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Overview
Background
Professor Susan Tett is a registered pharmacist with research interests in Quality Use of Medicines (improving how medicines are used) and clinical pharmacokinetics (optimising medicine doses)
Sue completed her PhD in 1988. Since this time she has been in research positions and in academia at Sydney University, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney and at the University of Queensland. She has over 150 peer reviewed research publications and over 200 conference presentations and is on Editorial Board of Clinical Pharmacokinetics. Sue was Head of the School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland 1996-2004 and Deputy Executive Dean & Associate Dean Research for the Faculty of Health Sciences 2006-2010, including periods as Acting Executive Dean.
Susan Tett has been a member of many Australian national and State advisory committees, including Pharmaceutical Health and Rational use of Medicines Committee 1996-2004, Pharmaceutical Sub-Committee of the Australian Drug Evaluation Committee 1995-2004, Pharmaceutical Industry Working Group 2003-10 , Pharmaceutical Partnerships Program Committee of the Industry Research & Development Board 2003-09, and has participated in NHMRC Project Grant Review Panels and Fellowships Panels. She was also Councillor for the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (Queensland Branch) and was the Australian Pharmacist of the Year in 1999, for her contributions to pharmacy education and research.
Sue’s research interests are directed towards optimising the clinical use of medications. General areas of research include quality use of medicines, clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Sue supervises a number of postgraduate students and is actively involved in innovation in the pharmacy profession, pushing the professional boundaries. She is committed to enhancing the role of the health care team in optimising consumer health outcomes.
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Sue Tett is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
Research interests
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Clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Many projects being undertaken to define better dosing options to give improved patient outcomes - eg. in people who have received organ transplants (tacrolimus, mycophenolate, sirolimus) or who need other immunosuppressants (eg. leflunomide in people with rheumatoid arthritis).
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Quality use of Medicines
Numerous projects designed to improve how medicines are used - particular interests in health care teams, including consumers; rural health; medication use and misuse and international comparisons of prescription medication use
Works
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2017
Journal Article
Ezetimibe: use, costs, and adverse events in Australia
Hollingworth, Samantha A., Ostino, Remo, David, Michael C., Martin, Jennifer H. and Tett, Susan E. (2017). Ezetimibe: use, costs, and adverse events in Australia. Cardiovascular Therapeutics, 35 (1), 40-46. doi: 10.1111/1755-5922.12236
2017
Journal Article
New-onset diabetes after statin exposure in elderly women: the Australian longitudinal study on women’s health
Jones, Mark, Tett, Susan, Peeters, Geeske M. E. E., Mishra, Gita D. and Dobson, Annette (2017). New-onset diabetes after statin exposure in elderly women: the Australian longitudinal study on women’s health. Drugs and Aging, 34 (3), 1-7. doi: 10.1007/s40266-017-0435-0
2016
Conference Publication
Evolving Australian, and Northern European, Utilisation Patterns for Immunosuppressants After Transplantation
Gardiner, Kyle M., Tett, Susan E. and Staatz, Christine E. (2016). Evolving Australian, and Northern European, Utilisation Patterns for Immunosuppressants After Transplantation. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.
2016
Journal Article
Associations of guideline recommended medications for acute coronary syndromes with fall-related hospitalizations and cardiovascular events in older women with ischemic heart disease
Peeters, Geeske, Tett, Susan E., Hollingworth, Samantha A., Gnjidic, Danijela, Hilmer, Sarah N., Dobson, Annette J. and Hubbard, Ruth E. (2016). Associations of guideline recommended medications for acute coronary syndromes with fall-related hospitalizations and cardiovascular events in older women with ischemic heart disease. Journals of Gerontology - Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 72 (2), 259-265. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glw111
2016
Journal Article
Population pharmacokinetic modelling and bayesian estimation of tacrolimus exposure: is this clinically useful for dosage prediction yet?
