001
Conference Publication
Improving medication use in the Australian community: Using indicators for evaluation
Sorensen, L., Stokes, J. A. and Roberts, M. S. (2001). Improving medication use in the Australian community: Using indicators for evaluation. 5th Congress of the Eur. Assoc. for Clinical Pharmacology & Ther., Odense, Denmark, 12-15 Sept 2001. Copenhagen: Munksgaard.
2001
Journal Article
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of melphalan in isolated limb infusion for recurrent localized limb malignancy
Roberts, M. S., Wu, Z. Y., Siebert, G., Anissimov, Y., Thompson, J. F. and Smithers, B. M. (2001). Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of melphalan in isolated limb infusion for recurrent localized limb malignancy. Melanoma Research, 11 (4), 423-431. doi: 10.1097/00008390-200108000-00014
2001
Conference Publication
Are oils used as laxatives in cosmetics or skin care a trigger for arthritis?
Whitehouse, M. W. and Roberts, M. S. (2001). Are oils used as laxatives in cosmetics or skin care a trigger for arthritis?. IXth International Congress of Toxicology, Brisbane, 8-12 July 2001. Ireland: Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd.
2001
Journal Article
Multidisciplinary case conference reviews: Improving outcomes for nursing home residents, carers and health professionals
King, M. A. and Roberts, M. S. (2001). Multidisciplinary case conference reviews: Improving outcomes for nursing home residents, carers and health professionals. Pharmacy World & Science, 23 (2), 41-45. doi: 10.1023/A:1011215008000
2001
Journal Article
How to optimise use of medications in the elderly
Pillans, P. and Roberts, M. S. (2001). How to optimise use of medications in the elderly. Medicine Today, 2 (4), 60-64.
2001
Journal Article
Hepatocyte [H-3]-palmitate uptake: effect of albumin surface charge modification
Burczynski, FJ, Wang, GQ, Elmadhoun, B, She, YM, Roberts, MS and Standing, KG (2001). Hepatocyte [H-3]-palmitate uptake: effect of albumin surface charge modification. Canadian Journal of Physiology And Pharmacology, 79 (10), 868-875. doi: 10.1139/cjpp-79-10-868
2001
Journal Article
Matching prescription claims with medication data for nursing home residents: Implications for prescriber feedback, drug utilisation studies and selection of prescription claims database
King, M. A., Purdie, D. M. and Roberts, M. S. (2001). Matching prescription claims with medication data for nursing home residents: Implications for prescriber feedback, drug utilisation studies and selection of prescription claims database. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 54 (2), 202-209. doi: 10.1016/S0895-4356(00)00282-1
2001
Conference Publication
Domiciliary medication reviews: Description of the trialled model and results
Sorensen, L. and Roberts, M. S. (2001). Domiciliary medication reviews: Description of the trialled model and results. Annual Scientific Meeting of the ASCEPT, Dunedin, NZ, 3-5 Dec 2001. Australia: Aust Soc of Clin. & Exp. Pharmacol. & Toxic..
2001
Journal Article
Impact of clinical pharmacy on drug use in nursing homes
Roberts, M. S. and Stokes, J. A. (2001). Impact of clinical pharmacy on drug use in nursing homes. Geriatrics & Aging, 4 (9), 36-38.
2001
Journal Article
Can increasing the viscosity of formulations be used to reduce the human skin penetration of the sunscreen oxybenzone?
Cross, Sheree E., Jiang, Ruoying, Benson, Heather A. E. and Roberts, Michael S. (2001). Can increasing the viscosity of formulations be used to reduce the human skin penetration of the sunscreen oxybenzone?. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 117 (1), 147-150. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1747.2001.01398.x
2001
Conference Publication
Economic evaluation of a coordinated care program in Australia
Grobler, M, Stokes, J. A., Watts, I. and Roberts, M. S. (2001). Economic evaluation of a coordinated care program in Australia. International Health Economic Association, York, England, July 2001. UK:
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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
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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