Emeritus Professor

Gail Williams

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Qualifications

  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, University College London

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777 works between 1976 and 2025
All (777) Journal Article (660) Book Chapter (11) Conference Publication (94) Book (2) Other Outputs (10)

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2011

Journal Article

Reply to P. Autier et al

Green, Adele C. and Williams, Gail M. (2011). Reply to P. Autier et al. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 29 (14), e427-e427. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2011.34.6700

Reply to P. Autier et al

2011

Journal Article

Schistosomiasis elimination - Authors' reply

Gray, Darren J., McManus, Donald P., Li, Yuesheng, Williams, Gail.M., Bergquist, Robert and Ross, Allen G. (2011). Schistosomiasis elimination - Authors' reply. Lancet Infectious Diseases, 11 (5), 346-347. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(11)70111-6

Schistosomiasis elimination - Authors' reply

2011

Journal Article

Capture-recapture analysis of all-cause mortality data in Bohol, Philippines

Carter, Karen L., Williams, Gail, Tallo, Veronica, Sanvictores, Diozele, Madera, Hazel and Riley, Ian (2011). Capture-recapture analysis of all-cause mortality data in Bohol, Philippines. Population Health Metrics, 9 (1) 9, online. doi: 10.1186/1478-7954-9-9

Capture-recapture analysis of all-cause mortality data in Bohol, Philippines

2011

Journal Article

A 5-year longitudinal study of schistosomiasis transmission in Shian village, the Anning River Valley, Sichuan Province, the Peoples' Republic of China

Zhu, Rong, Gray, Darren J., Thrift, Aaron P., Williams, Gail M., Zhang, Yi, Qiu, Dong-Chuan, Zheng, Feng, Li, Yue-Sheng, Guo, Jiagang, Zhu, Hong-Qing, Wu, Wei-Ping, Li, Robert S. and McManus, Donald P. (2011). A 5-year longitudinal study of schistosomiasis transmission in Shian village, the Anning River Valley, Sichuan Province, the Peoples' Republic of China. Parasites and Vectors, 4 (1) 43, 43.1-43.8. doi: 10.1186/1756-3305-4-43

A 5-year longitudinal study of schistosomiasis transmission in Shian village, the Anning River Valley, Sichuan Province, the Peoples' Republic of China

2011

Journal Article

Spatial analysis of notified dengue fever infections

Hu, W., Clements, A., Williams, G. and Tong, S. (2011). Spatial analysis of notified dengue fever infections. Epidemiology and Infection, 139 (3), 391-399. doi: 10.1017/S0950268810000713

Spatial analysis of notified dengue fever infections

2011

Journal Article

Antisocial behaviour across the life course: An examination of the effects of early onset desistence and early onset persistent antisocial behaviour in adulthood

McGee, Tara Renae, Hayatbakhsh, Mohammad R., Bor, William, Cerruto, Michael, Dean, Angela, Alati, Rosa, Mills, Ryan, Williams, Gail M., O'Callaghan, Michael and Najman, Jake M. (2011). Antisocial behaviour across the life course: An examination of the effects of early onset desistence and early onset persistent antisocial behaviour in adulthood. Australian Journal of Psychology, 63 (1), 44-55. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-9536.2011.00006.x

Antisocial behaviour across the life course: An examination of the effects of early onset desistence and early onset persistent antisocial behaviour in adulthood

2011

Journal Article

Diagnostic value of non-invasive biomarkers for stage-specific diagnosis of hepatic fibrosis in patients with advanced schistosomiasis japonica

Hou, Xun-ya, Ellis, Magda K., McManus, Donald P., Wang, Yuan-yuan, Li, Shang-da, Williams, Gail M. and Li, Yue-sheng (2011). Diagnostic value of non-invasive biomarkers for stage-specific diagnosis of hepatic fibrosis in patients with advanced schistosomiasis japonica. International Journal for Parasitology, 41 (3-4), 325-332. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2010.10.007

Diagnostic value of non-invasive biomarkers for stage-specific diagnosis of hepatic fibrosis in patients with advanced schistosomiasis japonica

2011

Journal Article

Psychotic-like experiences in major depression and anxiety disorders: A population-based survey in young adults

Varghese, Daniel, Scott, James, Welham, Joy, Bor, William, Najman, Jake, O'Callaghan, Michael, Williams, Gail and McGrath, John (2011). Psychotic-like experiences in major depression and anxiety disorders: A population-based survey in young adults. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 37 (2), 389-393. doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbp083

Psychotic-like experiences in major depression and anxiety disorders: A population-based survey in young adults

2011

Journal Article

Association between smoking and respiratory function before and after menopause

Hayatbakhsh, Mohammad R., Najman, Jake M., O'Callaghan, Michael J., Williams, Gail M., Paydar, Anita and Clavarino, Alexandra (2011). Association between smoking and respiratory function before and after menopause. Lung, 189 (1), 65-71. doi: 10.1007/s00408-010-9269-9

