Emeritus Professor Sue Tett
Emeritus Professor

Sue Tett

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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
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Fields of research

Health Sciences Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours), University of Sydney
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney

Research interests

  • 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).

  • 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

Search Professor Sue Tett’s works on UQ eSpace

309 works between 1985 and 2020
All (309) Book (5) Journal Article (163) Other Outputs (3) Conference Publication (135) Book Chapter (3)

141 - 160 of 309 works

2005

Journal Article

Mycophenolic acid pharmacokinetics and related outcomes early after renal transplant

Atcheson, Bronwyn A., Taylor, Paul J., Mudge, David W., Johnson, David W., Hawley, Carmel M., Campbell, Scott B., Isbel, Nicole M., Pillans, Peter I. and Tett, Susan E. (2005). Mycophenolic acid pharmacokinetics and related outcomes early after renal transplant. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 59 (3), 271-280. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2004.02235.x

Mycophenolic acid pharmacokinetics and related outcomes early after renal transplant

2005

Conference Publication

Influences on the prescribing of new drugs in rural and urban Queensland: The example of COX-2 inhibitors

Behan, K., Cutts, C. and Tett, S. E. (2005). Influences on the prescribing of new drugs in rural and urban Queensland: The example of COX-2 inhibitors. The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia 27th Federal Conference, Brisbane, 10-13 Nov. 2005. Brisbane: Event Planners Australia.

Influences on the prescribing of new drugs in rural and urban Queensland: The example of COX-2 inhibitors

2005

Journal Article

Motivations and perceived influences on rural and urban general practitioners when prescribing conventional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or COX-2 inhibitors

Behan, K., Cutts, C. and Tett, S. E. (2005). Motivations and perceived influences on rural and urban general practitioners when prescribing conventional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or COX-2 inhibitors. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy And Therapeutics, 30 (4), 337-343. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.2005.00648.x

Motivations and perceived influences on rural and urban general practitioners when prescribing conventional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or COX-2 inhibitors

2005

Conference Publication

Population pharmacokinetics: A way forward for optimal dosage prediction in children

Tett, S. E. (2005). Population pharmacokinetics: A way forward for optimal dosage prediction in children. 10th International Congress of Pediatric Laboratory Medicine, Singapore, 3-6 Sept. 2005. Singapore: IAPLM.

Population pharmacokinetics: A way forward for optimal dosage prediction in children

2005

Journal Article

Do rural consumers expect a prescription from their GP visit? Investigation of patients' expectations for a prescription and doctors' prescribing decisions in rural Australia

Cutts, C. and Tett, S.E. (2005). Do rural consumers expect a prescription from their GP visit? Investigation of patients' expectations for a prescription and doctors' prescribing decisions in rural Australia. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 13 (1), 43-50. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1854.2004.00644.x

Do rural consumers expect a prescription from their GP visit? Investigation of patients' expectations for a prescription and doctors' prescribing decisions in rural Australia

2005

Conference Publication

Cystatin C to estimate renal function: A meta-analysis

Roos, J. F., Doust, J., Tett, S.E. and Kirkpatrick, C. M. J. (2005). Cystatin C to estimate renal function: A meta-analysis. Joint Meeting of ASCEPT and APSA, Melbourne, 4-7 Dec. 2005. Australia: Australasian Society of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacologists & Toxicologists.

Cystatin C to estimate renal function: A meta-analysis

2005

Journal Article

Uptake of new drugs in rural and urban areas of Queensland, Australia: the example of COX-2 inhibitors

Behan, K., Cutts, C. and Tett, S. E. (2005). Uptake of new drugs in rural and urban areas of Queensland, Australia: the example of COX-2 inhibitors. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 61 (1), 55-58. doi: 10.1007/s00228-004-0865-6

Uptake of new drugs in rural and urban areas of Queensland, Australia: the example of COX-2 inhibitors

2004

Journal Article

Perceptions around concordance - focus groups and semi-structured interviews conducted with consumers, pharmacists and general practitioners

Bajramovic, Jasmina, Emmerton, Lynne and Tett, Susan E. (2004). Perceptions around concordance - focus groups and semi-structured interviews conducted with consumers, pharmacists and general practitioners. Health Expectations, 7 (3), 221-234. doi: 10.1111/j.1369-7625.2004.00280.x

Perceptions around concordance - focus groups and semi-structured interviews conducted with consumers, pharmacists and general practitioners

