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) Journal Article (163) Book Chapter (3) Conference Publication (135) Book (5) Other Outputs (3)

181 - 200 of 309 works

2003

Journal Article

Across the dividing range - bridging the divides: Pharmacy opportunities across the hospital/community and inter-professional divides in rural and remote Australia

Tett, S. E. (2003). Across the dividing range - bridging the divides: Pharmacy opportunities across the hospital/community and inter-professional divides in rural and remote Australia. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 33 (3), 172-172. doi: 10.1002/jppr2003333172

Across the dividing range - bridging the divides: Pharmacy opportunities across the hospital/community and inter-professional divides in rural and remote Australia

2003

Journal Article

Audit of selective and non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use in rural general practice

Cutts, C., La Caze, A. and Tett, S.E. (2003). Audit of selective and non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use in rural general practice. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 33 (1), 70-73. doi: 10.1002/jppr200333170

Audit of selective and non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use in rural general practice

2003

Conference Publication

Implementing a community pharmacy care integration project in rural Australia

Nissen, L. M. and Tett, S. E. (2003). Implementing a community pharmacy care integration project in rural Australia. Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for Population Therapeutics 2003, Quebec, 30 March - 1 April 2003. Canada: Pulsus.

Implementing a community pharmacy care integration project in rural Australia

2003

Journal Article

Influences on doctors' prescribing: Is geographical remoteness a factor?

Cutts, C. and Tett, S. E. (2003). Influences on doctors' prescribing: Is geographical remoteness a factor?. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 11 (3), 124-130. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1584.2003.00502.x

Influences on doctors' prescribing: Is geographical remoteness a factor?

2003

Conference Publication

Analysis of free mycophenolic acid and its glucuronide in human blood samples

Atcheson, B. A., Taylor, P. J. and Tett, S. E. (2003). Analysis of free mycophenolic acid and its glucuronide in human blood samples. International Congress of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring & Clinical Toxicology, Basel, Switzerland, 7-11 September, 2003. Switzerland:

Analysis of free mycophenolic acid and its glucuronide in human blood samples

2003

Journal Article

Population pharmacokinetics of hydroxychloroquine in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Carmichael, S. J., Charles, B. and Tett, S. E. (2003). Population pharmacokinetics of hydroxychloroquine in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, 25 (6), 671-681. doi: 10.1097/00007691-200312000-00005

Population pharmacokinetics of hydroxychloroquine in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

2003

Journal Article

Toward better outcomes with tacrolimus therapy: Population pharmacokinetics and individualized dosage prediction in adult liver transplantation

Staatz, Christine E., Willis, Charlene, Taylor, Paul J, Lynch, Stephen V. and Tett, Susan E. (2003). Toward better outcomes with tacrolimus therapy: Population pharmacokinetics and individualized dosage prediction in adult liver transplantation. Liver Transplantation, 9 (2), 130-137. doi: 10.1053/jlts.2003.50023

Toward better outcomes with tacrolimus therapy: Population pharmacokinetics and individualized dosage prediction in adult liver transplantation

2003

Conference Publication

Pattern of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug utilisation in Australia 1992-2002

Chan, V. and Tett, S.E. (2003). Pattern of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug utilisation in Australia 1992-2002. Annual Conference of APSA 2003, Bondi Beach, NSW, 3-5 Dec. 2003. Sydney: APSA.

Pattern of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug utilisation in Australia 1992-2002

2003

Conference Publication

Can telepharmacy provide pharmacy services in the bush?

Nissen, L. M. and Tett, S.E. (2003). Can telepharmacy provide pharmacy services in the bush?. 3rd International Conference on Successes and Failures in Telehealth 2003, Brisbane, 25-26 August, 2003. London: Royal Society of Medicine Press. doi: 10.1258/135763303322596228

Can telepharmacy provide pharmacy services in the bush?

