Overview
Background
Associate professor David Vesey is a leading research scientist in The University of Queensland Centre for Kidney Disease Research at the Translational Research Institute and a senior scientist within the Department of Kidney and Transplant Services at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. He is a graduate of Kings College and Imperial Collage, London University. Postdoctoral studies were at London University and The University of Queensland.
His main research interests are in the area of kidney tubulointerstitial fibrosis, inflammation and cancer – particularly the role that cytokines and growth factors play in these processes. Current projects include the role of protease activated receptor-2 in kidney inflammation and fibrosis, and the mechanism of heavy metal toxicity in the kidney. He manages the Princess Alexandra Hospital Endotoxin Testing Service which routinely tests samples from dialysis units throughout Queensland.
Availability
- Associate Professor David Vesey is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Biochemistry, King's College London
- Doctor of Philosophy of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Imperial College London
Works
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2002
Journal Article
Interleukin-1 beta induces human proximal tubule cell injury, alpha-smooth muscle actin expression and fibronectin production
Vesey, D. A., Cheung, C. W. Y., Cuttle, L., Endre, Z. A., Gobe, G. and Johnson, D. W. (2002). Interleukin-1 beta induces human proximal tubule cell injury, alpha-smooth muscle actin expression and fibronectin production. Kidney International, 62 (1), 31-40. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.2002.00401.x
2002
Conference Publication
Insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-I stimulates in vitro human renal cell carcinoma (RCC) growth
Cheung, C., Vesey, D. A., Gobe, G., Nicol, D. L. and Johnson, D. W. (2002). Insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-I stimulates in vitro human renal cell carcinoma (RCC) growth. Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology 37th Annual Scientific Meeting, Darwin, Australia, 5-7 September, 2001. Carlton, Vic.: Blackwell Science. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1797.2002.00007-1-15.x
2002
Journal Article
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors protect against renal injury via direct effects on the tubulointerstitium: evidence from cell cultures
Johnson, D. W. and Vesey, D. A. (2002). Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors protect against renal injury via direct effects on the tubulointerstitium: evidence from cell cultures. Health Science, 11 (3), 14-15.
2001
Journal Article
Human adipose tissue endothelial cells promote preadipocyte proliferation
Hutley, L. J., Herington, A. C., Shurety, W., Cheung, C., Vesey, D. A., Cameron, D. P. and Prins, J. B. (2001). Human adipose tissue endothelial cells promote preadipocyte proliferation. American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism, 281 (5), E1037-E1044. doi: 10.1152/ajpendo.2001.281.5.E1037
2001
Journal Article
Inhibition of proliferation of HT-29 colon adenocarcinorna cells by carboxylate NSAIDs and their acyl glucuronides
Cannell, G. R., Vesey, D. A. and Dickinson, R. G. (2001). Inhibition of proliferation of HT-29 colon adenocarcinorna cells by carboxylate NSAIDs and their acyl glucuronides. Life Sciences, 70 (1), 37-48. doi: 10.1016/S0024-3205(01)01370-4
2001
Conference Publication
Interleukin-1B (IL-1B) stimulates human renal cortical fibroblast (CF) DNA synthesis and extracellular matrix production through a transforming growth factor-beta (TGFB) dependent mechanism
Vesey, D. A., Cheung, C., Gobe, G., Endre, Z. and Johnson, D. W. (2001). Interleukin-1B (IL-1B) stimulates human renal cortical fibroblast (CF) DNA synthesis and extracellular matrix production through a transforming growth factor-beta (TGFB) dependent mechanism. 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, Darwin, NT, 5th - 7th September, 2001. Carlton, VIC: Blackwell Science. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1797.2002.00007-1-140.x
2000
Journal Article
Enalaprilat directly ameliorates in vitro cyclosporin nephrotoxicity in human tubulo-interstitial cells
Johnson, D. W., Saunders, H. J., Vesey, D. A., Qi, W., Field, M. J. and Pollock, C. A. (2000). Enalaprilat directly ameliorates in vitro cyclosporin nephrotoxicity in human tubulo-interstitial cells. Nephron, 86 (4), 473-481. doi: 10.1159/000045837
2000
Journal Article
Peritoneal homocysteine clearance is inefficient in peritoneal dialysis patients
Johnson, David W., Kay, Troy D., Vesey, David A., Isbel, Nicole, Campbell, Scott B. and Hawley, Carmel M. (2000). Peritoneal homocysteine clearance is inefficient in peritoneal dialysis patients. Peritoneal Dialysis International, 20 (6), 766-771.
2000
Conference Publication
Interleukin-1b (IL-1b)
Vesey, D. A., Cheung, C., Endre, Z. H., Gobe, G. C. and Johnson, D. W. (2000). Interleukin-1b (IL-1b). ANZSN Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Vic, 15-17 Mar, 2000. Sydney: Australian & New Zealand Society of Nephrology.
2000
Journal Article
Preparation and characterization of polyclonal antibodies against human chaperonin 10
Somodevilla-Torres, Maria J., Hillyard, Narelle C., Morton, Halle, Alewood, Dianne, Halliday, Judy A., Alewood, Paul F., Vesey, David A., Walsh, Michael D. and Cavanagh, Alice C. (2000). Preparation and characterization of polyclonal antibodies against human chaperonin 10. Cell Stress and Chaperones, 5 (1), 14-20. doi: 10.1379/1466-1268(2000)0052.0.CO;2
2000
Conference Publication
Cyclosporin (CyA) promotes human renal cortical fibroblast (CF) toxicity, extracellular matrix deposition and nitric oxide (NO) release
Vesey, D. A., Cheung, C., Endre, Z. H., Gobe, G. C. and Johnson, D. W. (2000). Cyclosporin (CyA) promotes human renal cortical fibroblast (CF) toxicity, extracellular matrix deposition and nitric oxide (NO) release. ANZSN Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 15-17 Mar, 2000.
