Professor Gerald Holtmann
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Gerald Holtmann

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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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531 works between 1986 and 2025
All (531) Journal Article (397) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (130)

441 - 460 of 531 works

2001

Journal Article

Sensory functions and functional diseases of the gastrointestinal tract Sensorische funktionen des gastrointestinaltraktes und funktionelle magendarmerkrankungen

Gschossmann, J. M., Mayer, E. A., Bünger, L., Gerken, G. and Holtmann, G. (2001). Sensory functions and functional diseases of the gastrointestinal tract Sensorische funktionen des gastrointestinaltraktes und funktionelle magendarmerkrankungen. Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift, 126 (22), 659-663. doi: 10.1055/s-2001-14500

Sensory functions and functional diseases of the gastrointestinal tract Sensorische funktionen des gastrointestinaltraktes und funktionelle magendarmerkrankungen

2001

Journal Article

Reflux disease: the disorder of the third millennium

Holtmann, G (2001). Reflux disease: the disorder of the third millennium. European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology, 13 Suppl 1 (SUPPL. 1), S5-11.

Reflux disease: the disorder of the third millennium

2001

Journal Article

Irritable bowel syndrome - The role of modern antimotility drugs Reizdarmsyndrom - Stellenwert der aktuellen motilitätspharmaka

Holtmann, G., Gschossmann, J. and Kruis, W. (2001). Irritable bowel syndrome - The role of modern antimotility drugs Reizdarmsyndrom - Stellenwert der aktuellen motilitätspharmaka. Internist, 42 (4), 524-532. doi: 10.1007/s001080050787

Irritable bowel syndrome - The role of modern antimotility drugs Reizdarmsyndrom - Stellenwert der aktuellen motilitätspharmaka

2001

Journal Article

MR colonography without colonic cleansing: A new strategy to improve patient acceptance

Lauenstein, T., Holtmann, G., Schoenfelder, D., Bosk, S., Ruehm, S. G. and Debatin, J. F. (2001). MR colonography without colonic cleansing: A new strategy to improve patient acceptance. American Journal of Roentgenology, 177 (4), 823-827. doi: 10.2214/ajr.177.4.1770823

MR colonography without colonic cleansing: A new strategy to improve patient acceptance

2001

Journal Article

The management of irritable bowel syndrome: A European, primary and secondary care collaboration

Grant Thompson, W., Hungin, Amritpal P. S., Neri, Matteo, Holtmann, Gerald, Sofos, Sotirios, Delvaux, Michel and Caballero-Plasencia, Antonio (2001). The management of irritable bowel syndrome: A European, primary and secondary care collaboration. European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 13 (8), 933-939. doi: 10.1097/00042737-200108000-00010

The management of irritable bowel syndrome: A European, primary and secondary care collaboration

2000

Journal Article

Differences in gastric mechanosensory function after repeated ramp distensions in non-consulters with dyspepsia and healthy controls

Holtmann, G., Gschossmann, J., Neufang-Hüber, J., Gerken, G. and Talley, N. J. (2000). Differences in gastric mechanosensory function after repeated ramp distensions in non-consulters with dyspepsia and healthy controls. Gut, 47 (3), 332-336. doi: 10.1136/gut.47.3.332

Differences in gastric mechanosensory function after repeated ramp distensions in non-consulters with dyspepsia and healthy controls

2000

Journal Article

Gastrointestinal symptoms and subjects cluster into distinct upper and lower groupings in the community: A four nations study

Talley, Nicholas J., Holtmann, Gerald, Agréus, Lars and Jones, Michael (2000). Gastrointestinal symptoms and subjects cluster into distinct upper and lower groupings in the community: A four nations study. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 95 (6), 1439-1447. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9270(00)00867-4

Gastrointestinal symptoms and subjects cluster into distinct upper and lower groupings in the community: A four nations study

2000

Journal Article

Acute necrotizing pancreatitis - Bacterial infections as limiting factors Akute nekrotisierende pankreatitis - Bakterielle infektionen als limitierende komplikation

Runzi, M. and Holtmann, G. (2000). Acute necrotizing pancreatitis - Bacterial infections as limiting factors Akute nekrotisierende pankreatitis - Bakterielle infektionen als limitierende komplikation. Klinikarzt, 29 (3), 72-75.