Brooks, Emily, Tett, Susan E., Isbel, Nicole M. and Staatz, Christine E. (2016). Population pharmacokinetic modelling and bayesian estimation of tacrolimus exposure: is this clinically useful for dosage prediction yet?. Clinical Pharmacokinetics, 55 (11), 1295-1335. doi: 10.1007/s40262-016-0396-1
2016
Journal Article
Associations between statin use and physical function in older adults from the Netherlands and Australia: longitudinal aging study Amsterdam and Australian longitudinal study on women’s health
van Boheemen, Laurette, Tett, Susan E., Sohl, Evelien, Hugtenburg, Jacqueline G., van Schoor, Natasja M. and Peeters, G. M. E. E. (2016). Associations between statin use and physical function in older adults from the Netherlands and Australia: longitudinal aging study Amsterdam and Australian longitudinal study on women’s health. Drugs and Aging, 33 (6), 437-445. doi: 10.1007/s40266-016-0370-5
2016
Journal Article
Multinational evaluation of mycophenolic acid, tacrolimus, cyclosporin, sirolimus, and everolimus utilization
Gardiner, Kyle M., Tett, Susan E. and Staatz, Christine E. (2016). Multinational evaluation of mycophenolic acid, tacrolimus, cyclosporin, sirolimus, and everolimus utilization. Annals of Transplantation, 21, 1-11. doi: 10.12659/AOT.895664
2015
Journal Article
The effect of dose and type of proton pump inhibitor use on risk of fractures and osteoporosis treatment in older Australian women: A prospective cohort study
van der Hoorn, Mariëlle M. C., Tett, Susan E., de Vries, Oscar J., Dobson, Annette J. and Peeters, G. M. E. E. G. (Geeske) (2015). The effect of dose and type of proton pump inhibitor use on risk of fractures and osteoporosis treatment in older Australian women: A prospective cohort study. Bone, 81, 675-682. doi: 10.1016/j.bone.2015.08.024
2015
Journal Article
Actions following adverse drug events – how do these influence uptake and utilisation of newer and/or similar medications
Barozzi, Nadia, Peeters, GMEE Geeske and Tett, Susan E. (2015). Actions following adverse drug events – how do these influence uptake and utilisation of newer and/or similar medications. BMC Health Services Research, 15 (498) 498, 498. doi: 10.1186/s12913-015-1165-9
2015
Journal Article
Exposure-effect relationship of mycophenolic acid and prednisolone in adult patients with lupus nephritis
Abd Rahman, Azrin N., Tett, Susan E., Abdul Gafor, Halim A., Mcwhinney, Brett C. and Staatz, Christine E. (2015). Exposure-effect relationship of mycophenolic acid and prednisolone in adult patients with lupus nephritis. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 80 (5), 1064-1075. doi: 10.1111/bcp.12678
2015
Journal Article
Clinical pharmacokinetics of once-daily tacrolimus in solid-organ transplant patients
Staatz, Christine E. and Tett, Susan E. (2015). Clinical pharmacokinetics of once-daily tacrolimus in solid-organ transplant patients. Clinical Pharmacokinetics, 54 (10), 993-1025. doi: 10.1007/s40262-015-0282-2
2015
Conference Publication
Pharmacokinetic modelling of enterohepatic circulation of mycophenolic acid in Malaysian lupus nephritis patients
Abd Rahman, Nurul Azrin, Tett, Suszn E., Abdul Gafor, Abdul Halim, McWhinney, Brett D. and Staatz, Christine E. (2015). Pharmacokinetic modelling of enterohepatic circulation of mycophenolic acid in Malaysian lupus nephritis patients. Population Approach Group in Australia and New Zealand conference, Melbourne, Australia, January 16, 2015.
2015
Journal Article
Is statin use associated with new joint-related symptoms, physical function and quality of life? The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health
Peeters, Geeske, Tett, Susan E., Conaghan, Philip G., Mishra, Gita D. and Dobson, Annette J. (2015). Is statin use associated with new joint-related symptoms, physical function and quality of life? The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Arthritis Care and Research, 67 (1), 13-20. doi: 10.1002/acr.22389
2015
Conference Publication
Proton Pump Inhibitors-Should More Care Be Taken with Prescribing for Older Women?
Tett, Susan E., van der Hoorn, Marielle M. C., Dobson, Annette J. and Peeters, Geeske G. M. E. E. (2015). Proton Pump Inhibitors-Should More Care Be Taken with Prescribing for Older Women?. International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology and Therapeutic Risk Management, Boston, MA, United States, 22-26 August 2015. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL. doi: 10.1002/pds.3838
2015
Conference Publication
Evolving utilisation patterns in Australia of immunosuppressants after transplantation including comparison to Northern European countries
Gardiner, K. M., Tett, S. E. and Staatz, C. E. (2015). Evolving utilisation patterns in Australia of immunosuppressants after transplantation including comparison to Northern European countries. APSA-ASCEPT Joint Scientific Meeting 2015, Hobart, Australia, 29 November-2 December 2015.
