
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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1997
Journal Article
Is there tissue penetration after application of topical salicylate formulations?
Cross, SE, Anderson, C, Thompson, MJ and Roberts, MS (1997). Is there tissue penetration after application of topical salicylate formulations?. Lancet, 350 (9078), 636-636. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(05)63324-7
1997
Journal Article
Modeling of subcutaneous absorption kinetics of infusion solutions in the elderly using technetium
Roberts, MS, Lipschitz, S, Campbell, AJ, Wanwimolruk, S, McQueen, EG and McQueen, M (1997). Modeling of subcutaneous absorption kinetics of infusion solutions in the elderly using technetium. Journal of Pharmacokinetics And Biopharmaceutics, 25 (1), 1-21. doi: 10.1023/A:1025763509326
1997
Journal Article
Tissue and perfusate pharmacokinetics of melphalan in isolated perfused rat hindlimb
Wu, ZY, Smithers, BM and Roberts, MS (1997). Tissue and perfusate pharmacokinetics of melphalan in isolated perfused rat hindlimb. Journal of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics, 282 (3), 1131-1138.
1997
Journal Article
Synthesis, identification, characterization, stability, solubility, and protein binding of ester derivatives of salicylic acid and diflunisal
Hung, DY, Mellick, GD, Prankerd, RJ and Roberts, MS (1997). Synthesis, identification, characterization, stability, solubility, and protein binding of ester derivatives of salicylic acid and diflunisal. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 153 (1), 25-39. doi: 10.1016/S0378-5173(97)00075-6
1997
Journal Article
Relative dispersion of intravascular transit times during isolated human limb perfusions for recurrent melanoma
Roberts, MS, Wu, ZY, Rivory, LP, Smithers, BM, Egerton, WS and Weiss, M (1997). Relative dispersion of intravascular transit times during isolated human limb perfusions for recurrent melanoma. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 44 (4), 347-351. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2125.1997.t01-1-00593.x
1997
Journal Article
Metabolite mean transit times in the liver as predicted by various models of hepatic elimination
Mellick, GD, Anissimov, YG, Bracken, AJ and Roberts, MS (1997). Metabolite mean transit times in the liver as predicted by various models of hepatic elimination. Journal of Pharmacokinetics And Biopharmaceutics, 25 (4), 477-505. doi: 10.1023/A:1025797126763
1997
Journal Article
Methimazole and propylthiouracil equally cross the perfused human term placental lobule
Mortimer, RH, Cannell, GR, Addison, RS, Johnson, LP, Roberts, MS and Bernus, I (1997). Methimazole and propylthiouracil equally cross the perfused human term placental lobule. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology And Metabolism, 82 (9), 3099-3102. doi: 10.1210/jc.82.9.3099
1997
Journal Article
Impulse-response studies on tracer doses of [C-14]lignocaine and its multiple metabolites in the perfused rat liver
Mellick, GD and Roberts, MS (1997). Impulse-response studies on tracer doses of [C-14]lignocaine and its multiple metabolites in the perfused rat liver. Journal of Pharmacy And Pharmacology, 49 (10), 1008-1018.
1996
Journal Article
Local deep tissue penetration of compounds after dermal application: Structure-tissue penetration relationships
Singh, P and Roberts, MS (1996). Local deep tissue penetration of compounds after dermal application: Structure-tissue penetration relationships. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 279 (2), 908-917.
