
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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1991
Journal Article
Response to Beta-Blockers in Maternal and Fetal-Rat Hearts Invitro
Shen, JJ, Wanwimolruk, S, Mills, RG and Roberts, MS (1991). Response to Beta-Blockers in Maternal and Fetal-Rat Hearts Invitro. Life Sciences, 48 (18), 1737-1743. doi: 10.1016/0024-3205(91)90210-3
1990
Journal Article
Selective-Inhibition of Platelet Cyclooxygenase with Controlled Release, Low-Dose Aspirin
Vial, JH, McLeod, LJ, Roberts, MS and Seville, PR (1990). Selective-Inhibition of Platelet Cyclooxygenase with Controlled Release, Low-Dose Aspirin. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine, 20 (5), 652-656. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.1990.tb00394.x
1990
Journal Article
Residence Time Distributions of Solutes in the Perfused-Rat-Liver Using a Dispersion Model of Hepatic Elimination .1. Effect of Changes in Perfusate Flow and Albumin Concentration On Sucrose and Taurocholate
Roberts, MS, Fraser, S, Wagner, A and McLeod, L (1990). Residence Time Distributions of Solutes in the Perfused-Rat-Liver Using a Dispersion Model of Hepatic Elimination .1. Effect of Changes in Perfusate Flow and Albumin Concentration On Sucrose and Taurocholate. Journal of Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics, 18 (3), 209-234. doi: 10.1007/BF01062200
1990
Journal Article
Residence Time Distributions of Solutes in the Perfused-Rat-Liver Using a Dispersion Model of Hepatic Elimination .2. Effect of Pharmacological Agents, Retrograde Perfusions, and Enzyme-Inhibition On Evans Blue, Sucrose, Water, and Taurocholate
Roberts, MS, Fraser, S, Wagner, A and McLeod, L (1990). Residence Time Distributions of Solutes in the Perfused-Rat-Liver Using a Dispersion Model of Hepatic Elimination .2. Effect of Pharmacological Agents, Retrograde Perfusions, and Enzyme-Inhibition On Evans Blue, Sucrose, Water, and Taurocholate. Journal of Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics, 18 (3), 235-258. doi: 10.1007/BF01062201
1990
Journal Article
A Sensitive Assay for Aspirin and its Metabolites Using Reversed-Phase Ion-Pair High-Performance Liquid-Chromatography
Shen, J, Wanwimolruk, S, Clark, CR and Roberts, MS (1990). A Sensitive Assay for Aspirin and its Metabolites Using Reversed-Phase Ion-Pair High-Performance Liquid-Chromatography. Journal of Liquid Chromatography, 13 (4), 751-761. doi: 10.1080/01483919008051818
1989
Journal Article
Availability Predictions by Hepatic Elimination Models for Michaelis-Menten Kinetics
Roberts, MS, Donaldson, JD and Jackett, D (1989). Availability Predictions by Hepatic Elimination Models for Michaelis-Menten Kinetics. Journal of Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics, 17 (6), 687-719. doi: 10.1007/BF01062125
1989
Journal Article
Salicylate Pharmacokinetics in Patients with Rheumatoid-Arthritis
Owen, SG, Roberts, MS, Friesen, WT and Francis, HW (1989). Salicylate Pharmacokinetics in Patients with Rheumatoid-Arthritis. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 28 (4), 449-461. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.1989.tb03526.x
1989
Journal Article
Percutaneous-Absorption of Steroids - Relative Contributions of Epidermal Penetration and Dermal Clearance
Siddiqui, O, Roberts, MS and Polack, AE (1989). Percutaneous-Absorption of Steroids - Relative Contributions of Epidermal Penetration and Dermal Clearance. Journal of Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics, 17 (4), 405-424. doi: 10.1007/BF01061455
1989
Journal Article
Iontophoretic Transport of Weak Electrolytes Through the Excised Human Stratum-Corneum
Siddiqui, O, Roberts, MS and Polack, AE (1989). Iontophoretic Transport of Weak Electrolytes Through the Excised Human Stratum-Corneum. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 41 (6), 430-432. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.1989.tb06495.x
1988
Journal Article
Clinical Applicability of Current Pharmacokinetic Models - Splanchnic Elimination of 5-Fluorouracil in Cancer-Patients
Robinson, PJ, Bass, L, Pond, SM, Roberts, MS and Wagner, JG (1988). Clinical Applicability of Current Pharmacokinetic Models - Splanchnic Elimination of 5-Fluorouracil in Cancer-Patients. Journal of Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics, 16 (3), 229-249. doi: 10.1007/BF01062135
1988
Journal Article
Low-Dose Enteric-Coated Aspirin as An Antiplatelet Preparation
McLeod, LJ, Roberts, MS and Seville, PR (1988). Low-Dose Enteric-Coated Aspirin as An Antiplatelet Preparation. Medical Journal of Australia, 148 (4), 207-207.
