
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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1993
Journal Article
Physiological Pharmacokinetics of Solutes in the Isolated-Perfused Rat Hindlimb - Characterization of the Physiology with Changing Perfusate Flow, Protein-Content, and Temperature Using Statistical Moment Analysis
Wu, ZY, Rivory, LP and Roberts, MS (1993). Physiological Pharmacokinetics of Solutes in the Isolated-Perfused Rat Hindlimb - Characterization of the Physiology with Changing Perfusate Flow, Protein-Content, and Temperature Using Statistical Moment Analysis. Journal of Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics, 21 (6), 653-688. doi: 10.1007/BF01113500
1993
Journal Article
Use of a Solute Container Interaction to Determine Protein-Binding - Application to Long-Chain Fatty-Acids
Mellick, GD and Roberts, MS (1993). Use of a Solute Container Interaction to Determine Protein-Binding - Application to Long-Chain Fatty-Acids. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 82 (10), 1067-1068. doi: 10.1002/jps.2600821019
1993
Journal Article
Blood-Flow Measurements in Skin and Underlying Tissues by Microsphere Method - Application to Dermal Pharmacokinetics of Polar Nonelectrolytes
Singh, P and Roberts, MS (1993). Blood-Flow Measurements in Skin and Underlying Tissues by Microsphere Method - Application to Dermal Pharmacokinetics of Polar Nonelectrolytes. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 82 (9), 873-879. doi: 10.1002/jps.2600820903
1993
Journal Article
Dermal and Underlying Tissue Pharmacokinetics of Salicylic-Acid After Topical Application
Singh, P and Roberts, MS (1993). Dermal and Underlying Tissue Pharmacokinetics of Salicylic-Acid After Topical Application. Journal of Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics, 21 (4), 337-373. doi: 10.1007/BF01061687
1993
Journal Article
Subcutaneous Absorption Kinetics and Local Tissue Distribution of Interferon and Other Solutes
Cross, SE and Roberts, MS (1993). Subcutaneous Absorption Kinetics and Local Tissue Distribution of Interferon and Other Solutes. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 45 (7), 606-609. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.1993.tb05661.x
1993
Journal Article
A Clinical-Trial of a Slow-Release Formulation of Acetylsalicylic-Acid in Patients At Risk for Preeclampsia
Shen, J, Wanwimolruk, S, Wilson, PD, Seddon, RJ and Roberts, MS (1993). A Clinical-Trial of a Slow-Release Formulation of Acetylsalicylic-Acid in Patients At Risk for Preeclampsia. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 35 (6), 664-667. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.1993.tb04200.x
1993
Journal Article
Solute Molecular-Size and Transdermal Iontophoresis Across Excised Human Skin
Yoshida, NH and Roberts, MS (1993). Solute Molecular-Size and Transdermal Iontophoresis Across Excised Human Skin. Journal of Controlled Release, 25 (3), 177-195. doi: 10.1016/0168-3659(93)90077-I
1993
Journal Article
Pathway and Kinetics of Prednisolone Metabolism in the Human Placenta
Addison, RS, Maguire, DJ, Mortimer, RH, Roberts, MS and Cannell, GR (1993). Pathway and Kinetics of Prednisolone Metabolism in the Human Placenta. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 44 (3), 315-320. doi: 10.1016/0960-0760(93)90093-C
1993
Journal Article
Iontophoretic Transdermal Delivery of Salicylic-Acid and Lidocaine to Local Subcutaneous Structures
Singh, P and Roberts, MS (1993). Iontophoretic Transdermal Delivery of Salicylic-Acid and Lidocaine to Local Subcutaneous Structures. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 82 (2), 127-131. doi: 10.1002/jps.2600820203
1993
Journal Article
Kinetics of Toxic Doses of Paraquat and the Effects of Hemoperfusion in the Dog
Pond, SM, Rivory, LP, Hampson, Ecgm and Roberts, MS (1993). Kinetics of Toxic Doses of Paraquat and the Effects of Hemoperfusion in the Dog. Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology, 31 (2), 229-246. doi: 10.3109/15563659309000391