Acute necrotizing pancreatitis - Bacterial infections as limiting factors Akute nekrotisierende pankreatitis - Bakterielle infektionen als limitierende komplikation

2000

Journal Article

Helicobacter pylori infection - Gastrointestinal manifestations and therapeutic implications Helicobacter-pylori-infektion: Gastrointestinale manifestationen und therapie-implikationen

Schlomer, P., Gerken, G. and Holtmann, G. (2000). Helicobacter pylori infection - Gastrointestinal manifestations and therapeutic implications Helicobacter-pylori-infektion: Gastrointestinale manifestationen und therapie-implikationen. Klinikarzt, 29 (3), 60-65.

Helicobacter pylori infection - Gastrointestinal manifestations and therapeutic implications Helicobacter-pylori-infektion: Gastrointestinale manifestationen und therapie-implikationen

2000

Journal Article

Gastrointestinal infections Gastrointestinale infektionen

Gerken, G. and Holtmann, G. (2000). Gastrointestinal infections Gastrointestinale infektionen. Klinikarzt, 29 (3).

Gastrointestinal infections Gastrointestinale infektionen

2000

Journal Article

Upper abdominal pain as symptom: Acute pancreatitis and cholecystolithiasis Symptom oberbauchschmerz: Akute pankreatitis und cholezystolithiasis

Runzi, M. and Holtmann, G. (2000). Upper abdominal pain as symptom: Acute pancreatitis and cholecystolithiasis Symptom oberbauchschmerz: Akute pankreatitis und cholezystolithiasis. Notfall Medizin, 26 (7), 286-292.

Upper abdominal pain as symptom: Acute pancreatitis and cholecystolithiasis Symptom oberbauchschmerz: Akute pankreatitis und cholezystolithiasis

2000

Journal Article

Lumbar radical nephrectomy Lumbale radikale nephrektomie: Eine retrospektive analyse von 186 fallen

Wiedemann, A., Holtmann, G., Diekmann, W. P. and Zumbé, J. (2000). Lumbar radical nephrectomy Lumbale radikale nephrektomie: Eine retrospektive analyse von 186 fallen. Urologe - Ausgabe A, 39 (2), 154-159. doi: 10.1007/s001200050024

Lumbar radical nephrectomy Lumbale radikale nephrektomie: Eine retrospektive analyse von 186 fallen

2000

Journal Article

Pain therapy and enzyme substitution: Practical aspects in chronic pancreatitis Schmerztherapie und Enzymsubstitution: Praktische aspekte bei chronischer Pankreatitis

Runzi, M. and Holtmann, G. (2000). Pain therapy and enzyme substitution: Practical aspects in chronic pancreatitis Schmerztherapie und Enzymsubstitution: Praktische aspekte bei chronischer Pankreatitis. Notfall Medizin, 26 (7), 293-295.

Pain therapy and enzyme substitution: Practical aspects in chronic pancreatitis Schmerztherapie und Enzymsubstitution: Praktische aspekte bei chronischer Pankreatitis

1999

Journal Article

Randomised double-blind comparison of simethicone with cisapride in functional dyspepsia

Holtmann, G., Gschossmann, J., Karaus, M., Fischer, T., Becker, B., Mayr, P. and Gerken, G. (1999). Randomised double-blind comparison of simethicone with cisapride in functional dyspepsia. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 13 (11), 1459-1465. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2036.1999.00644.x

Randomised double-blind comparison of simethicone with cisapride in functional dyspepsia

1999

Journal Article

Alosetron relieves pain and improves bowel function compared with mebeverine in female nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome patients

Jones, R. H., Holtmann, G., Rodrigo, L., Ehsanullah, R. S.B., Crompton, P. M., Jacques, L. A. and Mills, Jane G. (1999). Alosetron relieves pain and improves bowel function compared with mebeverine in female nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome patients. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 13 (11), 1419-1427. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2036.1999.00678.x

Alosetron relieves pain and improves bowel function compared with mebeverine in female nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome patients

1999

Journal Article

Management of uninvestigated and functional dyspepsia: A working party report for the World Congresses of Gastroenterology 1998

Talley, N. J., Axon, A., Bytzer, P., Holtmann, G., Lam, S. K. and Velohuyzen Van Zanten, S. (1999). Management of uninvestigated and functional dyspepsia: A working party report for the World Congresses of Gastroenterology 1998. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 13 (9), 1135-1148. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2036.1999.00584.x