1994
Journal Article
P53 Gene in Hepatocellular Carcinomas From Australia
Vesey, DA, Hayward, NK and Cooksley, Wge (1994). P53 Gene in Hepatocellular Carcinomas From Australia. Cancer Detection and Prevention, 18 (2), 123-130.
1993
Journal Article
Down-Regulation of Epidermal Growth-Factor Receptors in Liver Proliferation Induced by a Mixture of Triiodothyronine, Amino-Acids, Glucagon, and Heparin (tagh)
Vesey, DA, Selden, AC and Hodgson, Hjf (1993). Down-Regulation of Epidermal Growth-Factor Receptors in Liver Proliferation Induced by a Mixture of Triiodothyronine, Amino-Acids, Glucagon, and Heparin (tagh). Gut, 34 (11), 1601-1606. doi: 10.1136/gut.34.11.1601
1993
Journal Article
Effect of Luminal Growth-Factor Preservation On Intestinal Growth
Playford, RJ, Woodman, AC, Clark, P, Watanapa, P, Vesey, D, Deprez, PH, Williamson, Rcn and Calam, J (1993). Effect of Luminal Growth-Factor Preservation On Intestinal Growth. Lancet, 341 (8849), 843-848. doi: 10.1016/0140-6736(93)93057-8
1992
Journal Article
Galactosamine Induced Hepatitis Induces a Reduction in Hepatocyte Epidermal Growth-Factor Receptors
Vesey, DA, Woodman, AC and Hodgson, Hjf (1992). Galactosamine Induced Hepatitis Induces a Reduction in Hepatocyte Epidermal Growth-Factor Receptors. Gut, 33 (7), 954-958. doi: 10.1136/gut.33.7.954
1992
Journal Article
Effect of Invivo Administration of An Antibody to Epidermal Growth-Factor On the Rapid Increase in Dna-Synthesis Induced by Partial-Hepatectomy in the Rat
Vesey, DA, Selden, AC, Woodman, AC and Hodgson, Hjf (1992). Effect of Invivo Administration of An Antibody to Epidermal Growth-Factor On the Rapid Increase in Dna-Synthesis Induced by Partial-Hepatectomy in the Rat. Gut, 33 (6), 831-835. doi: 10.1136/gut.33.6.831
1992
Journal Article
Comparative Effects of Epidermal Growth-Factor, An Insulin-Glucagon Combination, and a Hepatocyte Growth-Factor Preparation On Epidermal Growth-Factor Receptors
Vesey, DA, Selden, AC and Hodgson, Hjf (1992). Comparative Effects of Epidermal Growth-Factor, An Insulin-Glucagon Combination, and a Hepatocyte Growth-Factor Preparation On Epidermal Growth-Factor Receptors. Journal of Hepatology, 15 (1-2), 107-113. doi: 10.1016/0168-8278(92)90020-P
1991
Journal Article
Gastric Output of Pancreatic Secretory Trypsin-Inhibitor Is Increased by Misoprostol
Playford, RJ, Batten, JJ, Freeman, TC, Beardshall, K, Vesey, DA, Fenn, GC, Baron, JH and Calam, J (1991). Gastric Output of Pancreatic Secretory Trypsin-Inhibitor Is Increased by Misoprostol. Gut, 32 (11), 1396-1400. doi: 10.1136/gut.32.11.1396
1991
Journal Article
Dimethyl-Sulfoxide Induces a Reduced Growth-Rate, Altered Cell Morphology and Increased Epidermal-Growth-Factor Binding in Hep G2 Cells
Vesey, DA, Cunningham, JM, Selden, AC, Woodman, AC and Hodgson, Hjf (1991). Dimethyl-Sulfoxide Induces a Reduced Growth-Rate, Altered Cell Morphology and Increased Epidermal-Growth-Factor Binding in Hep G2 Cells. Biochemical Journal, 277 (3), 773-777. doi: 10.1042/bj2770773
1991
Journal Article
Dose-Dependent Effects of Fentanyl On Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Damage
Playford, RJ, Vesey, DA, Haldane, S, Alison, MR and Calam, J (1991). Dose-Dependent Effects of Fentanyl On Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Damage. Digestion, 49 (4), 198-203. doi: 10.1159/000200722
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring Magnetic Resonance for Differentiating between Progressive and Non-Progressive Chronic Kidney Disease
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Robert Ellis, Associate Professor Ross Francis
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Clinical Biobanking and the Distinguishing Risk of Progressive Chronic Kidney Disease Study
Associate Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring Resistance of Renal Cell Carcinoma to Sunitinib Therapy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Hemamali Samaratunga, Honorary Professor Li Li
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
The role of the adipose tissue microenvironment in kidney cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Johnson, Dr Sumaira Hasnain
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Bioactive compounds from Australian Blacklip Abalone (Haliotis rubra) processing waste
Associate Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Targeting genes for identification and treatment of renal cell carcinoma
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Johnson
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