Association between smoking and respiratory function before and after menopause

2011

Journal Article

Reduced melanoma after regular sunscreen use: Randomized trial follow-up

Green, Adèle C., Williams, Gail M., Logan, Valerie and Strutton, Geoffrey M. (2011). Reduced melanoma after regular sunscreen use: Randomized trial follow-up. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 29 (3), 257-263. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2010.28.7078

Reduced melanoma after regular sunscreen use: Randomized trial follow-up

2011

Conference Publication

Sibling-pair analysis confirms an association between cannabis use and psychosis-related outcomes in a cohort of young adults

McGrath, John Joseph, Welham, J., Scott, J., Varghese, D., Degenhardt, L., Hayatbakhsh, R., Alati,R., Williams,G. M, Bor,W. and Najman,J. M. (2011). Sibling-pair analysis confirms an association between cannabis use and psychosis-related outcomes in a cohort of young adults. International Congress on Schizophrenia Research (13th, ICSR, 2011), Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A., 2-6 April 2011. Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbq173

Sibling-pair analysis confirms an association between cannabis use and psychosis-related outcomes in a cohort of young adults

2011

Conference Publication

Socioecological changes and Dengue fever transmission in Queensland, Australia: A spatial Bayesian approach

Hu, Wenbiao, Clements, Archie, Williams, Gail and Tong, Shilu (2011). Socioecological changes and Dengue fever transmission in Queensland, Australia: A spatial Bayesian approach. 2010 Joint Conference of International Society of Exposure Science & International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 28 August-1 September 2010. Philadelphia PA, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1097/01.ede.0000392093.05139.06

Socioecological changes and Dengue fever transmission in Queensland, Australia: A spatial Bayesian approach

2011

Journal Article

Increased melanoma after regular sunscreen use? Reply to M.A. Goldenhersh et al

Green, Adele C and Williams, Gail M. (2011). Increased melanoma after regular sunscreen use? Reply to M.A. Goldenhersh et al. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 29 (18), e559-e559. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2011.35.7079

Increased melanoma after regular sunscreen use? Reply to M.A. Goldenhersh et al

2011

Conference Publication

Modelling cognitive symptoms in the DVD-deficient rodent model of schizophrenia

McGrath, John Joseph, Welham, J., Scott, J., Varghese, D., Degenhardt, L., Hayatbakhsh, R., Alati, R., Williams, G. M., Bor, W. and Najman, J. M. (2011). Modelling cognitive symptoms in the DVD-deficient rodent model of schizophrenia. 13th International Congress on Schizophrenia Research (ICOSR), Colorado Springs, CO, United States, 2-6 April 2011. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbq173

Modelling cognitive symptoms in the DVD-deficient rodent model of schizophrenia

2011

Journal Article

Child abuse and neglect and cognitive function at 14 years of age: Findings from a birth cohort

Mills, Ryan, Alati, Rosa, O'Callaghan, Michael, Najman, Jake M., Williams, Gail M., Bor, William and Strathearn, Lane (2011). Child abuse and neglect and cognitive function at 14 years of age: Findings from a birth cohort. Pediatrics, 127 (1), 4-10. doi: 10.1542/peds.2009-3479

Child abuse and neglect and cognitive function at 14 years of age: Findings from a birth cohort

2011

Conference Publication

Weather Variability and the Incidence of Influenza: Bayesian Time Series Analysis

Hu, W, Williams, G and Tong, S (2011). Weather Variability and the Incidence of Influenza: Bayesian Time Series Analysis. IEA World Congress of Epidemiology, Edinburgh, Scotland, 7–11 August 2011. doi: 10.1136/jech.2011.142976l.48

Weather Variability and the Incidence of Influenza: Bayesian Time Series Analysis

2011

Conference Publication

Capture-recapture analysis of all-cause mortality data in Bohol, Philippines

Carter, Karen L., Williams, Gail, Tallo, Veronica, Sanvictores, Diozele, Madera, Hazel and Riley, Ian (2011). Capture-recapture analysis of all-cause mortality data in Bohol, Philippines. IEA World Congress of Epidemiology, Edinburgh, Scotland, 7–11 August 2011. United Kingdom: B M J Group. doi: 10.1136/jech.2011.142976c.99

Capture-recapture analysis of all-cause mortality data in Bohol, Philippines

2010

Journal Article

Clinical signs of photodamage are associated with basal cell carcinoma multiplicity and site: A 16-year longitudinal study

Richmond-Sinclair, Naomi M., Pandeya, Nirmala, Williams, Gail M., Neale, Rachel E., van der Pols, Jolieke C. and Green, Adele C. (2010). Clinical signs of photodamage are associated with basal cell carcinoma multiplicity and site: A 16-year longitudinal study. International Journal of Cancer, 127 (11), 2622-2629. doi: 10.1002/ijc.25277

Clinical signs of photodamage are associated with basal cell carcinoma multiplicity and site: A 16-year longitudinal study

2010

Journal Article

Childhood pneumonia: A neglected, climate-sensitive disease?

