Emeritus Professor Michael Roberts
Emeritus Professor

Michael Roberts

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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

Clinical sciences Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences

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

Search Professor Michael Roberts’s works on UQ eSpace

703 works between 1970 and 2025
All (703) Journal Article (577) Book Chapter (44) Conference Publication (75) Book (6) Other Outputs (1)

121 - 140 of 703 works

2017

Book Chapter

Related topic: Safety evaluation of nanomaterials

Liang, Xiaowen, Wang, Haolu, Liu, Xin, Grice, Jeffrey, Xu, Zhi Ping and Roberts, Michael S. (2017). Related topic: Safety evaluation of nanomaterials. Skin permeation and disposition of therapeutic and cosmeceutical compounds. (pp. 313-322) edited by Kenji Sugibayashi. Tokyo, Japan: Springer Japan. doi: 10.1007/978-4-431-56526-0_28

Related topic: Safety evaluation of nanomaterials

2017

Conference Publication

Novel mechanistic imaging biomarkers for early prediction of acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity

Liang, X., Wang, H., Liu, X., Touraud, M., Chouane, J. B., Tse, B. and Roberts, M. S. (2017). Novel mechanistic imaging biomarkers for early prediction of acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity. Gastroenterological Society of Australia Australian Gastroenterology Week Precision Medicine in Gastroenterology, , Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 20–22 Aug 2017. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley.

Novel mechanistic imaging biomarkers for early prediction of acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity

2017

Conference Publication

In vivo quantitative visualization of hypochlorous acid in the liver using a novel selective two-photon fluorescent probe

Wang, Haolu, Jayachandran, Aparna, Gravot, Germain, Liang, Xiaowen, Thorling, Camilla A., Zhang, Run, Liu, Xin and Roberts, Michael S. (2017). In vivo quantitative visualization of hypochlorous acid in the liver using a novel selective two-photon fluorescent probe. SPIE BioPhotonics Australasia Conference, Adelaide,SA, Australia, 17 - 19 October 2016. Bellingham, WA, United States: S P I E - International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.2242978

In vivo quantitative visualization of hypochlorous acid in the liver using a novel selective two-photon fluorescent probe

2017

Conference Publication

Characterizing and predicting the in vivo kinetics of mesenchymal stem cells and their secretome for the treatment of liver cirrhosis

Wang, H., Liang, X., Weijs, L., Brooks, A., Liu, X., Roberts, M. S. and Crawford, D. H. G. (2017). Characterizing and predicting the in vivo kinetics of mesenchymal stem cells and their secretome for the treatment of liver cirrhosis. Gastroenterological Society of Australia Australian Gastroenterology Week Precision Medicine in Gastroenterology, Gold Coast, Queensland, 20–22 Aug 2017. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley.

Characterizing and predicting the in vivo kinetics of mesenchymal stem cells and their secretome for the treatment of liver cirrhosis

2017

Conference Publication

Non-invasive assessment of the liver using imaging

Thorling (Thompson), Camilla, Wang, Haolu, Liu, Xin, Liang, Xiaowen, Crawford, Darrell H. G. and Roberts, Michael S. (2017). Non-invasive assessment of the liver using imaging. SPIE BioPhotonics Australasia Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 17 - 19 October 2016. Bellingham, WA, United States: International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.2242883

Non-invasive assessment of the liver using imaging

2017

Book Chapter

Efficacy, safety and targets in topical and transdermal active and excipient delivery

Mohammed, Yousuf H., Moghimi, Hamid R., Yousef, Shereen A., Chandrasekaran, Navin C., Bibi, Césa R., Sukumar, Sinduja C., Grice, Jeffrey E., Sakran, Wedad and Roberts, Michael S. (2017). Efficacy, safety and targets in topical and transdermal active and excipient delivery. Percutaneous penetration enhancers drug penetration into/through the skin: methodology and general considerations. (pp. 369-391) edited by Nina Dragicevic and Howard I. Maibach. Berlin, Germany: Springer . doi: 10.1007/978-3-662-53270-6_23

Efficacy, safety and targets in topical and transdermal active and excipient delivery

2017

Book Chapter

Selection of topically applied chemical candidates: transdermal drug delivery systems

