
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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2000
Conference Publication
The release of lipophilic agents from formulations and solutions through permeable membranes
Hayden, C. G., Warnholtz, C. R., Cross, S. E., Benson, H. A. and Roberts, M. S. (2000). The release of lipophilic agents from formulations and solutions through permeable membranes. 7th International PPP Conference, La Grande Motte, France, 25-29 April 2000. Cardiff, UK: STS Publishing.
1999
Journal Article
Percutaneous absorption of topically applied NSAIDS and other compounds: Role of solute properties, skin physiology and delivery systems
Cross, Sheree E. and Roberts, Michael S. (1999). Percutaneous absorption of topically applied NSAIDS and other compounds: Role of solute properties, skin physiology and delivery systems. Inflammopharmacology, 7 (4), 339-350. doi: 10.1007/s10787-999-0028-6
1999
Journal Article
Diffusion modeling of percutaneous absorption kinetics. 1. Effects of flow rate, receptor sampling rate, and viable epidermal resistance for a constant donor concentration
Anissimov, Yuri G. and Roberts, Michael S. (1999). Diffusion modeling of percutaneous absorption kinetics. 1. Effects of flow rate, receptor sampling rate, and viable epidermal resistance for a constant donor concentration. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 88 (11), 1201-1209. doi: 10.1021/js990053i
1999
Journal Article
Overprescribing: have we made any progress?
Pillans, P. and Roberts, M. S. (1999). Overprescribing: have we made any progress?. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Medicine, 29 (4), 485-486. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.1999.tb00747.x
1999
Journal Article
Over the counter (OTC) oral remedies for arthritis and rheumatism: How effective are they?
Whitehouse, M. W., Roberts, M. S. and Brooks, P. M. (1999). Over the counter (OTC) oral remedies for arthritis and rheumatism: How effective are they?. Inflammopharmacology, 7 (2), 89-105. doi: 10.1007/BF02918382
1999
Journal Article
Modeling of hepatic elimination and organ distribution kinetics with the extended convection-dispersion model
Roberts, MS and Anissimov, YG (1999). Modeling of hepatic elimination and organ distribution kinetics with the extended convection-dispersion model. Journal of Pharmacokinetics And Biopharmaceutics, 27 (4), 343-382. doi: 10.1023/A:1020992421184
1999
Conference Publication
Influence of emulsion viscosity with infinite and finite dosing on the penetration of benzophenone-3 through human epidermal and polyethylene membranes
Cross, S. E., Jiang, R., Benson, H. A. and Roberts, M. S. (1999). Influence of emulsion viscosity with infinite and finite dosing on the penetration of benzophenone-3 through human epidermal and polyethylene membranes. 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of ASCEPT, Sydney, 4-8 Dec, 1999. Sydney: Australian Society of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology.
1999
Journal Article
A physiological pharmacokinetic model for solute disposition in tissues below a topical application site
Roberts, MS and Cross, SE (1999). A physiological pharmacokinetic model for solute disposition in tissues below a topical application site. Pharmaceutical Research, 16 (9), 1392-1398. doi: 10.1023/A:1018998908655
1999
Conference Publication
The use of finite dose data to predict transdermal absorption parameters
Anissimov, Y., Cross, S. E. and Roberts, M. S. (1999). The use of finite dose data to predict transdermal absorption parameters. 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of ASCEPT, Sydney, Australia, 4-8 Dec, 1999. Sydney, Australia: Australian Society of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology.
1999
Conference Publication
In vitro penetrations of solutes through human skin and polyethylene membranes: The effect of sampling rate. A solubiliser, and increased static diffusion layer
Hayden, C. G., Cross, S. E., Benson, H. A. and Roberts, M. S. (1999). In vitro penetrations of solutes through human skin and polyethylene membranes: The effect of sampling rate. A solubiliser, and increased static diffusion layer. 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of ASCEPT, Sydney, 4-8 Dec, 1999. Sydney: ASCEPT.
1999
Journal Article
Sunscreens: are Australians getting the good oil? Reply
Hayden, C. G. J., Roberts, M. S. and Benson, H. A. E. (1999). Sunscreens: are Australians getting the good oil? Reply. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Medicine, 29 (1), 104-104.
1999
Journal Article
The back diffusion of glucose across human skin in vitro
Pellett, MA, Hadgraft, J and Roberts, MS (1999). The back diffusion of glucose across human skin in vitro. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 193 (1), 27-35. doi: 10.1016/S0378-5173(99)00314-2
1999
Conference Publication
Evaluation of the transfer of quality use of medicines research into practice in residential aged care
Stokes, J. A. and Roberts, M. S. (1999). Evaluation of the transfer of quality use of medicines research into practice in residential aged care. 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of ASCEPT, Sydney, 4-8 Dec, 1999. Sydney: Australian Society of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology.
1999
Journal Article
Defining a model to predict the distribution of topically applied growth factors and other solutes in excisional full-thickness wounds
Cross, SE and Roberts, MS (1999). Defining a model to predict the distribution of topically applied growth factors and other solutes in excisional full-thickness wounds. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 112 (1), 36-41. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1747.1999.00473.x
1999
Conference Publication
The release of lipophilic agents from formulations and solutions through permeable membranes
Warnholtz, C. R., Hayden, C. G., Cross, S. E., Benson, H. A. and Roberts, M. S. (1999). The release of lipophilic agents from formulations and solutions through permeable membranes. 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of ASCEPT, Sydney, Australia, 4-8 Dec, 1999. Sydney, Australia: Australian Society of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology.
1999
Journal Article
Absorption of sunscreens across human skin: an evaluation of commercial products for children and adults
Jiang, R, Roberts, MS, Collins, DM and Benson, HAE (1999). Absorption of sunscreens across human skin: an evaluation of commercial products for children and adults. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 48 (4), 635-637. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2125.1999.00056.x
1999
Conference Publication
The extended convection-dispersion model of organ distribution kinetics
Roberts, M. S. and Anissimov, Y. (1999). The extended convection-dispersion model of organ distribution kinetics. 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of ASCEPT, Sydney, 4-8 Dec, 1999. Sydney, Australia: Australian Society of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology.
1999
Conference Publication
Common vehicle components effects on flux of 3H water and 14C phenol through human epidermis
Rosado, C., Cross, S. E., Pugh, J., Hadgraft, J. and Roberts, M. S. (1999). Common vehicle components effects on flux of 3H water and 14C phenol through human epidermis. 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of ASCEPT, Sydney, Australia, 4 - 8 December, 1999. Melbourne, Vic.: ASCEPT.
1999
Journal Article
Targeting local tissues by transdermal application: Understanding drug physicochemical properties that best exploit protein binding and blood flow effects
Cross, SE and Roberts, MS (1999). Targeting local tissues by transdermal application: Understanding drug physicochemical properties that best exploit protein binding and blood flow effects. Drug Development Research, 46 (3-4), 309-315. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1098-2299(199903/04)46:3/43.0.CO;2-H
1999
Journal Article
Lateral iontophoretic solute transport in skin
Lai, PM, Anissimov, YG and Roberts, MS (1999). Lateral iontophoretic solute transport in skin. Pharmaceutical Research, 16 (1), 46-54. doi: 10.1023/A:1018862510646
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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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