Overview
Background
Prof Holtmann is a Clinical Academic in the field of Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Director of Clinical Innovation. He is also Director of the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Queensland and serves on the Board of Directors of the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service and UQ Healthcare. He is a Fellow of Royal Australian Collge of Physicians (RACP, Sydney), the Royal College of Physicians (RCP, London) and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS, Canberra). Besides his Medical Qualifications he also obtained a Master of Business Administration. After completing the clinical training in Medicine and Gastroenterology at the University of Essen in Germany and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota in the United States, he has gained substantial leadership and managerial experience within the health care setting as Director of large Gastroenterology Departments, CEO and General Manager of a University Hospital and Health Care Facilities and has served on the Board of the University Hospital Essen in Germany. His research is in the field of Neurogastroenterology has resulted in peer reviewed publications in key journal including the NEJM, Lancet, Gastroenterology and Gut. More recently his rersearch focus is on the role of the gut microbiome, mucosal and systemic inflammation and brain-gut interactions.
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2024
Journal Article
A pathophysiologic framework for the overlap of disorders of gut-brain interaction and the role of the gut microbiome
Shah, Ayesha, Lee, Yeong Yeh, Suzuki, Hidekazu, Tan-Loh, Joash, Siah, Kewin Tien Ho, Gwee, Kok-Ann, Fairlie, Thomas, Talley, Nicholas J., Ghoshal, Uday C, Wang, Yen-Po, Kim, Yong Sung and Holtmann, Gerald (2024). A pathophysiologic framework for the overlap of disorders of gut-brain interaction and the role of the gut microbiome. Gut Microbes, 16 (1) ARTN 2413367, 1-16. doi: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2413367
2024
Journal Article
Economic evaluations of non-pharmacological interventions for treating disorders of gut-brain interaction: a scoping review
Pak, Anton, O'Grady, Madeline, Holtmann, Gerald, Shah, Ayesha and Tuffaha, Haitham (2024). Economic evaluations of non-pharmacological interventions for treating disorders of gut-brain interaction: a scoping review. PharmacoEconomics. doi: 10.1007/s40273-024-01455-y
2024
Journal Article
Post‐colonoscopy upper gastrointestinal malignancies in positive immunochemical fecal occult blood test patients: An Australian data linkage study
Pakneshan, Sahar, Moy, Naomi, Shah, Ayesha, Koloski, Natasha, Jones, Mike P, Talley, Nicholas J and Holtmann, Gerald (2024). Post‐colonoscopy upper gastrointestinal malignancies in positive immunochemical fecal occult blood test patients: An Australian data linkage study. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. doi: 10.1111/jgh.16799
2024
Journal Article
Costs and benefits of a formal quality framework for colonoscopy: Economic evaluation
Pakneshan, Sahar, Moy, Naomi, O'Connor, Sam, Hourigan, Luke, Messmann, Helmut, Shah, Ayesha, Dulleck, Uwe and Holtmann, G.J. (2024). Costs and benefits of a formal quality framework for colonoscopy: Economic evaluation. Endoscopy International Open, 12 (11), E1334-E1341. doi: 10.1055/a-2444-6292
2024
Journal Article
Diagnostic classification systems for disorders of gut‐brain interaction should include psychological symptoms
Jones, Michael P., Holtmann, Gerald J., Tack, Jan, Carbonne, Florencia, Chey, William, Koloski, Natasha, Shah, Ayesha, Bangdiwala, Shrikant I., Sperber, Ami D., Palsson, Olafur S. and Talley, Nicholas J. (2024). Diagnostic classification systems for disorders of gut‐brain interaction should include psychological symptoms. Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 36 (12) e14940, e14940. doi: 10.1111/nmo.14940
2024
Journal Article
The biogeography of the mucosa-associated microbiome in health and disease
Sternes, Peter R., Shah, Ayesha, Ayala Pintos, Camila, Fairlie, Thomas, Koloski, Natasha, Kang, Seungha, Tousignant, Kaylyn D., McIlroy, Simon J., Morrison, Mark, Tyson, Gene W. and Holtmann, Gerald J. (2024). The biogeography of the mucosa-associated microbiome in health and disease. Frontiers in Microbiology, 15 ARTN 1454910. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1454910
2024
Journal Article
The <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic as a modifier of <scp>DGBI</scp> symptom severity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Kulin, Dmitrii, Shah, Ayesha, Fairlie, Thomas, Wong, Reuben K., Fang, Xiucai, Ghoshal, Uday C., Kashyap, Purna C., Mulak, Agata, Lee, Yeong Yeh, Talley, Nicholas J., Koloski, Natasha, Jones, Michael P. and Holtmann, Gerald J. (2024). The COVID‐19 pandemic as a modifier of DGBI symptom severity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 36 (10) e14878, e14878. doi: 10.1111/nmo.14878
2024
Journal Article
A multifaceted ecological approach to explore links between environmental factors and the epidemiology of disorders of gut–brain interaction
