
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.
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- Emeritus Professor Michael Roberts is:
- Available for supervision
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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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1996
Journal Article
An optimized model for rat liver perfusion studies
Cheung, K, Hickman, PE, Potter, JM, Walker, NI, Jericho, M, Haslam, R and Roberts, MS (1996). An optimized model for rat liver perfusion studies. Journal of Surgical Research, 66 (1), 81-89. doi: 10.1006/jsre.1996.0376
1995
Journal Article
Epidermal permeability penetrant structure relationships .1. An analysis of methods of predicting penetration of monofunctional solutes from aqueous solutions
Roberts, MS, Pugh, WJ, Hadgraft, J and Watkinson, AC (1995). Epidermal permeability penetrant structure relationships .1. An analysis of methods of predicting penetration of monofunctional solutes from aqueous solutions. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 126 (1-2), 219-233. doi: 10.1016/0378-5173(95)04130-3
1995
Journal Article
Availability and mean transit times of phenol and its metabolites in the isolated perfused rat liver: Normal and retrograde studies using tracer concentrations of phenol
Ballinger, LN, Cross, SE and Roberts, MS (1995). Availability and mean transit times of phenol and its metabolites in the isolated perfused rat liver: Normal and retrograde studies using tracer concentrations of phenol. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 47 (11), 949-956. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.1995.tb03276.x
1995
Journal Article
Prediction of cathodal iontophoretic transport of various anions across excised skin from different vehicles using conductivity measurements
Yoshida, NH and Roberts, MS (1995). Prediction of cathodal iontophoretic transport of various anions across excised skin from different vehicles using conductivity measurements. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 47 (11), 883-890. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.1995.tb03265.x
1995
Journal Article
Percutaneous absorption of salicylates from some commercially available topical products containing methyl salicylate or salicylate salts in rats
Megwa, SA, Benson, HAE and Roberts, MS (1995). Percutaneous absorption of salicylates from some commercially available topical products containing methyl salicylate or salicylate salts in rats. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 47 (11), 891-896. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.1995.tb03266.x
1995
Journal Article
High-performance liquid chromatographic assay for the measurement of melphalan and its hydrolysis products in perfusate and plasma and melphalan in tissues from human and rat isolated limb perfusions
Wu, Zhen-Yu, Thompson, Melanie J., Roberts, Michael S., Addison, Russell S., Cannell, Graeme R., Grabs, Anthony J. and Smithers, B. Mark (1995). High-performance liquid chromatographic assay for the measurement of melphalan and its hydrolysis products in perfusate and plasma and melphalan in tissues from human and rat isolated limb perfusions. Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications, 673 (2), 267-279. doi: 10.1016/0378-4347(95)00277-5
1995
Journal Article
Influence of Physicochemical Parameters and Perfusate Flow-Rate On the Distribution of Solutes in the Isolated-Perfused Rat Hindlimb Determined by the Impulse-Response Technique
Wu, ZY, Cross, SE and Roberts, MS (1995). Influence of Physicochemical Parameters and Perfusate Flow-Rate On the Distribution of Solutes in the Isolated-Perfused Rat Hindlimb Determined by the Impulse-Response Technique. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 84 (8), 1020-1027. doi: 10.1002/jps.2600840820
1995
Journal Article
Importance of Dermal Blood-Supply and Epidermis On the Transdermal Iontophoretic Delivery of Monovalent Cations
Cross, SE and Roberts, MS (1995). Importance of Dermal Blood-Supply and Epidermis On the Transdermal Iontophoretic Delivery of Monovalent Cations. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 84 (5), 584-592. doi: 10.1002/jps.2600840513
1995
Journal Article
Modeling of Plasma-Levels of Drugs Following Transdermal Iontophoresis
