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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1999
Conference Publication
Evaluation of limited sampling strategies for the estimation of 12-hour Mycophenolic Acid
Willis, C., Taylor, P. J., Salm, P., Rigby, R., Tett, S. E. and Pillans, P. (1999). Evaluation of limited sampling strategies for the estimation of 12-hour Mycophenolic Acid. ASCEPT Conference, Sydney, Dec, 1999. Sydney: ASCEPT.
1999
Conference Publication
Opioid analgesic prescribing and use - An audit of analgesic prescribing by general practitioners and the Multidisciplinary Pain Centre at Royal Brisbane Hospital
Nissen, L. M., Smith, M. T., Tett, S. E., Williams, B. and Cramond, T. R. (1999). Opioid analgesic prescribing and use - An audit of analgesic prescribing by general practitioners and the Multidisciplinary Pain Centre at Royal Brisbane Hospital. Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Pain Society, Freemantle, W.A., 21-25 April 1999. Perth, Western Australia: Australian Pain Society.
1999
Journal Article
Therapeutic drug monitoring and clinical toxicology - Opportunities not to be missed
Tett, S. E. (1999). Therapeutic drug monitoring and clinical toxicology - Opportunities not to be missed. Australian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 29 (2), 82-83. doi: 10.1002/jppr199929282a
1999
Conference Publication
Population pharmacokinetics of tacrolimus in Australian paediatric and adult liver transplant recipients
Staatz, C., Taylor, P. J., Lynch, S. V., Charles, B. G. and Tett, S.E (1999). Population pharmacokinetics of tacrolimus in Australian paediatric and adult liver transplant recipients. 6th International Congress of IATDMCT, Cairns, Qld, 13-17 September, 1999. New York: Lippincott-Raven.
1999
Journal Article
Improved high-performance liquid chromatography determination of methotrexate and its major metabolite in plasma using a poly(styrene-divinylbenzene) column
McCrudden, E. A. and Tett, S. E. (1999). Improved high-performance liquid chromatography determination of methotrexate and its major metabolite in plasma using a poly(styrene-divinylbenzene) column. Journal of Chromatography B-analytical Technologies In The Biomedical And Life Sciences, 721 (1), 87-92. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4347(98)00439-3
1999
Conference Publication
Opioid analgesic prescribing and use: an audit of analgesic prescribing by general practitioners and the multidisciplinary Pain Centre at Royal Brisbane Hospital
Nissen, L. M., Smith, M. T., Tett, S. E., Williams, B. and Cramond, T. R. (1999). Opioid analgesic prescribing and use: an audit of analgesic prescribing by general practitioners and the multidisciplinary Pain Centre at Royal Brisbane Hospital. Rationale, Resistance and Research. Royal Brisbane Hospital Health Care Symposium, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, 21 - 27 October, 1999. Brisbane, Australia: Royal Brisbane Hospital Res. Foundation.
1999
Conference Publication
Renal drug elimination - Fluconazole as part of a series of markers
Beal, J. L., Minns, I., McLachlan, A., Tett, S. E. and Gross, A. S. (1999). Renal drug elimination - Fluconazole as part of a series of markers. ASCEPT Conference, Sydney, Dec 1999. Sydney: ASCEPT.
1999
Conference Publication
QUMMAP.health.gov.au - evaluating Australia's national medicinal drug policy
Tett, S. E., Roughead, E. E., Monteith, G. R. and Harvey, K. J. (1999). QUMMAP.health.gov.au - evaluating Australia's national medicinal drug policy. ASCEPT Conf., Sydney, Dec 1999. Sydney: ASCEPT.
1999
Journal Article
An Australian PharmD: Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Queensland
Pulver, L. K. and Tett, S. E. (1999). An Australian PharmD: Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Queensland. Australian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 29 (5), 284-286. doi: 10.1002/jppr1999295284
1999
Conference Publication
Quality use of medicines mapping project
Roughead, E. E., Tett, S. E., Monteith, G. R. and Harvey, K. J. (1999). Quality use of medicines mapping project. QUM Conference, Brisbane, 13-14 July 1999. Brisbane: Qld. Health.