Pastore, Michael N. and Roberts, Michael S. (2017). Selection of topically applied chemical candidates: transdermal drug delivery systems. Skin permeation and disposition of therapeutic and cosmeceutical compounds. (pp. 251-262) edited by Kenji Sugibayashi. Tokyo, Japan: Springer Japan. doi: 10.1007/978-4-431-56526-0_21

Selection of topically applied chemical candidates: transdermal drug delivery systems

2016

Journal Article

Effect of obesity on the population pharmacokinetics of fluconazole in critically Ill patients

Alobaid, Abdulaziz S., Wallis, Steven C., Jarrett, Paul, Starr, Therese, Stuart, Janine, Lassig-Smith, Melissa, Mejia, Jenny Lisette Ordóñez, Roberts, Michael S., Sinnollareddy, Mahipal G., Roger, Claire, Lipman, Jeffrey and Roberts, Jason A. (2016). Effect of obesity on the population pharmacokinetics of fluconazole in critically Ill patients. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 60 (11), 6550-6557. doi: 10.1128/AAC.01088-16

Effect of obesity on the population pharmacokinetics of fluconazole in critically Ill patients

2016

Journal Article

Chloroform ingestion causing severe gastrointestinal injury, hepatotoxicity and dermatitis confirmed with plasma chloroform concentrations

Jayaweera, Dushan, Islam, Shawkat, Gunja, Naren, Cowie, Chris, Broska, James, Poojara, Latesh, Roberts, Michael S. and Isbister, Geoffrey K. (2016). Chloroform ingestion causing severe gastrointestinal injury, hepatotoxicity and dermatitis confirmed with plasma chloroform concentrations. Clinical Toxicology, 55 (2), 1-4. doi: 10.1080/15563650.2016.1249795

Chloroform ingestion causing severe gastrointestinal injury, hepatotoxicity and dermatitis confirmed with plasma chloroform concentrations

2016

Journal Article

Skin models for the testing of transdermal drugs

Abd, Eman, Yousef , Shereen A., Pastore, Michael N., Telaprolu, Krishna, Mohammed, Yousuf H., Namjoshi, Sarika, Grice, Jeffrey E. and Roberts, Michael S. (2016). Skin models for the testing of transdermal drugs. Clinical Pharmacology: Advances and Applications, 8, 163-176. doi: 10.2147/CPAA.S64788

Skin models for the testing of transdermal drugs

2016

Journal Article

Varying the morphology of silver nanoparticles results in differential toxicity against micro-organisms, HaCaT keratinocytes and affects skin deposition

Holmes, Amy M., Lim, Julian, Studier, Hauke and Roberts, Michael S. (2016). Varying the morphology of silver nanoparticles results in differential toxicity against micro-organisms, HaCaT keratinocytes and affects skin deposition. Nanotoxicology, 10 (10), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/17435390.2016.1236993

Varying the morphology of silver nanoparticles results in differential toxicity against micro-organisms, HaCaT keratinocytes and affects skin deposition

2016

Journal Article

Mechanistic evaluation of hydration effects on the human epidermal permeation of salicylate esters

Yousef, Shereen, Mohammed, Yousuf, Namjoshi, Sarika, Grice, Jeffrey, Sakran, Wedad and Roberts, Michael (2016). Mechanistic evaluation of hydration effects on the human epidermal permeation of salicylate esters. AAPS Journal, 19 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1208/s12248-016-9984-0

Mechanistic evaluation of hydration effects on the human epidermal permeation of salicylate esters

2016

Journal Article

Estimating maximal in vitro skin permeation flux from studies using non-sink receptor phase conditions

Yousef, Shereen, Liu, Xin, Mostafa, Ahmed, Mohammed, Yousuf, Grice, Jeffrey E., Anissimov, Yuri G., Sakran, Wedad and Roberts, Michael S. (2016). Estimating maximal in vitro skin permeation flux from studies using non-sink receptor phase conditions. Pharmaceutical Research, 33 (9), 2180-2194. doi: 10.1007/s11095-016-1955-8

Estimating maximal in vitro skin permeation flux from studies using non-sink receptor phase conditions

2016

Journal Article

High lethality and minimal variation after acute self-poisoning with carbamate insecticides in Sri Lanka – implications for global suicide prevention