Fairlie, Thomas, Shah, Ayesha, Wong, Reuben K., Fang, Xiucai, Ghoshal, Uday C., Kashyap, Purna C., Mulak, Agata, Lee, Yeong Yeh, Sperber, Ami D., Koloski, Natasha, Moy, Naomi, Talley, Nicholas J., Jones, Michael P. and Holtmann, Gerald (2024). A multifaceted ecological approach to explore links between environmental factors and the epidemiology of disorders of gut–brain interaction. Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 36 (9) e14866, e14866. doi: 10.1111/nmo.14866
2024
Journal Article
Prevalence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in intestinal failure syndrome: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Shah, Ayesha, Fairlie, Thomas, Morrison, Mark, Martin, Neal, Hammer, Karin, Hammer, Johann, Koloski, Natasha, Rezaie, Ali, Pimentel, Mark, Kashyap, Purna, Jones, Michael P. and Holtmann, Gerald (2024). Prevalence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in intestinal failure syndrome: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1-11. doi: 10.1111/jgh.16668
2024
Journal Article
An ‘Adaptive Treatment Strategy’ for Oral Vancomycin in Patients with the Orphan Disease Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Shah, Ayesha, Tabibian, James, Buness, Cynthia and Holtmann, Gerald J. (2024). An ‘Adaptive Treatment Strategy’ for Oral Vancomycin in Patients with the Orphan Disease Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 69 (10), 1-6. doi: 10.1007/s10620-024-08497-4
2024
Conference Publication
Tofacitinib demonstrates preliminary efficacy in induction of remission in chronic pouchitis
Khoo, Emi, Amiss, Anna, Ding, Nik S., Bryant, Robert V., Mohsen, Waled, Connor, Susan J., Leong, Rupert, Croft, Anthony, Lynch, Kate D., Sparrow, Miles, De Cruz, Peter, An, Yoon-Kyo, Holtmann, Gerald J. and Begun, Jakob (2024). Tofacitinib demonstrates preliminary efficacy in induction of remission in chronic pouchitis. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024, Washington, DC, United States, 18-21 May 2024. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(24)00988-0
2024
Conference Publication
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth In Intestinal Failure: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis
Fairlie, Thomas, Shah, Ayesha, Martin, Neal, Jones, Michael P., Koloski, Natasha A., Morrison, Mark and Holtmann, Gerald J. (2024). Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth In Intestinal Failure: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024, Chicago, IL United States, 18-21 May 2024. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(24)02701-x
2024
Conference Publication
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth In Chronic Liver Disease: An Updated Systematic Review And Meta-analysis Of Case-control Studies
Shah, Ayesha, Spannenburg, Liam, Thite, Parag, Fairlie, Thomas, Koloski, Natasha A., Morrison, Mark, Jones, Michael P. and Holtmann, Gerald J. (2024). Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth In Chronic Liver Disease: An Updated Systematic Review And Meta-analysis Of Case-control Studies. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024, Chicago, IL United States, 18-21 May 2024. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(24)02706-9
2024
Conference Publication
Diagnostic Classification Systems For Disorders Of Gut-brain Interaction Should Include Psychological Symptoms
Jones, Michael P., Holtmann, Gerald J., Tack, Jan F., Carbone, Florencia, Chey, William D., Koloski, Natasha A., Shah, Ayesha, Bangdiwala, Shrikant I., Sperber, Ami D., Palsson, Olafur S. and Talley, Nicholas J. (2024). Diagnostic Classification Systems For Disorders Of Gut-brain Interaction Should Include Psychological Symptoms. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024, Chicago, IL United States, 18-21 May 2024. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(24)01601-9
2024
Conference Publication
The Duodenal Mucosa-associated Microbiota Of Patients With A Disorder Of Gut-brain Interaction Can Be Differentiated By Rome IV Criteria
Schooth, Lauren F., Kang, Seungha, Fairlie, Thomas, Lim, Yenkai, Teh, Jing Jie, Hoedt, Emily C., Keely, Simon, Shah, Ayesha, Holtmann, Gerald J. and Morrison, Mark (2024). The Duodenal Mucosa-associated Microbiota Of Patients With A Disorder Of Gut-brain Interaction Can Be Differentiated By Rome IV Criteria. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024, Chicago, IL United States, 18-21 May 2024. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(24)02266-2
2024
Journal Article
Double‐blind, randomized, 8‐week multicenter study of the efficacy and safety of <scp>STW 5‐II</scp><i>versus</i> placebo in functional dyspepsia
Vinson, Bettina, Fink, Careen, Wargenau, Manfred, Talley, Nicholas J and Holtmann, Gerald (2024). Double‐blind, randomized, 8‐week multicenter study of the efficacy and safety of STW 5‐IIversus placebo in functional dyspepsia. JGH Open, 8 (5) e13054, e13054. doi: 10.1002/jgh3.13054
2024
Conference Publication
A Multifaceted Ecological Approach To Explore Links Between Environmental Factors And The Epidemiology Of Disorders Of Gut-brain Interaction
Fairlie, Thomas, Shah, Ayesha, Koloski, Natasha A., Moy, Naomi, Wong, Reuben K., Fang, Xiucai, Ghoshal, Uday C., Kashyap, Purna, Mulak, Agata, Lee, Yeong Yeh, Sperber, Ami D., Jones, Michael P. and Holtmann, Gerald J. (2024). A Multifaceted Ecological Approach To Explore Links Between Environmental Factors And The Epidemiology Of Disorders Of Gut-brain Interaction. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024, Chicago, IL United States, 18-21 May 2024. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(24)03274-8