2014
Journal Article
Osteoporosis medication dispensing for older Australian women from 2002 to 2010: influences of publications, guidelines, marketing activities and policy
Peeters, Geeske, Tett, Susan E., Duncan, Emma L., Mishra, Gita D. and Dobson, Annette J. (2014). Osteoporosis medication dispensing for older Australian women from 2002 to 2010: influences of publications, guidelines, marketing activities and policy. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, Early View (12), 1303-1311. doi: 10.1002/pds.3703
2014
Journal Article
Pharmacology and toxicology of mycophenolate in organ transplant recipients: an update
Staatz, Christine E. and Tett, Susan E. (2014). Pharmacology and toxicology of mycophenolate in organ transplant recipients: an update. Archives of Toxicology, 88 (7), 1351-1389. doi: 10.1007/s00204-014-1247-1
2014
Journal Article
How accurate and precise are limited sampling strategies in estimating exposure to mycophenolic acid in people with autoimmune disease?
Abd Rahman, Azrin N., Tett, Susan E. and Staatz, Christine E. (2014). How accurate and precise are limited sampling strategies in estimating exposure to mycophenolic acid in people with autoimmune disease?. Clinical Pharmacokinetics, 53 (3), 227-245-227-245. doi: 10.1007/s40262-013-0124-z
2014
Conference Publication
Use of Ezetimibe in Australia
Hollingworth, Samantha A., Ostini, Remo, Michael, David, Martin, Jennifer and Susan, Tett (2014). Use of Ezetimibe in Australia. 30th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology and Therapeutic Risk Management, Taipei, Taiwan, 24–27 October 2014. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/pds.3701
2014
Conference Publication
Comparing utilisation of mycophenolate, tacrolimus, cyclosporin, sirolimus and everolimus in Australia and Northern Europe
Staatz, C. E., Gardiner, K. M. and Tett, S. E. (2014). Comparing utilisation of mycophenolate, tacrolimus, cyclosporin, sirolimus and everolimus in Australia and Northern Europe. Joint meeting of ASCEPT and Molecular Pharmacology of G protein-coupled receptors (MGPPCR), Melbourne, Australia, 7-11th December 2014.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Available projects
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Towards optimal dosing of new immunosuppressant drugs in solid organ transplants
Improving dosing of immunosuppressant medications in people who have received solid organ transplants. Studies with tacrolimus, mycophenolate or sirolimus can be offered
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International comparisons of medicines use, investigating pharmaceutical policy and other influences on usage
International comparisons of the use of prescription medicines are important to improve the quality use of medicines across different jurisdictions. Lessons learned from one area can be translated into interventions to be applied to improve medicine use across a number of different health care systems
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Factors affecting prescribing and use of medicines, including the influence of various marketing strategies (eg. free prescription medicine samples), the influence of location (eg. rural, remote) and
Many factors are know to affect prescribing and use of medicines. Projects in this area will be designed to investigate specific aspects of these factors eg. effects of remote location, influence of free sample medications etc etc
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Drug usage evaluation across different jurisdictions
Drug usage evaluation, including the feedback, intervention and re-evaluation stages can influence how medicines are prescribed and used. Multicentre studies can have wide ranging influence, and studies across several jurisdictions (eg. hospital/community; public/private) can influence quality use of medicines in sustainable ways across large geographical areas. Projects are offered in the areas, particularly focussing on multi-disciplinary teams and multi-jurisdictional influences
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Population Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of the Newer Immunosuppressant Drug
Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Geographical differences, national and international, in the utilization of the benzodiazepine and antidepressant groups of medicines
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE AND COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM) - CONCORDANCE AND PERSPECTIVES OF CONSUMERS, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND CAM PRACTITIONERS
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
Use of leflunomide in rheumatoid arthritis
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
Pharmacokinetic studies with sirolimus and tacrolimus
Principal Advisor
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
POPULATION PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMOCODYNAMICS OF THE NEW IMMUNOSUPRESSANT DRUGS
Principal Advisor
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES: FROM DUE TO RURAL COMMUNITY PHARMACY PRACTICE
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Maree Smith
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating Prediction Methods for Estimating Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate and Prednisolone Exposure Following Adult Kidney Transplantation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christine Staatz
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Individualising immunosuppressant therapy in autoimmune disease to improve patient outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christine Staatz
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Prescription medicine samples and therapy initiation. Developing a best practice system with community pharmacists in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lisa Nissen
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
Optimising the assesssment of renal function and determining the renal elimination of drugs using various methodologies
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
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- Clinical pharmacokinetics
- Clinical pharmacy
- Medicine - quality use of
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacy - clinical
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