1996
Journal Article
The disposition of aspirin and salicylic acid in the isolated perfused rat liver: The effect of normal and retrograde flow on availability and mean transit time
Mellick, GD and Roberts, MS (1996). The disposition of aspirin and salicylic acid in the isolated perfused rat liver: The effect of normal and retrograde flow on availability and mean transit time. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 48 (7), 738-743. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.1996.tb03962.x
1996
Journal Article
Distribution of systemically administered ampicillin, benzylpenicillin, and flucloxacillin in excisional wounds in diabetic and normal rats and effects of local topical vasodilator treatment
Cross, SE, Thompson, MJ and Roberts, MS (1996). Distribution of systemically administered ampicillin, benzylpenicillin, and flucloxacillin in excisional wounds in diabetic and normal rats and effects of local topical vasodilator treatment. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 40 (7), 1703-1710. doi: 10.1128/AAC.40.7.1703
1996
Journal Article
In vitro and in vivo evaluation in rabbits of a controlled release 5-fluorouracil subconjunctival implant based on poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide)
Wang, GJ, Tucker, IG, Roberts, MS and Hirst, LW (1996). In vitro and in vivo evaluation in rabbits of a controlled release 5-fluorouracil subconjunctival implant based on poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide). Pharmaceutical Research, 13 (7), 1059-1064. doi: 10.1023/A:1016062825360
1996
Journal Article
Epidermal permeability - Penetrant structure relationships .3. The effect of hydrogen bonding interactions and molecular size on diffusion across the stratum corneum
Pugh, WJ, Roberts, MS and Hadgraft, J (1996). Epidermal permeability - Penetrant structure relationships .3. The effect of hydrogen bonding interactions and molecular size on diffusion across the stratum corneum. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 138 (2), 149-165. doi: 10.1016/0378-5173(96)04533-4
1996
Journal Article
Modeling solute sorption into plastic tubing during organ perfusion and intravenous infusions
Roberts, MS (1996). Modeling solute sorption into plastic tubing during organ perfusion and intravenous infusions. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 85 (6), 655-665. doi: 10.1021/js9500621
1996
Journal Article
Maternal to fetal thyroxine transmission in the human term placenta is limited by inner ring deiodination
Mortimer, RH, Galligan, JP, Cannell, GR, Addison, RS and Roberts, MS (1996). Maternal to fetal thyroxine transmission in the human term placenta is limited by inner ring deiodination. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 81 (6), 2247-2249. doi: 10.1210/jc.81.6.2247
1996
Journal Article
The effect of protein binding on the deep tissue penetration and efflux of dermally applied salicylic acid, lidocaine and diazepam in the perfused rat hindlimb
Cross, SE, Wu, ZY and Roberts, MS (1996). The effect of protein binding on the deep tissue penetration and efflux of dermally applied salicylic acid, lidocaine and diazepam in the perfused rat hindlimb. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 277 (1), 366-374.
1996
Journal Article
Epidermal permeability: Penetrant structure relationships .2. The effect of H-bonding groups in penetrants on their diffusion through the stratum corneum
Roberts, MS, Pugh, WJ and Hadgraft, J (1996). Epidermal permeability: Penetrant structure relationships .2. The effect of H-bonding groups in penetrants on their diffusion through the stratum corneum. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 132 (1-2), 23-32. doi: 10.1016/0378-5173(95)04278-4
1996
Journal Article
Tissue distribution kinetics as determinant of transit time dispersion of drugs in organs: Application of a stochastic model to the rat hindlimb
Weiss, M and Roberts, MS (1996). Tissue distribution kinetics as determinant of transit time dispersion of drugs in organs: Application of a stochastic model to the rat hindlimb. Journal of Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics, 24 (2), 173-196. doi: 10.1007/BF02353488
1996
Journal Article
High-performance liquid chromatographic assay for common sunscreening agents in cosmetic products, bovine serum albumin solution and human plasma
Jiang, R, Hayden, CGJ, Prankerd, RJ, Roberts, MS and Benson, HAE (1996). High-performance liquid chromatographic assay for common sunscreening agents in cosmetic products, bovine serum albumin solution and human plasma. Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Applications, 682 (1), 137-145. doi: 10.1016/0378-4347(96)00063-1
1996
Journal Article
High-performance liquid chromatographic determination of phenol, 4-nitrophenol, β-naphthol and a number of their glucuronide and sulphate conjugates in organ perfusate
Thompson M.J., Ballinger L.N., Cross S.E. and Roberts M.S. (1996). High-performance liquid chromatographic determination of phenol, 4-nitrophenol, β-naphthol and a number of their glucuronide and sulphate conjugates in organ perfusate. Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Applications, 677 (1), 117-122. doi: 10.1016/0378-4347(95)00368-1
Funding
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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
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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