2004

Journal Article

Vancomycin pharmacokinetics in critically ill patients receiving continuous venovenous haemodiafiltration

DelDot, Megan E., Lipman, Jeffrey and Tett, Susan E. (2004). Vancomycin pharmacokinetics in critically ill patients receiving continuous venovenous haemodiafiltration. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 58 (3), 259-268. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2004.02143.x

Vancomycin pharmacokinetics in critically ill patients receiving continuous venovenous haemodiafiltration

2004

Journal Article

Free mycophenolic acid should be monitored in renal transplant recipients with hypoalbuminemia

Atcheson, Bronwyn A., Taylor, Paul J., Kirkpatrick, Carl M. J., Duffull, Stephen B., Mudge, David W., Pillans, Peter I., Johnson, David W. and Tett, Susan E. (2004). Free mycophenolic acid should be monitored in renal transplant recipients with hypoalbuminemia. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, 26 (3), 284-286. doi: 10.1097/00007691-200406000-00011

Free mycophenolic acid should be monitored in renal transplant recipients with hypoalbuminemia

2004

Journal Article

A pharmacodynamic investigation of tacrolimus in pediatric liver transplantation

Staatz, Christine E., Taylor, Paul J., Lynch, Stephen V. and Tett, Susan E. (2004). A pharmacodynamic investigation of tacrolimus in pediatric liver transplantation. Liver Transplantation, 10 (4), 506-512. doi: 10.1002/lt.20065

A pharmacodynamic investigation of tacrolimus in pediatric liver transplantation

2004

Conference Publication

Dose adjustment in renal impairment: A community approach

Manning, M. J., Tett, S. E. and Kirkpatrick, C. M. J. (2004). Dose adjustment in renal impairment: A community approach. National Medicines Symposium 2004, Brisbane, 28-30 July 2004. Sydney: National Prescribing Service.

Dose adjustment in renal impairment: A community approach

2004

Book Chapter

Therapeutic drug monitoring in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients

Tran, H. and Tett, S. E. (2004). Therapeutic drug monitoring in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients. Clinical Bone Marrow and Blood Stem Cell Transplantation. (pp. 505-514) edited by K. Atkinson, W. E. Fibbe, R. Champlin, P. Ljungman, J. Ritz and M. K. Brenner. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

Therapeutic drug monitoring in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients

2004

Conference Publication

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of mycophenolic acid and its glucuronide early after renal transplantation

Tett, S. E., Atcheson, B. A., Taylor, P. J., Johnson, D. W., Mudge, D. W. and Pillans, P. I. (2004). Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of mycophenolic acid and its glucuronide early after renal transplantation. 8th World Conference on Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2004, Brisbane, Australia, 1-6 August, 2004. Australia: Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1681.2004.cep_4027.pdf.x

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of mycophenolic acid and its glucuronide early after renal transplantation

2004

Journal Article

Medication management reviews for people from the former Yugoslavia now resident in Australia

Bajramovic Fejzic, J. and Tett, S. E. (2004). Medication management reviews for people from the former Yugoslavia now resident in Australia. Pharmacy World and Science, 26 (5), 271-276. doi: 10.1023/B:PHAR.0000042879.89551.70

Medication management reviews for people from the former Yugoslavia now resident in Australia

2004

Conference Publication

Perceptions of concordance with medicines: Focus groups and semi-structured interviews conducted with consumers, pharmacists and general practitioners

Bajramovic Fejzic, J., Emmerton, L. M. and Tett, S. E. (2004). Perceptions of concordance with medicines: Focus groups and semi-structured interviews conducted with consumers, pharmacists and general practitioners. 13th International Social Pharmacy Workshop, Malta, 19-23 July, 2004. Malta: Malta College of Pharmacy Practice.

Perceptions of concordance with medicines: Focus groups and semi-structured interviews conducted with consumers, pharmacists and general practitioners

2004

Conference Publication

Population pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analysis of leflunomide in rheumatoid arthritis

Chan, V., Charles, B. G. and Tett, S. E. (2004). Population pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analysis of leflunomide in rheumatoid arthritis. CPT2004, Brisbane, 1-6 Aug 2004. Australia: Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1681.2004.cep_4027.pdf.x

Population pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analysis of leflunomide in rheumatoid arthritis

2004

Conference Publication

Working with health professionals and consumers in tandem: What is the evidence?

