Overview
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Gail Williams is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, University College London
Works
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2015
Journal Article
Familial factors associated with development of alcohol and mental health comorbidity
Salom, Caroline L., Williams, Gail M., Najman, Jake M. and Alati, Rosa (2015). Familial factors associated with development of alcohol and mental health comorbidity. Addiction, 110 (2), 248-257. doi: 10.1111/add.12722
2015
Journal Article
Cohort profile update: the Mater-University of Queensland Study of Pregnancy (MUSP)
Najman, Jake M., Alati, Rosa, Bor, William, Clavarino, Alexandra, Mamun, Abdullah, McGrath, John J., McIntyre, David, O'Callaghan, Michael, Scott, James, Shuttlewood, Greg, Williams, Gail M. and Wray, Naomi (2015). Cohort profile update: the Mater-University of Queensland Study of Pregnancy (MUSP). International Journal of Epidemiology, 44 (1), 78-78f. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyu234
2015
Journal Article
Respiratory syncytial virus seasonality in tropical Australia
Paynter, Stuart, Ware, Robert S., Sly, Peter D., Weinstein, Philip and Williams, Gail (2015). Respiratory syncytial virus seasonality in tropical Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 39 (1), 8-10. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12347
2015
Journal Article
Real-time PCR demonstrates high prevalence of Schistosoma japonicum in the Philippines: implications for surveillance and control
Gordon, Catherine A., Acosta, Luz P., Gobert, Geoffrey N., Olveda, Remigio M., Ross, Allen G., Williams, Gail M., Gray, Darren J., Harn, Donald, Li, Yuesheng and McManus, Donald P. (2015). Real-time PCR demonstrates high prevalence of Schistosoma japonicum in the Philippines: implications for surveillance and control. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 9 (1) e0003483, 1-14. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0003483
2015
Journal Article
Can mass drug administration lead to the sustainable control of schistosomiasis?
Ross, Allen G. P., Olveda, Remigio M., Chy, Delia, Olveda, David U., Li, Yuesheng, Harn, Donald A., Gray, Darren J., McManus, Donald P., Tallo, Veronica, Chau, Thao N. P. and Williams, Gail M. (2015). Can mass drug administration lead to the sustainable control of schistosomiasis?. Journal of Infectious Diseases, 211 (2), 283-289. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiu416
2015
Journal Article
Substance use and mental health disorders are linked to different forms of intimate partner violence victimisation
Salom, Caroline L., Williams, Gail M., Najman, Jakob M. and Alati, Rosa (2015). Substance use and mental health disorders are linked to different forms of intimate partner violence victimisation. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 151, 121-127. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.03.011
2015
Journal Article
Association between patient activation and patient-assessed quality of care in type 2 diabetes: Results of a longitudinal study
Aung, Eindra, Donald, Maria, Coll, Joseph R., Williams, Gail M. and Doi, Suhail A. R. (2015). Association between patient activation and patient-assessed quality of care in type 2 diabetes: Results of a longitudinal study. Health Expectations, 19 (2), 356-366. doi: 10.1111/hex.12359
2015
Journal Article
The effects of Tai Chi in centrally obese adults with depression symptoms
Liu, Xin, Vitetta, Luis, Kostner, Karam, Crompton, David, Williams, Gail, Brown, Wendy J., Lopez, Alan, Xue, Charlie C., Oei, Tian P., Byrne, Gerard, Martin, Jennifer H. and Whiteford, Harvey (2015). The effects of Tai Chi in centrally obese adults with depression symptoms. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015 879712, 879712.1-879712.8. doi: 10.1155/2015/879712
2015
Journal Article
Disease mapping for informing targeted health interventions: Childhood pneumonia in Bohol, Philippines
Thomas, Deborah S.K, Anthamatten, Peter, Root, Elisabeth Dowling, Lucero, Marilla, Nohynek, Hanna, Tallo, Veronica, Williams, Gail M, Simoes, Eric A.F, ARIVAC Consortium and Riley, Ian (2015). Disease mapping for informing targeted health interventions: Childhood pneumonia in Bohol, Philippines. Tropical Medicine and International Health, 20 (11), 1525-1533. doi: 10.1111/tmi.12561
2015
Conference Publication
The 'Magic Glasses' research programme for the global control of intestinal worms
Gray, D. J., Williams, G., Bieri, F., Li, Y., Du, Z. -W., Yang, H., Olveda, R., Tallo, V., Clements, A., Steinmann, P., Halton, K., Bedford, A., Yuan, L., He, Y., Yap, P., Alday, P., Mationg, M. L., Renossa, M., Stewart, D., Wang, D., Raso, G., Magalhaes, R. Soares and McManus, D. (2015). The 'Magic Glasses' research programme for the global control of intestinal worms. *, *, *. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.