Paynter, Stuart, Ware, Robert S., Weinstein, Philip, Williams, Gail and Sly, Peter D. (2010). Childhood pneumonia: A neglected, climate-sensitive disease?. The Lancet, 376 (9755), 1804-1805. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(10)62141-1

Childhood pneumonia: A neglected, climate-sensitive disease?

2010

Journal Article

Cannabis use and obesity and young adults

Hayatbakhsh, MR, O'Callaghan, MJ, Mamun, AA, Williams, GM, Clavarino, A and Najman, JM (2010). Cannabis use and obesity and young adults. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 36 (6), 350-356. doi: 10.3109/00952990.2010.500438

Cannabis use and obesity and young adults

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    Eliminating S. Mekongi: The final push (NHMRC-eAsia grant, led by QIMR)
    Queensland Institute of Medical Research
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Elder Abuse: A Longitudinal Prospective Study of Perpetrators and Victims
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2025
    Eliminating the major helminth neglected tropical diseases from the Lower Mekong Basin (NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program Grant administered by QIMR)
    Queensland Institute of Medical Research
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Child & Adolescent Victimisation: Prevalence & Predictors in Australia
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Forecasting the impact of climate change on dengue transmission (NHMRC Project Grant administered by QUT)
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Impact of Combining Hygiene Education with Deworming
    Thrive Networks Global
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Ambient particulate matters and influenza transmission in China: a multi-city study (NHMRC CRE [administered by the University of Sydney] CAR Seed Research Grant)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2022
    Conquering schistosomiasis in China: the last mile (NHMRC Project Grant administered by The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research)
    Queensland Institute of Medical Research
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Does air pollution influence survival of stroke in China: China National Stroke Registry Study (NHMRC CRE Seed Research Grant administered by the University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Linked Lives: Antisocial Behaviour Across Three Generations
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    Generational and developmental pathways of childhood and adolescent obesity: A three generation cohort study
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2018
    A school-based health education package for the prevention of soil-transmitted helminth infections in China and the Philippines (NHMRC Project Grant administered by ANU)
    Australian National University
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    A cluster RCT of the impact of a community-based hygiene and sanitation programme on infection with intestinal parasites ... (NHMRC Partnership Project administered by ANU)
    Australian National University
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Novel statistical models to quantify the burden of air pollution on human mortality within Australia and Asian-Pacific region (NHMRC CRE Seed Research Grant administered by USydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    A school-based health education package for the prevention of soil-transmitted helminth infections in China and the Philippines
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Provision of enhanced secure storage of electronic research materials for health research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Towards sustainable control and elimination of schistosomiasis in the Philippines (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Griffith University)
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2017
    Understanding and ameliorating the human health effects of exposure to air pollution: from knowledge to policy and public health practice (NHMRC CRE administered by the University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    A cluster RCT of the impact of a community-based hygiene and sanitation programme on infection with intestinal parasites following mass albendazole chemotherapy in Timor-Leste
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Genetic and Environmental Contributions to the Life Course of the Common Mental Disorders
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    The aetiology of alcohol use disorders in adulthood: a generational perspective
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2018
    NHMRC CRE: Improving quality and safety of health care delivery at the interface between primary and acute care sectors
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2014
    Early origins, progression and aetiology of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes: a 30 year follow-up study
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2014
    The Effects of Nano and Ultrafine Particles from Traffic Emissions on Children's Health (ARC Linkage Projects grant administered by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Investigating mortality among ex-prisoners in Queensland: A data linkage study (NHMRC Project Grant administered by The Burnet Institute)
    The Burnet Institute
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Passports to advantage: Health and capacity building as a basis for social integration (NHMRC Strategic Award administered by The Burnet Institute)
    The Burnet Institute
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2012
    Beyond motherhood: a 27-year follow-up of the mental health of mid-age women
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Passports to advantage: Health and capacity building as a basis for social integration
    NHMRC Preventive Healthcare
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Investigating mortality among ex-prisoners in queensland: A data linkage study
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) vs. Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH) for the Treatment of Endometrial Cancer
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    Quantifying The Effects Of Criteria Air Pollutants On Child Health - Setting Australian Air Quality Standards
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Parental Marital Conflict And Marital Change: Effects On Child, Adolescent And Young Adult Developmental Outcomes
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2011
    RCT of an Intervention to Improve the Health of Adolescents with Intellectual Disability.
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) vs Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH) for the treatment of endometrial cancer
    Queensland Cancer Fund
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2008
    Study on the efficacy of once weekly multiple micronutrient supplementation and iron-folate supplementation on haemoglobin and micronutrient status in adolescent girls in Bangladesh.
    UNICEF