Lamb, Thomas, Selvarajah, Liza R., Mohamed, Fahim, Jayamanne, Shaluka, Gawarammana, Indika, Mostafa, Ahmed, Buckley, Nicholas A., Roberts, Michael S. and Eddleston, Michael (2016). High lethality and minimal variation after acute self-poisoning with carbamate insecticides in Sri Lanka – implications for global suicide prevention. Clinical Toxicology, 54 (8), 624-631. doi: 10.1080/15563650.2016.1187735

High lethality and minimal variation after acute self-poisoning with carbamate insecticides in Sri Lanka – implications for global suicide prevention

2016

Journal Article

Effect of obesity on the population pharmacokinetics of meropenem in critically ill patients

Alobaid, Abdulaziz S., Wallis, Steven C., Jarrett, Paul, Starr, Therese, Stuart, Janine, Lassig-Smith, Melissa, Ordonez Mejia, Jenny Lisette, Roberts, Michael S., Lipman, Jeffrey and Roberts, Jason A. (2016). Effect of obesity on the population pharmacokinetics of meropenem in critically ill patients. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 60 (8), 4577-4584. doi: 10.1128/AAC.00531-16

Effect of obesity on the population pharmacokinetics of meropenem in critically ill patients

2016

Conference Publication

Improving Medicines Management at Patients Hospital Discharge

Gilbert, Alice V., Roberts, Michael S., Williams, Desmond B., Patel, Bhavini, Wallace, Joanna and Gilbert, Andrew L. (2016). Improving Medicines Management at Patients Hospital Discharge. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Improving Medicines Management at Patients Hospital Discharge

2016

Journal Article

Human skin penetration and local effects of topical nano zinc oxide after occlusion and barrier impairment

Leite-Silva, V. R., Sanchez, W. Y., Studier, H., Liu, D. C., Mohammed, Y. H., Holmes, A. M., Ryan, E. M., Haridass, I. N., Chandrasekaran, N. C., Becker, W., Grice, J. E., Benson, H. A. E. and Roberts, M. S. (2016). Human skin penetration and local effects of topical nano zinc oxide after occlusion and barrier impairment. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 104 (4), 140-147. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2016.04.022

Human skin penetration and local effects of topical nano zinc oxide after occlusion and barrier impairment

2016

Journal Article

Visualizing liver anatomy, physiology and pharmacology using multiphoton microscopy

Wang, Haolu, Liang, Xiaowen, Gravot, Germain, Thorling, Camilla A., Crawford, Darrell H. G., Xu, Zhi Ping, Liu, Xin and Roberts, Michael S. (2016). Visualizing liver anatomy, physiology and pharmacology using multiphoton microscopy. Journal of Biophotonics, 10 (1), 46-60. doi: 10.1002/jbio.201600083

Visualizing liver anatomy, physiology and pharmacology using multiphoton microscopy

2016

Journal Article

Permeation of topically applied magnesium ions through human skin is facilitated by hair follicles

Chandrasekaran, Navin Chandrakanth, Sanchez, Washington Y., Mohammed, Yousuf H., Grice, Jeffrey E., Roberts, Michael S. and Barnard, Ross T. (2016). Permeation of topically applied magnesium ions through human skin is facilitated by hair follicles. Magnesium Research, 29 (2), 35-42. doi: 10.1684/mrh.2016.0402

Permeation of topically applied magnesium ions through human skin is facilitated by hair follicles

2016

Journal Article

Effect of flexing and massage on in vivo human skin penetration and toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles

Leite-Silva, Vania R., Liu, David C., Sanchez, Washington Y., Studier, Hauke, Mohammed, Yousuf H., Holmes, Amy, Becker, Wolfgang, Grice, Jeffrey E., Benson, Heather A. E. and Roberts, Michael S. (2016). Effect of flexing and massage on in vivo human skin penetration and toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles. Nanomedicine, 11 (10), 1193-1205. doi: 10.2217/nnm-2016-0010

Effect of flexing and massage on in vivo human skin penetration and toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles

Current funding

  • 1995 - 2025
    Quality medication care project
    Quality Medication Care Pty Ltd
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2018 - 2021
    Formulation drug product quality attributes in dermal physiologically-based pharmacokinetic models for topical dermatological drug products and transdermal delivery systems
    United States Food and Drug Administration
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    Physiologically-based pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of therapeutic stem cells for liver disease
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Properties of nanomaterials determine their disposal by liver cells
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    NHMRC SPRF (administered by Uni SA) - Improving therapeutic and toxicological outcomes
    University of South Australia
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Addressing an unmet need by establishing a state-of-the-art translational model at UQ: The hollow fibre in vitro infection model
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2018
    An integrated research program in human toxicology to ensure rapid translation of results into practice and regulation (NHMRC Program Grant administered by The University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Advanced imaging to define hepatic & intestinal drug disposition in aging & liver diseases (NHMRC Project Grant administered by UniSA)
    University of South Australia
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Specific targeting of nanosystems by cutaneous delivery (NHMRC Project Grant administered by University of South Australia)
    University of South Australia
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Skin bioavailability and targeted skin delivery by topical application
    Cancer Council Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Biomarkers of acute renal toxicity in humans (NHMRC Project Grant administered by the University of New South Wales)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2015
    Improving therapeutic outcomes through pharmaceutical sciences research (NHMRC Research Fellowship UniSA lead)
    University of South Australia
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Analytical instrumentation enabling rapid compound separation and chemical structure analysis via mass fingerprinting
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Improving immune response to vaccines by selective targeting of epithelial regions with the Nanopatch
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Mayne Bequest Fund Research Support Award: Drug transport and metabolism in skin, liver and other organs, including real-time confocal and multiphoton microscopic imaging
    Mayne Bequest Fund
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellowship (UniSA lead)
    University of South Australia
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    International Needle-free Vaccination Alliance (INVax)
    Queensland Government Smart State National and International Research Alliances Program
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Pharmacodynamics in Liver Disease and in Liver Surgery
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2014
    The Toxicology of Nanomaterials
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    A phase II randomised controlled trial of atorvastatin therapy in intensive care patients with severe sepsis (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Monash University)
    Monash University
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2012
    NICM Collaborative Centre for Transitional Preclinical and Clinical Research in Nutraceuticals and Herbal Medicine.
    National Institute of Complementary Medicine
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Topical peptide delivery for cosmetic and therapeutic benefits
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Antibiotic dosing in the at risk critically ill patient
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Assessment of topically treated non melanoma skin cancers by sequential optical biopsies using multiphoton microscopy
    Cancer Council Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Improved quantification of spatial and temporal changes in plasma and tissue drug levels and tissue pathology
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    PA Foundation Project Funding for the Therapeutics Research Unit (2008)
    PA Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Relationship between melanosome distribution and skin colour
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Micro-nanoprojection patches for minimally-invasive and targeted delivery of genes and drugs to skin cells: from concept to technology platform
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Altered hepatic pharmacokinetics as a consequence of drug- and disease-induced changes in hepatic vascularity
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    NHMRC SENIOR PRINCIPAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
    NHMRC Research Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2006
    Optimal antibiotic dosing in burns: Fluid dynamics and drug tissue pharmacokinetics
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Pharmacokinetic Modelling of Various B-lactam Antibiotics in Critically-ill Patients using Microdialysis
    Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Evaluation of topical delivery of therapeutic compounds by ultrasound and dermal abrasion
    Pfizer Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    Development of an experimental intensive care facility
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Dialysis-assisted Fibre-optic Spectroscopy (DAFOS) for Monitoring Drug Concentration In Situ
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Management of burn injury: Fluid dynamics and antibiotic pharmacokinetics
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005
    NHMRC Equipment Grant : Estimation of drugs, peptides and metabolites using HPLC-Mass-spectrometry-microdialysis
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005
    NHMRC_Equipment Grant =Techniplast Caging System and Mobile laminar flow cabinets, air-conditioning upgrade
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Optimal Antibiotic Dosing in Burns: Fluid Dynamics and Drug Tissue Pharmacokinetics
    Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Targeted drug delivery by topical application
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Vanomycin dosing in patients with sepsis: Can we do better?
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    NHMRC_Equipment Grant _HLTH_CICR_Med SCD
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2006
    PAHF block funding
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Causes, assessment and treatment of dehydration in older people.
    NHMRCARC Ageing Well, Ageing Productively Program
