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Professor Gerald Holtmann
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Gerald Holtmann

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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.

Availability

Professor Gerald Holtmann is:
Available for supervision
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Works

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531 works between 1986 and 2025

521 - 531 of 531 works

1990

Journal Article

[Transabdominal prostatic sonography and bladder neck-colliculus distance measurement for preoperative determination of prostatic weight: 2 methods in comparison]

Wiedemann, A and Holtmann, G (1990). [Transabdominal prostatic sonography and bladder neck-colliculus distance measurement for preoperative determination of prostatic weight: 2 methods in comparison]. Zeitschrift fur Urologie und Nephrologie, 83 (3), 101-3.

[Transabdominal prostatic sonography and bladder neck-colliculus distance measurement for preoperative determination of prostatic weight: 2 methods in comparison]

1990

Journal Article

Telenzepine, a new M1-receptor antagonist, is a more potent inhibitor of pentagastrin-stimulated gastric acid output than pirenzepine in dogs

Holtmann, G, Küppers, U and Singer, M V (1990). Telenzepine, a new M1-receptor antagonist, is a more potent inhibitor of pentagastrin-stimulated gastric acid output than pirenzepine in dogs. Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology, 25 (3), 293-7. doi: 10.1080/00365521.1990.12067106

Telenzepine, a new M1-receptor antagonist, is a more potent inhibitor of pentagastrin-stimulated gastric acid output than pirenzepine in dogs

1990

Journal Article

Comparison of 3 types of cell separators Vergleich dreier Zellseparatortypen

Moog, R., Holtmann, G., Holtmann, M. and Luboldt, W. (1990). Comparison of 3 types of cell separators Vergleich dreier Zellseparatortypen. Beiträge zur Infusionstherapie = Contributions to infusion therapy, 26, 123-126.

Comparison of 3 types of cell separators Vergleich dreier Zellseparatortypen

1990

Journal Article

Person-related changes of the gastric acid secretion under acute mental stress PERSONENABHANGIGE VERANDERUNGEN DER MAGENSAURESEKRETION UNTER AKUTER MENTALER BELASTUNG

Kriebel, R., Singer, M. V. and Holtmann, G. (1990). Person-related changes of the gastric acid secretion under acute mental stress PERSONENABHANGIGE VERANDERUNGEN DER MAGENSAURESEKRETION UNTER AKUTER MENTALER BELASTUNG. Zeitschrift fur Differentielle und Diagnostische Psychologie, 11 (2), 93-108.

Person-related changes of the gastric acid secretion under acute mental stress PERSONENABHANGIGE VERANDERUNGEN DER MAGENSAURESEKRETION UNTER AKUTER MENTALER BELASTUNG

1989

Journal Article

Differential effects of acute mental stress on interdigestive secretion of gastric acid, pancreatic enzymes, and gastroduodenal motility

Holtmann, G., Singer, M. V., Kriebel, R., Stäcker, K. H. and Goebell, H. (1989). Differential effects of acute mental stress on interdigestive secretion of gastric acid, pancreatic enzymes, and gastroduodenal motility. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 34 (11), 1701-1707. doi: 10.1007/BF01540047

Differential effects of acute mental stress on interdigestive secretion of gastric acid, pancreatic enzymes, and gastroduodenal motility

1989

Journal Article

The effect of a new synthetic cholinergic compound (aclatonium napadisilate) on interdigestive motility and pancreatic function in humans

Kölbel, C B, Layer, P, Holtmann, G, Muttathil, J, Palakunnel, L, Demol, P, Hotz, J and Goebell, H (1989). The effect of a new synthetic cholinergic compound (aclatonium napadisilate) on interdigestive motility and pancreatic function in humans. International journal of pancreatology : official journal of the International Association of Pancreatology, 5 (3), 273-9. doi: 10.1007/BF02924472

The effect of a new synthetic cholinergic compound (aclatonium napadisilate) on interdigestive motility and pancreatic function in humans

1989

Journal Article

Portocaval anastomosis in the cirrhotic rat -significance of a preoperative treatment for lowering lethality Die portocavale Anastomose um Lebercirrhosemodell bei der Ratte -Bedeutung einer speziellen praoperativen Vorbereitung zur Senkung der Operationsletalität

Hanisch, E., Holtmann, G., Marhöfer, M., Berner, V., Schweigkofler, U. and Paolucci, V. (1989). Portocaval anastomosis in the cirrhotic rat -significance of a preoperative treatment for lowering lethality Die portocavale Anastomose um Lebercirrhosemodell bei der Ratte -Bedeutung einer speziellen praoperativen Vorbereitung zur Senkung der Operationsletalität. Langenbecks Archiv für Chirurgie, 374 (2), 92-94. doi: 10.1007/BF01261616

Portocaval anastomosis in the cirrhotic rat -significance of a preoperative treatment for lowering lethality Die portocavale Anastomose um Lebercirrhosemodell bei der Ratte -Bedeutung einer speziellen praoperativen Vorbereitung zur Senkung der Operationsletalität

1988

Journal Article

Histamine H2 receptor antagonists and blood alcohol levels

Holtmann, G. and Singer, M. V. (1988). Histamine H2 receptor antagonists and blood alcohol levels. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 33 (6), 767-768. doi: 10.1007/BF01540445

Histamine H2 receptor antagonists and blood alcohol levels

1988

Journal Article

Clinicopathologic conference. Incidental finding of primary hemochromatosis at an early stage? Differential diagnostic considerations

Holtmann, G., Breuer, N., Donhuijsen, K. and Goebell, H. (1988). Clinicopathologic conference. Incidental finding of primary hemochromatosis at an early stage? Differential diagnostic considerations. Medizinische Klinik, 83 (2), 52-7.

Clinicopathologic conference. Incidental finding of primary hemochromatosis at an early stage? Differential diagnostic considerations

1987

Journal Article

[Does a single oral dose of famotidine influence the blood alcohol level?]

Holtmann, G, Knop, D, Becker, S and Singer, M V (1987). [Does a single oral dose of famotidine influence the blood alcohol level?]. Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 112 (42), 1619-20. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1068302

[Does a single oral dose of famotidine influence the blood alcohol level?]

1986

Journal Article

[Cancer patients among one's circle of acquaintances--effect on participation in early cancer detection studies]

Neuser, J, Holtmann, G and Holtmann, M (1986). [Cancer patients among one's circle of acquaintances--effect on participation in early cancer detection studies]. Das Offentliche Gesundheitswesen, 48 (11), 599-604.

[Cancer patients among one's circle of acquaintances--effect on participation in early cancer detection studies]

Funding

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

Supervision

Availability

Professor Gerald Holtmann is:
Available for supervision

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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

Media

Enquiries

Contact Professor Gerald Holtmann directly for media enquiries about:

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

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