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    ARIVAC Consortium Study - Effectiveness of an 11-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine against pneumonia in the Philippines
    National Public Health Institute (Finland) (KTL)
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    The young adult outcomes of childhood and adolescent antisocial behaviour: An Australian cohort
    Criminology Research Council
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    Drink driving behaviour and alcohol-related disorders: their antecedents and contribution to driver's licence restriction, suspension and loss
    Alcohol Education & Rehabilitation Foundation Ltd.
    Open grant
  • 2005
    NHMRC_Equipment Grant = Infrastructure for Population Health Research
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2008
    Pathways to improved, sustainable morbidity control and prevention of schistosmiasis in the People's Republic of China.
    Queensland Institute of Medical Research
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Air Quality and Child Health - Scoping Study
    Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2007
    Methodology for population health research: Training and innovation in longitudinal studies
    Capacity Building Grants in Population Health Research
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    The Australian longitudinal study on women's health. Indigenous Component
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2005
    Medical End of Life Decisions: Attitudes and Practices in Six European Countries
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2005
    Mother's history of mental health impairment and its impact during mid-life
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Pathways to mental health and obesity in young adults: a longitudinal study
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    Mathematical modelling of schistosomiasis japonica control programs, including bovine vaccines
    World Health Organisation
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2004
    The impact of implementing Outcome Directed Practice Model on client outcomes
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Computationally Intense Methods for Modelling Count Data and Other Extremely Skewed Distributions Common in Analysis of Epidemiological and Public Health Data.
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 2000
    The long-term mental health effects for women who experience childhood abuse or neglect.
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    What role do dietary factors play in the development of skin cancer
    Queensland Cancer Fund
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2003
    Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant
  • 1999
    An exploration of decision-making around PEG feeding for severely cognitively/neurologically impaired patients aged 65+
    Dpt Health & Aged Care Aged and Comm. Care Program
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2000
    Older Drivers with Dementia: GP, Older Driver and Community Experiences, Perceptions and Management Needs
    Motor Accident Insurance Commission
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Major issues faced by older Queenslanders in ethnic communities, particularly those who immigrated to Australia in the 1940's and 1950's
    Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Development of robust and distribution-free multiple regression methods for analysis of epidemiological, public and environmental health data
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2000
    Would Legalising Physician-Assisted Sucide and Euthanasia Mean More, or Fewer Incidences of These Actions
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2001
    Developmental determinants of crash risk behaviour
    Motor Accident Insurance Commission
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Cherbourg healthy lifestyle program
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 1998
    A Case-Control Study of Risk Factors for Ross River Virus Infection in the Wet Tropics of Queensland
    Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Morphological Characterisation of the Southwest Pacific Malaria Vectors
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Observation bias in depressed mothers' reports of child behaviour problems
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1999
    Effects of maternal depression on child outcome
    Emory University
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1998
    A longitudinal study of social class inequalities in child health
    PHRDC - Project Grants
    Open grant
  • 1996
    A morphologicial study of the Anopheles punctulatus complex
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1998
    Ewing's sarcoma in Australia: A case-control study
    PHRDC - Project Grants
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    Morbidity and resistance to reinfection in schistosomiasis japonica, a prelude to human vaccine development
    Quality Funds Round 3
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    The measurement of depression in community and clinical interviews
    Quality Funds Round 3
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1997
    The relationship between childhood aggression and early adolescent aggressive and delinquent behaviours
    Criminology Research Council
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 2000
    Effects of maternal depression on child outcome
    University of Southern California
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1996
    Optimising doses of diethylcarbamazine (DEC) in the control of Bancroftian filariasis in Papua New Guinea
    World Health Organisation
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1998
    A longitudinal study on the health of Australian women
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1996
    GP and patient knowledge, attitudes and congruence in end-of-life decision-making
    Department Health & Family Services - GPEP
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1997
    Psychiatric consequences of being a victim of domestic violence
    NHMRC Project Grant - Standard
    Open grant

Availability

Emeritus Professor Gail Williams is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Geographical distribution and environmental determinants of end-stage kidney disease patients receiving kidney replacement therapy in Australia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne, Dr Darsy Darssan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Living with Cystic Fibrosis: examining the spatial distribution of recurrent infections in Australia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Darsy Darssan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Analytical approaches to enrolling and maintaining injecting drug users in longitudinal studies

    Associate Advisor

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Emeritus Professor Gail Williams directly for media enquiries about:

  • Biostatistics - population health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health statistics
  • Population health - biostatistics

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