Tett, S.E (2004). Working with health professionals and consumers in tandem: What is the evidence?. National Medicines Symposium 2004, Brisbane, 28-30 July 2004. Sydney: National Prescribing Service.

Working with health professionals and consumers in tandem: What is the evidence?

2004

Conference Publication

Quantifying the use of the 'statin' antilipemic drugs in Nova Scotia, Canada and Queensland, Australia

Nissen, L. M., Cooke, C., Sketris, I. and Tett, S.E. (2004). Quantifying the use of the 'statin' antilipemic drugs in Nova Scotia, Canada and Queensland, Australia. CPT2004, Brisbane, 1-6 Aug 2004. Australia: Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1681.2004.cep_4027.pdf.x

Quantifying the use of the 'statin' antilipemic drugs in Nova Scotia, Canada and Queensland, Australia

2004

Journal Article

Quantification of free mycophenolic acid and its glucuronide metabolite in human plasma by liquid-chromatography using mass spectrometric and ultraviolet absorbance detection

Atcheson, Bronwyn, Taylor, Paul J., Mudge, David W., Johnson, David W., Pillans, Peter I. and Tett, Susan E. (2004). Quantification of free mycophenolic acid and its glucuronide metabolite in human plasma by liquid-chromatography using mass spectrometric and ultraviolet absorbance detection. Journal of Chromatography B, 799 (1), 157-163. doi: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2003.10.033

Quantification of free mycophenolic acid and its glucuronide metabolite in human plasma by liquid-chromatography using mass spectrometric and ultraviolet absorbance detection

Past funding

  • 2014 - 2015
    Fun 'n fitness: Evaluation of the Churches of Christ in Queensland Falls Prevention Exercise Program for its Aged Care Residents
    Churches of Christ in Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Designing optimal dosing regimens for immunosuppressant medications
    Queensland Pharmacy Research Trust
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Utilisation review of Ezetimibe
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Safety and quality of medication use - can this be improved through understanding/building on health professional networks
    The JO and JR Wicking Trust
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    QUMmap and website
    Department of Health and Ageing (Commonwealth of Australia)
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Uni of Southampton Evaluation of Nurse & Pharmacist Prescribing
    University of Southampton
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2013
    Commercial influences on community pharmacist recommendations and their impact on patient's quality use of medicines
    Pharmacists Board of Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    QUMmap and Website June 2008
    Department of Health and Ageing (Commonwealth of Australia)
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Improved patient outcomes through dosage individualisation of the newer immunosuppressant drugs
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Pilot study to include community pharmacies in distribution of prescription medicine starter packs
    Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2007
    Prescription medicine samples and therapy initiation: developing a best practice system with community pharmacists in Australia
    Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Understanding and Improving Prescribing Practice
    National Prescribing Service Limited
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Maintenance and Promotion of the QUMMAP
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2011
    Multicentre Drug Use Evaluation and other quality use of medicines activities in hospitals
    National Prescribing Service Limited
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    National Strategy for Quality Use of Medicines
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    NHMRC_Equipment Grant_HLTH_Pharmacy
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Multi-centre drug use evaluation in hospitals
    National Prescribing Service Limited
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Rural Community Pharmacists Integrating Care for People With Complex Health Needs
    Pharmacy Guild of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Rural community pharmacists integrating care for people with complex health needs.
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    The Maintenance and promotion of the quality use of medicines mapping project website.
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Community pharmacists providing clinical services for dispensing doctors and depot pharmacies in rural Queensland - telepharmacy
    Pharmacy Guild of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2005
    Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies of the newer immunosuppressants
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Appropriate prescriptyion of ipratropium bromide, including route of administration, both in hospital and on discharge
    National Prescribing Service Limited
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Quality Use of Medicines Research
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Pharmacists assisting GP's in the co-ordination of care for complex needs patients in rural and remote areas
    Pharmacy Guild of Australia
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Population pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and dosage prediction for tacrolimus
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1999
    The use of therapeutic flags to highlight potentially inappropriate prescribing in the elderley
    National Prescribing Service Limited
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 2000
    Quality use of medication, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and optimal dose prediction
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1998
    Fluconazole renal elimination processes in HIV infection and iatrogenic immunosuppression
    NHMRC Project Grant - HIV/AIDS (CARG)
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1996
    Rational therapy of rheumatic disease with hydroxychloroquine
    Sterling Pharmaceuticals Pty Limited
    Open grant

Availability

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Available projects

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Population Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of the Newer Immunosuppressant Drug

Supervision history

Completed supervision

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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