2024
Conference Publication
A Minority With Childhood Disorders Of Gut-brain Interactions Continue In Adulthood, But Mood Disorders Increase The Odds Of Childhood Gastrointestinal Symptoms Persisting Into Adulthood
Jones, Michael P., Koloski, Natasha A., Walker, Marjorie M., Holtmann, Gerald J., Shah, Ayesha, Eslick, Guy D. and Talley, Nicholas J. (2024). A Minority With Childhood Disorders Of Gut-brain Interactions Continue In Adulthood, But Mood Disorders Increase The Odds Of Childhood Gastrointestinal Symptoms Persisting Into Adulthood. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024, Chicago, IL United States, 18-21 May 2024. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(24)01049-7
2024
Conference Publication
A Novel Isolate Of Streptococcus Salivarius, AGIRA0003, Disrupts Tight Junctions Ex Vivo In Functional Dyspepsia
Burns, Grace L., Wark, Jasmine A., Hoedt, Emily C., Minahan, Kyra, Sherwin, Simonne, Bruce, Jessica K., Lim, Yenkai, Teh, Jing Jie, Jamaluddin, M. Fairuz, Soh, Wai Sinn, Caban, Shandelle, Almazi, Juhura, Woldu, Ameha S., Dun, Matthew D., Potter, Michael D., Shanahan, Erin R., Holtmann, Gerald J., Walker, Marjorie M., Morrison, Mark, Talley, Nicholas J. and Keely, Simon (2024). A Novel Isolate Of Streptococcus Salivarius, AGIRA0003, Disrupts Tight Junctions Ex Vivo In Functional Dyspepsia. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024, Chicago, IL United States, 18-21 May 2024. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(24)02260-1
2024
Conference Publication
Unveiling The Gut-brain Connectivity And Links With The Immune System: Utilising Self-reported Symptoms Or The Response To A Standardised Nutrient Challenge
Moniruzzaman, Md, Shah, Ayesha, Fairlie, Thomas, Noon, Ebony, Morrison, Mark, Talley, Nicholas J., Koloski, Natasha A., Jones, Michael P. and Holtmann, Gerald J. (2024). Unveiling The Gut-brain Connectivity And Links With The Immune System: Utilising Self-reported Symptoms Or The Response To A Standardised Nutrient Challenge. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024, Washington, DC United States, 18-21 May 2024. Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(24)01585-3
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Equitability and Accessibility of Faecal Occult Blood Test Based Colorectal Cancer Screening for Disadvantaged Communities.
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Reimagining Health Equity and Access in Colorectal Cancer Screening. A population perspective
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Effects the COVID-19 pandemic on the outcome and management of highly prevalent gastrointestinal conditions
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ayesha Shah
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Doctor Philosophy
Exercise training on people with severe chronic, clinically unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms: A randomised, controlled trial.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
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Doctor Philosophy
The role of the gut microbiome in alcohol related liver disease
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Connor, Dr Paul Clark
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Doctor Philosophy
Study of TOfacitinib for the treatment of chronic Pouchitis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jakob Begun
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Doctor Philosophy
Study of TOfacitinib for the treatment of chronic Pouchitis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jakob Begun
Completed supervision
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Characterization of the Human Duodenal Microbiome in Health and Disease
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Graeme Macdonald
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Mechanisms of action of the duodenal-jejunal bypass sleeve
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Graeme Macdonald
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Structure-function relationships of the mucosa-associated microbiota in Crohn's disease
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jakob Begun, Professor Mark Morrison
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Genomic- and culture-enabled analyses of host-associated methanogenic archaea
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Morrison
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Multi-omics data offer systemic insights into autism
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Naomi Wray, Honorary Professor Jake Gratten
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Doctor Philosophy
The role of small intestinal permeability and gut microbiota in chronic liver disease
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Graeme Macdonald
Media
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- colon cancer screening
- Gastroenterology
- Gut Health
- Microbiome
- Neurogastroenterology
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