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Honorary Professor

Peter Molenaar

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Overview

Availability

Honorary Professor Peter Molenaar is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy, Victoria University
  • Masters (Coursework), Victoria University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Melbourne

Works

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102 works between 1997 and 2024

81 - 100 of 102 works

2000

Conference Publication

Endogenous modulators of human heart contractility

Molenaar, P., Russell, F. D. and Burrell, K. (2000). Endogenous modulators of human heart contractility. ISHR Melbourne Conference 2000: Benchtop Bedside the Beside, Melbourne, Australia, 05-09 Aug, 2000. Melbourne: International Society for Heart Research (Australasian Section).

Endogenous modulators of human heart contractility

2000

Conference Publication

Cardiostimulant effects of human urotensin-II in human heart.

Russell, F. D., Molenaar, P. and O'Brien, D. M. (2000). Cardiostimulant effects of human urotensin-II in human heart.. Joint Meeting of the Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists and the British Pharmacological Society, Newcastle, Australia, 03-06 Dec, 2000. Sydney: Aust Society of Clin & Exp Pharmacologists & Toxicologists.

Cardiostimulant effects of human urotensin-II in human heart.

2000

Journal Article

Quantitative analysis of vascular to cardiac selectivity of L- and T-type voltage-operated calcium channel antagonists in human tissues

Angus, J, Sarsero, D, Fujiwara, T, Molenaar, P and Xi, Q (2000). Quantitative analysis of vascular to cardiac selectivity of L- and T-type voltage-operated calcium channel antagonists in human tissues. Clinical And Experimental Pharmacology And Physiology, 27 (12), 1019-1021. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1681.2000.03369.x

Quantitative analysis of vascular to cardiac selectivity of L- and T-type voltage-operated calcium channel antagonists in human tissues

2000

Conference Publication

b1-, b2- and putative b4-adrenoceptors (AR) in adult and infant human heart: selective coupling of b2-AR to Gs-protein.

Molenaar, P. and Kaumann, A. J. (2000). b1-, b2- and putative b4-adrenoceptors (AR) in adult and infant human heart: selective coupling of b2-AR to Gs-protein.. Joint Meeting of ASCEPT and the British Pharmacological Society, Newcastle, Australia, 03-06 Dec, 2000. Sydney: Aust Society of Clin. and Exp. Pharmacologists & Toxicologists.

b1-, b2- and putative b4-adrenoceptors (AR) in adult and infant human heart: selective coupling of b2-AR to Gs-protein.

2000

Journal Article

The human heart endothelin system: ET-1 synthesis, storage, release and effect

Russell, F. D. and Molenaar, P. (2000). The human heart endothelin system: ET-1 synthesis, storage, release and effect. Trends in Pharmacological Sciences, 21 (9), 353-359. doi: 10.1016/S0165-6147(00)01524-8

The human heart endothelin system: ET-1 synthesis, storage, release and effect

2000

Conference Publication

(-)-CGP 12177-evoked cardiostimulation is abolished in double b1-/b2-adrenoceptor (AR) knockout mice.

Kaumann, A. J., Engelhardt, S., Molenaar, P. and Lohse, M. (2000). (-)-CGP 12177-evoked cardiostimulation is abolished in double b1-/b2-adrenoceptor (AR) knockout mice.. Joint Meeting of ASCEPT and the British Pharmacological Society, Newcastle, Australia, 03-06 Dec, 2000. Sydney: Aust Society of Clin and Exp Pharmacologists and Toxicologists.

(-)-CGP 12177-evoked cardiostimulation is abolished in double b1-/b2-adrenoceptor (AR) knockout mice.

1999

Journal Article

Activation of beta(2)-adrenergic receptors hastens relaxation and mediates phosphorylation of phospholamban, troponin I, and C-protein in ventricular myocardium from patients with terminal heart failure

Kaumann, A, Bartel, S, Molenaar, P, Sanders, L, Burrell, K, Vetter, D, Hempel, P, Karczewski, P and Krause, EG (1999). Activation of beta(2)-adrenergic receptors hastens relaxation and mediates phosphorylation of phospholamban, troponin I, and C-protein in ventricular myocardium from patients with terminal heart failure. Circulation, 99 (1), 65-72.