Management of uninvestigated and functional dyspepsia: A working party report for the World Congresses of Gastroenterology 1998

1999

Journal Article

Prokinetics in patients with gastroparesis: A systematic analysis

Sturm, Andreas, Holtmann, Gerald, Goebell, Harald and Gerken, Guido (1999). Prokinetics in patients with gastroparesis: A systematic analysis. Digestion, 60 (5), 422-427. doi: 10.1159/000007687

Prokinetics in patients with gastroparesis: A systematic analysis

1999

Journal Article

[Consensus report: irritable bowel syndrome--definition, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology and therapeutic possibilities. Consensus of the German Society of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases]

Hotz, J, Enck, P, Goebell, H, Heymann-Mönnikes, I, Holtmann, G and Layer, P (1999). [Consensus report: irritable bowel syndrome--definition, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology and therapeutic possibilities. Consensus of the German Society of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases]. Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie, 37 (8), 685-700.

[Consensus report: irritable bowel syndrome--definition, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology and therapeutic possibilities. Consensus of the German Society of Digestive and Metabolic Diseases]

1999

Journal Article

Current concepts of gastroesophageal reflux disease Aktuelle konzepte-gastroosophageale refluxerkrankung: Editorial

Holtmann, G. (1999). Current concepts of gastroesophageal reflux disease Aktuelle konzepte-gastroosophageale refluxerkrankung: Editorial. Klinikarzt, 28 (4).

Current concepts of gastroesophageal reflux disease Aktuelle konzepte-gastroosophageale refluxerkrankung: Editorial

1999

Journal Article

Conservative therapy of gastroesophageal reflux Konservative therapie der gastroosophagealen refluxerkrankung

Schlomer, P., Holtmann, G. and Gerken, G. (1999). Conservative therapy of gastroesophageal reflux Konservative therapie der gastroosophagealen refluxerkrankung. Klinikarzt, 28 (4), 105-111.

Conservative therapy of gastroesophageal reflux Konservative therapie der gastroosophagealen refluxerkrankung

Current funding

  • 2022 - 2026
    ARC Training Centre for Behavioural Insights for Technology Adoption (BITA) (ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre Administered by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    A practice change for patients with severe chronic, clinically unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms: A randomised, controlled intervention to assess efficacy and cost-effectiveness
    NHMRC IDEAS Grants
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    Targeting the gut microbiome as a treatment for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: The Queensland Clinical Network Study
    NHMRC MRFF - Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2020 - 2024
    Modulation of the Gastrointestinal Microbiome with probiotics and subsequent Methane production as a novel approach to treat constipation: A Proof of Principle Study (TRI Sport Grant led by PAH)
    Metro South Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    Centre for Research Excellence in Digestive Health (NHMRC CRE administered by University of Newcastle)
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Establishing a gnotobiotic germ-free mouse facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2016
    The Australian human microbiota project-microbe isolation facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Pathophysiology of functional dyspepsia: Integration of upper gut function, inflammation and a systems biology approach.
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Functional dyspepsia: Characterisation of the immunopathology and testing a novel therapeutic strategy (NHMRC Project Grant administered by the University of Newcastle)
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Gerald Holtmann is:
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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Equitability and Accessibility of Faecal Occult Blood Test Based Colorectal Cancer Screening for Disadvantaged Communities.

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Reimagining Health Equity and Access in Colorectal Cancer Screening. A population perspective

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Ayesha Shah

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Effects the COVID-19 pandemic on the outcome and management of highly prevalent gastrointestinal conditions

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Ayesha Shah

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Effects the COVID-19 pandemic on the outcome and management of highly prevalent gastrointestinal conditions

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Ayesha Shah

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exercise training on people with severe chronic, clinically unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms: A randomised, controlled trial.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The role of the gut microbiome in alcohol related liver disease

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jason Connor, Dr Paul Clark

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Study of TOfacitinib for the treatment of chronic Pouchitis

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Jakob Begun

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Study of TOfacitinib for the treatment of chronic Pouchitis

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Jakob Begun

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • colon cancer screening
  • Gastroenterology
  • Gut Health
  • Microbiome
  • Neurogastroenterology

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