2015
Conference Publication
Community pharmacist practices, attitudes, recommendations, information and education needs for herbal and nutrient complementary medicines for weight loss
Taing, Meng-Wong, Tan, Eunice Tze Xin, Williams, Gail M., Clavarino, Alexandra M. and McGuire, Treasure M. (2015). Community pharmacist practices, attitudes, recommendations, information and education needs for herbal and nutrient complementary medicines for weight loss. APSA-ASCEPT Joint Scientific Meeting 2015, Hobart, Tas, Australia, 29 November - 2 December 2015. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2016.05.088
2015
Conference Publication
Lung cancer incidence and ambient air pollution in China: a spatial age-period cohort study 1990-2009
Guo, Yuming, Zeng, Hongmei, Zheng, Rongshou, Li, Shanshan, Barnett, Adrian G., Zhang, Siwei, Zou, Xiaonong, Huxley, Rachel R., Chen, Wanqing and Williams, Gail (2015). Lung cancer incidence and ambient air pollution in China: a spatial age-period cohort study 1990-2009. Lancet - Chinese-Academy-of-Medical-Sciences (CAMS) Health Summit, Beijing Peoples R China, Oct 30-31, 2015. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.
2015
Journal Article
Individual, school-related and family characteristics distinguish co-occurrence of drinking and depressive symptoms in very young adolescents
Salom, Caroline L., Kelly, Adrian B., Alati, Rosa, Williams, Gail M., Patton, George C. and Williams, Joanne W. (2015). Individual, school-related and family characteristics distinguish co-occurrence of drinking and depressive symptoms in very young adolescents. Drug and Alcohol Review, 35 (4), 387-396. doi: 10.1111/dar.12303
2015
Journal Article
Seasonal immune modulation in humans: Observed patterns and potential environmental drivers
Paynter, Stuart, Ware, Robert S., Sly, Peter D., Williams, Gail and Weinstein, Philip (2015). Seasonal immune modulation in humans: Observed patterns and potential environmental drivers. Journal of Infection, 70 (1), 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2014.09.006
2015
Journal Article
Schistosomiasis mass drug administration in the Philippines: lessons learnt and the global implications
Inobaya, Marianette T., Olveda, Remigio M., Tallo, Veronica, McManus, Donald P., Williams, Gail M., Harn, Donald A., Li, Yuesheng, Chau, Thao N. P., Olveda, David U. and Ross, Allen G. (2015). Schistosomiasis mass drug administration in the Philippines: lessons learnt and the global implications. Microbes and Infection, 17 (1), 6-15. doi: 10.1016/j.micinf.2014.10.006
2015
Journal Article
The role of maternal education in the 15-year trajectory of malnutrition in children under 5 years of age in Bangladesh
Hasan, Md Tanvir, Soares Magalhaes, Ricardo J., Williams, Gail M. and Mamun, Abdullah A. (2015). The role of maternal education in the 15-year trajectory of malnutrition in children under 5 years of age in Bangladesh. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 12 (4), 929-939. doi: 10.1111/mcn.12178
2014
Journal Article
Breastfeeding is protective to diabetes risk in young adults: a longitudinal study
Mamun, Abdullah Al, O'Callaghan, Michael J., Williams, Gail M., Najman, Jake M., Callaway, Leonie and McIntyre, Harold D. (2014). Breastfeeding is protective to diabetes risk in young adults: a longitudinal study. Acta Diabetologica, 52 (5), 837-844. doi: 10.1007/s00592-014-0690-z
2014
Journal Article
Does adolescent's exposure to parental intimate partner conflict and violence predict psychological distress and substance use in young adulthood? A longitudinal study
Schiff, Miriam, Plotnikova, Maria, Dingle, Kaeleen, Williams, Gail M., Najman, Jake and Clavarino, Alexandra (2014). Does adolescent's exposure to parental intimate partner conflict and violence predict psychological distress and substance use in young adulthood? A longitudinal study. Child Abuse and Neglect, 38 (12), 1945-1954. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2014.07.001
2014
Journal Article
Exposure to stressful life events during pregnancy predicts psychotic experiences via behaviour problems in childhood
Betts, Kim S., Williams, Gail M., Najman, Jakob M., Scott, James and Alati, Rosa (2014). Exposure to stressful life events during pregnancy predicts psychotic experiences via behaviour problems in childhood. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 59, 132-139. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2014.08.001
2014
Journal Article
A prospective study of cigarette smoking and basal cell carcinoma
Hughes, M. C. B., Olsen, C. M., Williams, G. M. and Green, A. C. (2014). A prospective study of cigarette smoking and basal cell carcinoma. Archives of Dermatological Research, 306 (9), 851-856. doi: 10.1007/s00403-014-1503-5
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Living with Cystic Fibrosis: examining the spatial distribution of recurrent infections in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Darsy Darssan
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Doctor Philosophy
Analytical approaches to enrolling and maintaining injecting drug users in longitudinal studies
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Statistical modeling, epidemiology, and associated factors of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases in Africa
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne, Dr Darsy Darssan
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Measurement and Loss to Follow-up in a Community-Based Cohort Study of Mental Health
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Peter Baker
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Modelling Dengue Fever in China to Predict Case Distribution Under Climate Change Scenarios
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Towards sustainable TB control in Ethiopia - profiling high-risk geographical areas using spatial modelling