Singh, P, Roberts, MS and Maibach, HI (1995). Modeling of Plasma-Levels of Drugs Following Transdermal Iontophoresis. Journal of Controlled Release, 33 (2), 293-298. doi: 10.1016/0168-3659(94)00101-Y
1994
Journal Article
Melphalan uptake, hyperthermic synergism and drug resistance in a human cell culture model for the isolated limb perfusion of melanoma
Clark, J., Grabs, A. J., Parsons, P. G., Smithers, B. M., Addison, R. S. and Roberts, M. S. (1994). Melphalan uptake, hyperthermic synergism and drug resistance in a human cell culture model for the isolated limb perfusion of melanoma. Melanoma Research, 4 (6), 365-370. doi: 10.1097/00008390-199412000-00004
1994
Journal Article
Deep Tissue Penetration of Bases and Steroids After Dermal Application in Rat
Singh, P and Roberts, MS (1994). Deep Tissue Penetration of Bases and Steroids After Dermal Application in Rat. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 46 (12), 956-964. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.1994.tb03250.x
1994
Journal Article
Effect of Perfusion Flow-Rate On the Tissue Uptake of Solutes After Dermal Application Using the Rat Isolated-Perfused Hindlimb Preparation
Cross, SE, Wu, ZY and Roberts, MS (1994). Effect of Perfusion Flow-Rate On the Tissue Uptake of Solutes After Dermal Application Using the Rat Isolated-Perfused Hindlimb Preparation. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 46 (10), 844-850. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.1994.tb03741.x
1994
Journal Article
Disappearance Kinetics of Solutes From Synovial-Fluid After Intraarticular Injection
Owen, SG, Francis, HW and Roberts, MS (1994). Disappearance Kinetics of Solutes From Synovial-Fluid After Intraarticular Injection. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 38 (4), 349-355. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.1994.tb04365.x
1994
Journal Article
Effects of Vasoconstriction On Dermal Pharmacokinetics and Local Tissue Distribution of Compounds
Singh, P and Roberts, MS (1994). Effects of Vasoconstriction On Dermal Pharmacokinetics and Local Tissue Distribution of Compounds. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 83 (6), 783-791. doi: 10.1002/jps.2600830605
1994
Journal Article
Dermal and Underlying Tissue Pharmacokinetics of Lidocaine After Topical Application
Singh, P and Roberts, MS (1994). Dermal and Underlying Tissue Pharmacokinetics of Lidocaine After Topical Application. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 83 (6), 774-782. doi: 10.1002/jps.2600830604
1994
Conference Publication
Transdermal Iontophoresis - Role of the Stratum-Corneum and Epidermis in Solute Transport
Cross, SE and Roberts, MS (1994). Transdermal Iontophoresis - Role of the Stratum-Corneum and Epidermis in Solute Transport. BASINGSTOKE: STOCKTON PRESS.
1994
Journal Article
Role of Conductivity in Iontophoresis .2. Anodal Iontophoretic Transport of Phenylethylamine and Sodium Across Excised Human Skin
Yoshida, NH and Roberts, MS (1994). Role of Conductivity in Iontophoresis .2. Anodal Iontophoretic Transport of Phenylethylamine and Sodium Across Excised Human Skin. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 83 (3), 344-350. doi: 10.1002/jps.2600830316
1994
Journal Article
Skin Permeability and Local Tissue Concentrations of Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs After Topical Application
Singh, P and Roberts, MS (1994). Skin Permeability and Local Tissue Concentrations of Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs After Topical Application. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 268 (1), 144-151.
1994
Other Outputs
A case study in organisational development: quality of medication care project
Roberts, M. (1994). A case study in organisational development: quality of medication care project. The University of Queensland:
1994
Journal Article
What Is the Transport-Limiting Barrier in Iontophoresis
Singh, P, Guy, RH, Roberts, MS and Maibach, HI (1994). What Is the Transport-Limiting Barrier in Iontophoresis. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 101 (3), R1-R5. doi: 10.1016/0378-5173(94)90225-9
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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
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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