Activation of beta(2)-adrenergic receptors hastens relaxation and mediates phosphorylation of phospholamban, troponin I, and C-protein in ventricular myocardium from patients with terminal heart failure

1999

Journal Article

Studies on a novel selective beta(3)-adrenoceptor agonist in human right atrial appendage and human white adipocytes

Arch, JRS, Kaumann, AJ, Molenaar, P, Sennitt, MV, Berge, JM, Chapman, H and Kelly, J (1999). Studies on a novel selective beta(3)-adrenoceptor agonist in human right atrial appendage and human white adipocytes. British Journal of Pharmacology, 126, U55-U55.

Studies on a novel selective beta(3)-adrenoceptor agonist in human right atrial appendage and human white adipocytes

1999

Conference Publication

Contribution of b-adrenoceptor subtypes to relaxation of colon and oesophagus and pacemaker activity of ureter in wild-type and b3-adrenoceptor knockout mice: Involvement of the putative b4-adrenoceptor

Molenaar, P., Oostendorp, J., Preitner, F., Moffat, J., Jimenez, M., Giacobino, J. P. and Kaumann, A. J. (1999). Contribution of b-adrenoceptor subtypes to relaxation of colon and oesophagus and pacemaker activity of ureter in wild-type and b3-adrenoceptor knockout mice: Involvement of the putative b4-adrenoceptor. 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of ASCEPT, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Cen., Darling Harbour, 4 - 8 Dec, 1999. Sydney: Aust. Soc. of Clinical & Experimental Pharm. & Toxicol..

Contribution of b-adrenoceptor subtypes to relaxation of colon and oesophagus and pacemaker activity of ureter in wild-type and b3-adrenoceptor knockout mice: Involvement of the putative b4-adrenoceptor

1999

Journal Article

Putative beta(4)-adrenoceptors in rat ventricle mediate increases in contractile force and cell Ca2+: comparison with atrial receptors and relationship to (-)-[H-3]-CGP 12177 binding

Sarsero, D., Molenaar, P., Kaumann, A. J. and Freestone, N. S. (1999). Putative beta(4)-adrenoceptors in rat ventricle mediate increases in contractile force and cell Ca2+: comparison with atrial receptors and relationship to (-)-[H-3]-CGP 12177 binding. British Journal of Pharmacology, 128 (7), 1445-1460. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0702936

Putative beta(4)-adrenoceptors in rat ventricle mediate increases in contractile force and cell Ca2+: comparison with atrial receptors and relationship to (-)-[H-3]-CGP 12177 binding

1998

Journal Article

Validity of (-)-[H-3]-CGP 12177A as a radioligand for the 'putative beta(4)-adrenoceptor' in rat atrium

Sarsero, Doreen, Molenaar, Peter and Kaumann, Alberto J. (1998). Validity of (-)-[H-3]-CGP 12177A as a radioligand for the 'putative beta(4)-adrenoceptor' in rat atrium. British Journal of Pharmacology, 123 (3), 371-380. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0701609

Validity of (-)-[H-3]-CGP 12177A as a radioligand for the 'putative beta(4)-adrenoceptor' in rat atrium

1998

Journal Article

Inotropic and arrhythmic effects of endothelin receptor agonists in human heart: Possible involvement of multiple receptors, L-type calcium channels and Gi-protein.

Burrell, KM, Molenaar, P and Kaumann, AJ (1998). Inotropic and arrhythmic effects of endothelin receptor agonists in human heart: Possible involvement of multiple receptors, L-type calcium channels and Gi-protein.. Naunyn-schmiedebergs Archives of Pharmacology, 358 (1), R627-R627.