1999
Conference Publication
The relationship between mycophenolic acid AUC and clinical outcomes in the first month post-renal transplant
Pillans, P., Willis, C., Kubler, P., Salm, P., Rigby, R., Tett, S. E and Taylor, P. J. (1999). The relationship between mycophenolic acid AUC and clinical outcomes in the first month post-renal transplant. 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of ASCEPT, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 4-8 Dec, 1999. Sydney, Australia: Australian Society of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology.
1999
Conference Publication
Opioid analgesic prescribing and use: An audit of analgesic prescribing by general practitioners and the Multidisciplinary Pain Centre at Royal Brisbane Hospital
Nissen, L. M., Smith, M. T., Tett, S. E., Williams, B. and Cramond, T. R. (1999). Opioid analgesic prescribing and use: An audit of analgesic prescribing by general practitioners and the Multidisciplinary Pain Centre at Royal Brisbane Hospital. Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia 24th Federal Conference, Perth, W.A., 25 - 28 November, 1999. Melbourne, Australia: Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia.
1999
Conference Publication
Factors that influence the pharmacokinetics of Tacrolimus in paediatric liver transplant recipients
Staatz, C., Lynch, S. V., Taylor, P. J., Willis, C. and Tett, S. E (1999). Factors that influence the pharmacokinetics of Tacrolimus in paediatric liver transplant recipients. ASCEPT Conference, Sydney, N.S.W., December, 1999. Sydney: ASCEPT.
1999
Conference Publication
An Australian PharmD: Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy. University of Queensland
Pulver, L. K. and Tett, S. E. (1999). An Australian PharmD: Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy. University of Queensland. SHPA Conference, Perth, Dec, 1999. Melbourne: Society of Hospital Pharmacists.
1998
Conference Publication
Evaluation of an immunoassay for mycophenolic acid in plasma compared with a HPLC-UV assay.
Tett, SE, Beal, JB, Jones, CE and Taylor, PJ (1998). Evaluation of an immunoassay for mycophenolic acid in plasma compared with a HPLC-UV assay.. WASHINGTON: AMER ASSOC CLINICAL CHEMISTRY.
1998
Journal Article
Evaluation of an immunoassay (EMIT) for mycophenolic acid in plasma from renal transplant recipients compared with a high-performance liquid chromatography assay
Beal, J. L., Jones, C. E., Taylor, P. J. and Tett, S. E. (1998). Evaluation of an immunoassay (EMIT) for mycophenolic acid in plasma from renal transplant recipients compared with a high-performance liquid chromatography assay. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, 20 (6), 685-690. doi: 10.1097/00007691-199812000-00019
1998
Journal Article
Effect of metabolic inhibitors on cyclosporine pharmacokinetics using a population approach
McLachlan, A. J. and Tett, S. E. (1998). Effect of metabolic inhibitors on cyclosporine pharmacokinetics using a population approach. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, 20 (4), 390-395. doi: 10.1097/00007691-199808000-00007
1998
Journal Article
Determination of pindolol enantiomers in human plasma and urine by simple liquid-liquid extraction and high-performance liquid chromatography
Beal, J. L. and Tett, S. E. (1998). Determination of pindolol enantiomers in human plasma and urine by simple liquid-liquid extraction and high-performance liquid chromatography. Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications, 715 (2), 409-415. doi: 10.1016/S0378-4347(98)00260-6
1998
Journal Article
Population pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics: An underutilized resource
Tett, S. E., Holford, N. H. and McLachlan, A. J. (1998). Population pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics: An underutilized resource. Drug Information Journal, 32 (3), 693-710. doi: 10.1177/009286159803200310
1996
Journal Article
Pharmacokinetics of fluconazole in people with HIV infection: A population analysis
McLachlan, AJ and Tett, SE (1996). Pharmacokinetics of fluconazole in people with HIV infection: A population analysis. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 41 (4), 291-298. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2125.1996.03085.x
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Sue Tett is:
- Available for supervision
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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
Contact Emeritus Professor Sue Tett directly for media enquiries about:
- Clinical pharmacokinetics
- Clinical pharmacy
- Medicine - quality use of
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacy - clinical
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