1992
Journal Article
Uptake of Solutes by Plastic Infusion Tubing Mathematical Solutions
Donaldson, JD, Roberts, MS and Polack, AE (1992). Uptake of Solutes by Plastic Infusion Tubing Mathematical Solutions. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 88 (1-3), 351-367. doi: 10.1016/0378-5173(92)90334-X
1992
Journal Article
Structure Transport Relationships in Transdermal Iontophoresis
Yoshida, NH and Roberts, MS (1992). Structure Transport Relationships in Transdermal Iontophoresis. Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews, 9 (2-3), 239-264. doi: 10.1016/0169-409X(92)90025-L
1992
Journal Article
Axial Tissue Diffusion Can Account for the Disparity Between Current Models of Hepatic Elimination for Lipophilic Drugs
Rivory, LP, Roberts, MS and Pond, SM (1992). Axial Tissue Diffusion Can Account for the Disparity Between Current Models of Hepatic Elimination for Lipophilic Drugs. Journal of Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics, 20 (1), 19-61. doi: 10.1007/BF01143185
1992
Journal Article
Aging and the Response of the Isolated Perfused-Rat-Liver to Vasoactive Drugs
Lecouteur, D, Rivory, LP, Roberts, MS and Pond, SM (1992). Aging and the Response of the Isolated Perfused-Rat-Liver to Vasoactive Drugs. Biochemical Pharmacology, 43 (4), 913-915. doi: 10.1016/0006-2952(92)90264-J
1991
Journal Article
Model Representation of Salicylate Pharmacokinetics Using Unbound Plasma Salicylate Concentrations and Metabolite Urinary-Excretion Rates Following a Single Oral Dose
Shen, J, Wanwimolruk, S, Purves, RD, McQueen, EG and Roberts, MS (1991). Model Representation of Salicylate Pharmacokinetics Using Unbound Plasma Salicylate Concentrations and Metabolite Urinary-Excretion Rates Following a Single Oral Dose. Journal of Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics, 19 (5), 575-595. doi: 10.1007/BF01062964
1991
Journal Article
Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability of Naprosyn Cr 500 Mg Tablet, a New Controlled-Release Formulation of Naproxen, After Single and Multiple Dosing
Wanwimolruk, S, Lipschitz, S and Roberts, MS (1991). Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability of Naprosyn Cr 500 Mg Tablet, a New Controlled-Release Formulation of Naproxen, After Single and Multiple Dosing. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 75 (1), 55-62. doi: 10.1016/0378-5173(91)90250-R
1991
Journal Article
Prediction of Solute Sorption by Polyvinyl-Chloride Plastic Infusion Bags
Roberts, MS, Kowaluk, EA and Polack, AE (1991). Prediction of Solute Sorption by Polyvinyl-Chloride Plastic Infusion Bags. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 80 (5), 449-455. doi: 10.1002/jps.2600800511
1991
Journal Article
Effects of Posture and Sleep On the Pharmacokinetics of Paracetamol (acetaminophen) and its Metabolites
Rumble, RH, Roberts, MS and Denton, MJ (1991). Effects of Posture and Sleep On the Pharmacokinetics of Paracetamol (acetaminophen) and its Metabolites. Clinical Pharmacokinetics, 20 (2), 167-173. doi: 10.2165/00003088-199120020-00007
1991
Journal Article
Subcutaneous Fluid Administration in Elderly Subjects - Validation of An Under-Used Technique
Lipschitz, S, Campbell, AJ, Roberts, MS, Wanwimolruk, S, McQueen, EG, McQueen, M and Firth, LA (1991). Subcutaneous Fluid Administration in Elderly Subjects - Validation of An Under-Used Technique. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 39 (1), 6-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1991.tb05898.x
1991
Journal Article
Rebound Elevation in Urinary Thromboxane-B2 and 6-Keto-Pgf1-Alpha-Excretion After Aspirin Withdrawal
Vial, JH, McLeod, LJ and Roberts, MS (1991). Rebound Elevation in Urinary Thromboxane-B2 and 6-Keto-Pgf1-Alpha-Excretion After Aspirin Withdrawal. Advances in Prostaglandin Thromboxane and Leukotriene Research, 21, 157-160.
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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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