Inotropic and arrhythmic effects of endothelin receptor agonists in human heart: Possible involvement of multiple receptors, L-type calcium channels and Gi-protein.

1998

Journal Article

(-)-CGP 12177 causes cardiostimulation and binds to cardiac putative beta(4)-adrenoceptors in both wild-type and beta(3)-adrenoceptor knockout mice

Kaumann, AJ, Preitner, F, Sarsero, D, Molenaar, P, Revelli, JP and Giacobino, JP (1998). (-)-CGP 12177 causes cardiostimulation and binds to cardiac putative beta(4)-adrenoceptors in both wild-type and beta(3)-adrenoceptor knockout mice. Molecular Pharmacology, 53 (4), 670-675.

(-)-CGP 12177 causes cardiostimulation and binds to cardiac putative beta(4)-adrenoceptors in both wild-type and beta(3)-adrenoceptor knockout mice

1998

Journal Article

The putative beta(4)-adrenoceptor activates the cyclic AMP pathway in human heart: Inhibition of positive inotropic responses by adenosine and carbachol

Molenaar, P, Sarsero, D, Lynham, JA and Kaumann, AJ (1998). The putative beta(4)-adrenoceptor activates the cyclic AMP pathway in human heart: Inhibition of positive inotropic responses by adenosine and carbachol. Naunyn-schmiedebergs Archives of Pharmacology, 358 (1), R629-R629.

The putative beta(4)-adrenoceptor activates the cyclic AMP pathway in human heart: Inhibition of positive inotropic responses by adenosine and carbachol

1998

Journal Article

Human vascular to cardiac tissue selectivity of L- and T-type calcium channel antagonists

Sarsero, D, Fujiwara, T, Molenaar, P and Angus, JA (1998). Human vascular to cardiac tissue selectivity of L- and T-type calcium channel antagonists. British Journal of Pharmacology, 125 (1), 109-119. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0702045

Human vascular to cardiac tissue selectivity of L- and T-type calcium channel antagonists

1998

Journal Article

The contribution of classical (beta(1/2)-) and atypical beta-adrenoceptors to the stimulation of human white adipocyte lipolysis and right atrial appendage contraction by novel beta(3)-adrenoceptor agonists of differing selectivities

Molenaar, P (1998). The contribution of classical (beta(1/2)-) and atypical beta-adrenoceptors to the stimulation of human white adipocyte lipolysis and right atrial appendage contraction by novel beta(3)-adrenoceptor agonists of differing selectivities. Journal of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics, 285 (3), 1084-1095.

The contribution of classical (beta(1/2)-) and atypical beta-adrenoceptors to the stimulation of human white adipocyte lipolysis and right atrial appendage contraction by novel beta(3)-adrenoceptor agonists of differing selectivities

1998

Journal Article

(-)-[H-3]-CGP 12177 radiolabels beta(1)-, beta(2)- and putative beta(4)-adrenoceptors in human atrium and ventricle.

Sarsero, D, Molenaar, P and Kaumann, AJ (1998). (-)-[H-3]-CGP 12177 radiolabels beta(1)-, beta(2)- and putative beta(4)-adrenoceptors in human atrium and ventricle.. Naunyn-schmiedebergs Archives of Pharmacology, 358 (1), R629-R629.

(-)-[H-3]-CGP 12177 radiolabels beta(1)-, beta(2)- and putative beta(4)-adrenoceptors in human atrium and ventricle.

1997

Journal Article

Proposal for the interaction of non-conventional partial agonists and catecholamines with the 'putative beta(4)-adrenoceptor' in mammalian heart

Molenaar, P, Sarsero, D and Kaumann, AJ (1997). Proposal for the interaction of non-conventional partial agonists and catecholamines with the 'putative beta(4)-adrenoceptor' in mammalian heart. Clinical And Experimental Pharmacology And Physiology, 24 (9-10), 647-656. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1681.1997.tb02107.x

Proposal for the interaction of non-conventional partial agonists and catecholamines with the 'putative beta(4)-adrenoceptor' in mammalian heart