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Effect Of Liver Pathophysiology On Hepatic Pharmacokinetics
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow - Support Enhancement Option (out of round) - grant admin. through 2002000454.
    NHMRC Fellowship Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2012
    Research support for Therapeutics Research Unit
    Inter Derm Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Wound care benchmarking in community pharmacy - Piloting a method of QA indicator development
    Pharmacy Guild of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2005
    Extracellular acidosis and pH-modulating drugs as novel therapies for neuroprotection in hypoxia/schemia in the newborn
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Iron metabolism and the cirrhotic liver: studies on iron absorbtion and hepatic iron kenetics
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Liver pharmacokinetics
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2005
    SENIOR PRINCIPAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: Targeted drug delivery by topical application.
    NHMRC Fellowship Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Single pass whole body and isolated organ perfusion: new insights into determinants of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2002
    The role of surfactant proteins in epidermal barrier function
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2004
    Lipid and liposaccharide based drug delivery systems
    Wellcome Trust
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Improving responses to regional perfusion chemotherapy to tumours
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2005
    Targeted Drug Delivery by Topical Application
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2001
    The Skin Penetration And Potential Toxicity Of Sunscreens
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2006
    Prediction of Drug Structure Determinants for Drug Delivery in the Skin
    Pfizer Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Support towards postdoctoral fellowship for Kelley Foster
    Lions Medical Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2000
    The distribution and uptake of drugs - an international approach
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2000
    Domicilary medication review project
    DHAC Pharmaceutical Benefits Branch
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Modelling Solute and Metabolite Disposition Kinetics in Perfused Liver
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Neuroprotection in the Developing Brain
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Neuroprotection in the developing brain
    Mayne Bequest Fund
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2000
    Skin penetration and risk assessment of topical suncreens
    Queensland Cancer Fund
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Surfactant proteins in the lubrication of normal and arthritic joints, and tissue distribution of surfactant proteins in other tissues
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Topical local vasodilation for treatment of clinical conditions related to regional perfusion impairment
    Mayne Bequest Fund
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Hepatic pharmacokinetics of Diltiazem/Hepazem in the dog
    ICI Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Drug Disposition in the Perfused Rat Brain Prior to and Following Ischaemia
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Isolated limb infusion of melphalan and microdialysis technique in treatment of recurrent malignant melanoma
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Surfactant Proteins in the Lubrication of Normal Arthritic Joints
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1998
    The Effect of Formulation and Chemical Structure on Absorption of Sunscreens Through the Skin
    Cancer Bequest Fund
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Treatment of Recurrent Malignant Melanoma by Limb Infusion of Cytotoxic Drugs and Other Techniques
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1998
    Pharmacokinetics of tumour necrosis factor (TNF) in isolated rat hindlimb perfusions and infusions related to melanoma therapy
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Medication used in aged care hostels: A team approach applied to defining and optimising quality drug use in residents of aged hostels
    Department Health & Family Services - General
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Comparison of local anaesthesia of the skin using iontophoresis and anaesthetic gel
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 2001
    Targeted drug delivery by topical application
    NHMRC Project Grant - 5 Yr Extended with Fellow
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1999
    Topical product design and drug/xenobiotic transdermal delivery
    DIST - Department Industry, Science and Tourism
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    Determining the efficacy of emu oil in wound healing and cellular regeneration
    Agriculture, Animal Research & Development Serv.WA
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1998
    Medication use in aged care hostels
    Department Health & Family Services - General
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Establishment of the microdialysis technique for continuous measurement of drug concentrations in brain and body tissue
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1998
    Function and regulation of fatty acid binding proteins in the liver
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1998
    Modelling solute and metabolite disposition kinetics in the perfused liver
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    Targeting and monitoring drug delivery in specific tissues using iontophoresis and microdialysis
    Quality Funds Round 3
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1997
    General Practitioners and quality of care in nursing homes
    Department Health & Family Services - GPEP
    Open grant
  • 1995
    Iontophoresis of drugs in the ocular region (2)
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1996
    Transdermal delivery research
    Biotech Australia Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1997
    Pharmacokinetics of melphalan in isolated limb perfusion and infusion
    Queensland Cancer Fund
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1997
    The effect of formulation and chemical structure on the absorption of sunscreens through the skin
    Queensland Cancer Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Emeritus Professor Michael Roberts is:
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Supervision history

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Enquiries

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  • 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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