2003

Journal Article

Measurement of free drug and clinical end-point by high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: Applications and implications for pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies

Atcheson, B., Taylor, P. J., Pillans, P. I. and Tett, S. E. (2003). Measurement of free drug and clinical end-point by high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: Applications and implications for pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies. Analytica Chimica Acta, 492 (2003), 157-169. doi: 10.1016/S0003-2670(03)00359-3

Measurement of free drug and clinical end-point by high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: Applications and implications for pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies

2003

Journal Article

Using a problem detection study (PDS) to identify and compare health care provider and consumer views of antihypertensive therapy

Wade, A. H., Weir, D. N., Cameron, A. P. and Tett, S. E. (2003). Using a problem detection study (PDS) to identify and compare health care provider and consumer views of antihypertensive therapy. Journal of Human Hypertension, 17 (17), 397-405. doi: 10.1038/sj.jhh.1001565

Using a problem detection study (PDS) to identify and compare health care provider and consumer views of antihypertensive therapy

2003

Conference Publication

Power calculation for a study with multivariate outcomes

Kirkpatrick, C. M. J., Duffull, S. B. and Tett, S. E. (2003). Power calculation for a study with multivariate outcomes. 5th Annual PAWS & PAGANZ Scientific Meeting, Sydney, Aust., 19-21 Feb. 2003. Sydney:

Power calculation for a study with multivariate outcomes

2003

Journal Article

Population pharmacokinetic analysis of mycophenolic acid in renal transplant recipients following oral administration of mycophenolate mofetil

Shum, B, Duffull, SB, Taylor, PJ and Tett, SE (2003). Population pharmacokinetic analysis of mycophenolic acid in renal transplant recipients following oral administration of mycophenolate mofetil. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 56 (2003), 188-197. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2125.2003.01863.x

Population pharmacokinetic analysis of mycophenolic acid in renal transplant recipients following oral administration of mycophenolate mofetil

2003

Conference Publication

Detecting drug interactions associated with tacrolimus

Staatz, C. E., Duffull, S. B., Taylor, P. J., Lynch, S. V. and Tett, S.E. (2003). Detecting drug interactions associated with tacrolimus. 5th Annual PAWS & PAGANZ Scientific Meeting, Sydney, Aust., 19-21 Feb. 2003. Sydney:

Detecting drug interactions associated with tacrolimus

2003

Conference Publication

Analysis of free mycophenolic acid and its glucuronide in human blood samples

Atcheson, B., Taylor, P. J. and Tett, S. E. (2003). Analysis of free mycophenolic acid and its glucuronide in human blood samples. IATDMCT Congress, Basel, Switzerland, September 2003. New York , U. S.:

Analysis of free mycophenolic acid and its glucuronide in human blood samples

2002

Journal Article

Comparison of two population pharmacokinetic programs, NONMEM and P-PHARM, for tacrolimus

Staatz, Christine E. and Tett, Susan E. (2002). Comparison of two population pharmacokinetic programs, NONMEM and P-PHARM, for tacrolimus. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 58 (9), 597-605. doi: 10.1007/s00228-002-0517-7

Comparison of two population pharmacokinetic programs, NONMEM and P-PHARM, for tacrolimus

2002

Journal Article

Cyclosporin monitoring in Australasia: 2002 update of consensus guidelines

Morris, Raymond G., Ilett, Kenneth F., Tett, Susan E., Ray, John E., Fullinfaw, Robert O., Cooke, Russell and Cook, Stephen (2002). Cyclosporin monitoring in Australasia: 2002 update of consensus guidelines. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, 24 (6), 677-688. doi: 10.1097/00007691-200212000-00001

Cyclosporin monitoring in Australasia: 2002 update of consensus guidelines

2002

Journal Article

Community pharmacists improving health outcomes in rural and remote Queensland

Nissen, L. M. and Tett, S.E. (2002). Community pharmacists improving health outcomes in rural and remote Queensland. Australian Pharmacist, 21 (11), 874-880.

Community pharmacists improving health outcomes in rural and remote Queensland

2002

Journal Article

Combination therapy with methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine for rheumatoid arthritis increases exposure to methotrexate

Carmichael, S. J., Beal, J., Day, R. O. and Tett, S. E. (2002). Combination therapy with methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine for rheumatoid arthritis increases exposure to methotrexate. Journal of Rheumatology, 29 (10), 2077-2083.

Combination therapy with methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine for rheumatoid arthritis increases exposure to methotrexate

2002

Journal Article

Comparison of an ELISA and an LC/MS/MS method for measuring tacrolimus concentrations and making dosage decisions in transplant recipients

Staatz, C. E., Taylor, P. J. and Tett, S. E. (2002). Comparison of an ELISA and an LC/MS/MS method for measuring tacrolimus concentrations and making dosage decisions in transplant recipients. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, 24 (5), 607-615. doi: 10.1097/01.FTD.0000028922.76397.78

Comparison of an ELISA and an LC/MS/MS method for measuring tacrolimus concentrations and making dosage decisions in transplant recipients

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

Emeritus Professor Sue Tett is:
Available for supervision

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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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