1988
Journal Article
Models of Hepatic Elimination - Comparison of Stochastic-Models to Describe Residence Time Distributions and to Predict the Influence of Drug Distribution, Enzyme Heterogeneity, and Systemic Recycling On Hepatic Elimination
Roberts, MS, Donaldson, JD and Rowland, M (1988). Models of Hepatic Elimination - Comparison of Stochastic-Models to Describe Residence Time Distributions and to Predict the Influence of Drug Distribution, Enzyme Heterogeneity, and Systemic Recycling On Hepatic Elimination. Journal of Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics, 16 (1), 41-83. doi: 10.1007/BF01061862
1988
Journal Article
The Effects of Posture On the Pharmacokinetics of Intramuscular Benzylpenicillin
Rumble, RH, Roberts, MS and Scott, AR (1988). The Effects of Posture On the Pharmacokinetics of Intramuscular Benzylpenicillin. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 33 (6), 629-635. doi: 10.1007/BF00542500
1987
Journal Article
The Changing Nature of Pharmacy in the New-Zealand Health-Care System
Roberts, MS (1987). The Changing Nature of Pharmacy in the New-Zealand Health-Care System. New Zealand Medical Journal, 100 (830), 522-524.
1987
Journal Article
High-Performance Liquid-Chromatographic Assay of the Major Components of Gentamicin in Serum
Rumble, RH and Roberts, MS (1987). High-Performance Liquid-Chromatographic Assay of the Major Components of Gentamicin in Serum. Journal of Chromatography-Biomedical Applications, 419 (C), 408-413. doi: 10.1016/0378-4347(87)80308-0
1987
Journal Article
Hypocarbia and Muscle-Relaxant Plasma-Levels
Lamont, Asm, Roberts, MS and McLeod, LJ (1987). Hypocarbia and Muscle-Relaxant Plasma-Levels. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 15 (3), 354-355.
1987
Journal Article
On the Relation Between Extended Forms of the Sinusoidal Perfusion and of the Convection Dispersion Models of Hepatic Elimination
Bass, L, Roberts, MS and Robinson, PJ (1987). On the Relation Between Extended Forms of the Sinusoidal Perfusion and of the Convection Dispersion Models of Hepatic Elimination. Journal of Theoretical Biology, 126 (4), 457-482. doi: 10.1016/S0022-5193(87)80152-2
1987
Journal Article
Rapid High-Performance Liquid-Chromatographic Assay for the Simultaneous Analysis of Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs in Plasma
Owen, SG, Roberts, MS and Friesen, WT (1987). Rapid High-Performance Liquid-Chromatographic Assay for the Simultaneous Analysis of Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs in Plasma. Journal of Chromatography-Biomedical Applications, 416 (2), 293-302. doi: 10.1016/0378-4347(87)80512-1
1986
Journal Article
Relationship Between Methemoglobin Production and Methylene-Blue Plasma-Concentrations Under General-Anesthesia
Lamont, Asm, Roberts, MS, Holdsworth, DG, Atherton, A and Shepherd, JJ (1986). Relationship Between Methemoglobin Production and Methylene-Blue Plasma-Concentrations Under General-Anesthesia. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 14 (4), 360-364.
1986
Journal Article
Extrahepatic Metabolism and Distribution of Aspirin in Vascular Beds of Sheep
Cossum, PA, Roberts, MS, Kilpatrick, D and Yong, AC (1986). Extrahepatic Metabolism and Distribution of Aspirin in Vascular Beds of Sheep. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 75 (8), 731-737. doi: 10.1002/jps.2600750802
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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
Doctor Philosophy
AXOPLASMIC TRANSPORT AND TRANSEPIDERMAL IONTOPHORESIS: FACTORS IN NEUROGENIC PAIN MANAGEMENT
Principal Advisor
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2006
Master Philosophy
IONTOPHORESIS OF THE NAIL
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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