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ricardo Soares Magalhaes, Associate Professor Yibeltal Alemu
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Spatiotemporal distribution and environmental drivers of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmission in China
Principal Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Disease Progression in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Statistical Analysis Using Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD)
Principal Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Acute lower respiratory infections in infants in the tropics: Environmental drivers of seasonal epidemics
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Sly
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
The effects of ambient temperature on lung function and respiratory symptoms for Australian school children with asthma: a panel study
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Peter Baker
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
The role of bovines in human Schistosoma japonicum transmission in the Peoples' Republic of China
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
FACTORS IMPACTING ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF TERMINALLY ILL OLDER PEOPLE AND LEADING TO REQUESTS FOR EUTHANASIA
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
A model for changes in quality of life and clinical measurements near the end of life: a prospective longitudinal study of people receiving palliative care.
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of Seasonality and Ambient Temperature on Selected Biomarkers: Community-based population study in China
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Peter Baker
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Intimate partner violence, predictors and consequences; a gender difference study
Associate Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
The impact of substantiated childhood maltreatment on young adult health: a cohort study
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Steve Kisely
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Trends, determinants and spatial risks of malnutrition in children under 5 years of age in Bangladesh
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ricardo Soares Magalhaes, Professor Abdullah Mamun
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Gender differences in risk factors and healthcare for hypertension, diabetes and CVD among Bangladeshi adults
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Abdullah Mamun
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Comorbid alcohol and mental health disorders: A longitudinal analysis of development to young adulthood
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Risk of breast, prostate and colon cancer before and after diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 2: A population-based study
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the quality of care from the perspectives of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Maria Donald
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Surveillance of adverse events following immunisation in China
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
The epidemiology of oesophageal cancer and Barrett's oesophagus
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of a video-based health education intervention on soil-transmitted helminth infections in Chinese schoolchildren
Associate Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Engaging communities in malaria elimination in the south-west Pacific
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Lisa Fitzgerald
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Measuring diet quality: development of a new index and comparative evaluation with other indices in Australia
Associate Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Longitudinal change in anthropometric characteristics and diet quality in Australian adults
Associate Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
The antecedents of schizophrenia, a birth cohort study
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor John McGrath
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Determinants of Schistosoma japonicum and soil-transmitted helminth infections, and associated morbidity in Hunan province, China: an epidemiological assessment
Associate Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Cancers of the oesophagus: exploring the roles of smoking, alcohol and gastro-oesophageal reflux
Associate Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Continuities of Child and Adult Mental Health: Changes in Maternal Mental Health over the Course of Child Rearing and Adolescent Mental Health and Behaviour
Associate Advisor
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2005
Master Philosophy
PREVALENCE, INTENSITY AND RISK FACTORS FOR GEOHELMINTH INFECTION IN A SOUTH INDIAN FISHING VILLAGE
Associate Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
Improving measures of dietary exposure: The Nambour skin cancer prevention study
Associate Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
MECHANISM OF MAINTENANCE OF MALARIA TRANSMISSION IN A LOW ENDEMIC AREA, AND ROLE OF RAPID DIAGNOSIS THROUGH FIELD ANTIGEN DETECTION IN ITS CONTROL
Associate Advisor
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
INVESTIGATION OF RISK FACTORS FOR BETTER SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL OF ARBOVIRUSES
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Familial aggregation of human helminth infection: a focus on genetic susceptibility to schistosomiasis japonica and associate markers of disease
Associate Advisor
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- Biostatistics - population health
- Epidemiology
- Health statistics
- Population health - biostatistics
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