1997

Journal Article

Modulation of human cardiac function through 4 beta-adrenoceptor populations

Kaumann, AJ and Molenaar, P (1997). Modulation of human cardiac function through 4 beta-adrenoceptor populations. Naunyn-schmiedebergs Archives of Pharmacology, 355 (6), 667-681. doi: 10.1007/PL00004999

Modulation of human cardiac function through 4 beta-adrenoceptor populations

1997

Journal Article

Effects of (-)-RO363 at human atrial beta-adrenoceptor subtypes, the human cloned beta(3)-adrenoceptor and rodent intestinal beta(3)-adrenoceptors

Molenaar, P, Sarsero, D, Arch, JRS, Kelly, J, Henson, SM and Kaumann, AJ (1997). Effects of (-)-RO363 at human atrial beta-adrenoceptor subtypes, the human cloned beta(3)-adrenoceptor and rodent intestinal beta(3)-adrenoceptors. British Journal of Pharmacology, 120 (2), 165-176. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0700850

Effects of (-)-RO363 at human atrial beta-adrenoceptor subtypes, the human cloned beta(3)-adrenoceptor and rodent intestinal beta(3)-adrenoceptors

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Discovering new therapeutic targets for cardiac fibrosis
    Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2028
    Human Heart Research
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Keeping Failing Hearts Beating - Research Towards the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death (Perpetual Impact Philanthropy Grant administered by TPCHF)
    Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2023
    Determination of effects of Atrogi compounds in human heart
    Atrogi AB
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Anti-arrhythmic medicines: a new prototype targeting the ryanodine channel (RyR2) to reduce sudden death in heart failure patients
    Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Assessment of effects of Atrogi future medicines in human heart
    Atrogi AB
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Development and testing of new medicines in a human model of ventricular arrhythmias to keep heart failure patients alive.
    National Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    New Medicines to Keep Heart Failure Patients Alive
    Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2023
    Cardio-Vascular Molecular & Translational Research Group
    Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Identifying cyclic AMP limiting phosphodiesterases for heart failure treatment
    Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Beta-blocker control of human ventricular arrhythmias in patients with heart failure through phosphodiesterases
    Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Phosphodiesterase 2, 3 and 4 control of arrhythmias in the human heart
    Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Phosphodiesterase enzyme control of arrhythmias in human heart
    Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Defining role of B2-adrenoceptors and human ventricular arrhythmias
    Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    To determine the effects of (-)- and (±)-ASL-8052 in the human heart (in vitro)
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Molecular attributes and physiological significance of beta1L-adrenoceptors
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    The genetic basis of B-blockers in heart failure
    Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Elucidation of the molecular requirements of the low affinity 'state' of the beta1-adrenoceptor
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship -- Grant In Aid for Year 7
    NHMRC Fellowship Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2004
    Adrenergic receptor regulation of calcineurin in the infant human heart
    Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Contractile and relaxant effects of b2-and b1-adrenoceptors in human heart: blockade by a third generation b-blocker
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Polymorphisms of B1 and B2 adrenoceptors in human heart
    National Heart Foundation of Australia
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2000
    Effects of chronic administration of B-blockers in contractile function in human heart
    Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Chronic administration of B-adrenoceptor blockers in end-stage heart failure: Mechanism of benefit
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Localization and quantitation of novel receptors in human heart
    Ramaciotti Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2002
    Modulation of human cardiac function by B-adrenoceptor and endothelin receptor systems
    NHMRC Project Grant - 5 Yr Extended with Fellow
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2004
    NHMRC RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (Senior Research Fellow)
    NHMRC Fellowship Grant
    Open grant

Supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Cause and prevention of stress induced arrhythmias in human heart

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Yee Weng Wong

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding How Phosphorylative and Oxidative Stress Regulate Cardiac Ryanodine Receptor-Type 2 Gating Activity to Produce an Arrhythmogenic Phenotype in Advanced Heart Failure

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Yee Weng Wong

Completed supervision

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