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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2010
Journal Article
Do maternal parenting practices predict problematic patterns of adolescent alcohol consumption?
Alati, Rosa, Maloney, Elizabeth, Hutchinson, Delyse M., Najman, Jake M., Mattick, Richard P., Bor, William and Williams, Gail M. (2010). Do maternal parenting practices predict problematic patterns of adolescent alcohol consumption?. Addiction, 105 (5), 872-880. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2009.02891.x
2010
Journal Article
Maternal anxiety and attention problems in children at 5 and 14 years
Clavarino, Alexandra M., Mamun, Abdullah A., O'Callaghan, Michael, Aird, Rosemary, Bor, William, O'Callaghan, Frances, Williams, Gail M., Marrington, Shelby, Najman, Jackob M. and Alati, Rosa (2010). Maternal anxiety and attention problems in children at 5 and 14 years. Journal of Attention Disorders, 13 (6), 658-667. doi: 10.1177/1087054709347203
2010
Journal Article
Association between cannabis use and psychosis-related outcomes using sibling pair analysis in a cohort of young adults
McGrath, John, Welham, Joy, Scott, James, Varghese, Daniel, Degenhardt, Louisa, Hayatbakhsh, Mohammad Reza, Alati, Rosa, Williams, Gail M., Bor, William and Najman, Jake M. (2010). Association between cannabis use and psychosis-related outcomes using sibling pair analysis in a cohort of young adults. Archives of General Psychiatry, 67 (5), 440-447. doi: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2010.6
2010
Journal Article
Schistosomiasis in the People's Republic of China: the Era of the Three Gorges Dam
McManus, DP, Gray, DJ, Li, YS, Feng, Z, Williams, GM, Stewart, D, Rey-Ladino, J and Ross, AG (2010). Schistosomiasis in the People's Republic of China: the Era of the Three Gorges Dam. Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 23 (2), 442-466. doi: 10.1128/CMR.00044-09
2010
Journal Article
Is smoking in pregnancy an independent predictor of academic difficulties at 14 years of age? A birth cohort study
O'Callaghan, Frances V., Mamun, Abdullah Al, O'Callaghan, Michael, Alati, Rosa, Williams, Gail M. and Najman, Jake M. (2010). Is smoking in pregnancy an independent predictor of academic difficulties at 14 years of age? A birth cohort study. Early Human Development, 86 (2), 71-76. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2009.12.008
2010
Journal Article
The ability of YSR DSM-oriented depression scales to predict DSM-IV depression in young adults: A longitudinal study
Dingle, Kaeleen, Alati, Rosa, Williams, Gail M., Najman, Jake M., Bor, William and Clavarino, Alexandra (2010). The ability of YSR DSM-oriented depression scales to predict DSM-IV depression in young adults: A longitudinal study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 121 (1-2), 45-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2009.05.013
2010
Conference Publication
Change in Diet Quality and Concurrent Change in Anthropometric Measures: 15-Year Longitudinal Study in Australian Adults
Arabshahi, Simin, van der Pols, Jolieke C., Williams, Gail M., Marks, Geoffrey C. and Lahmann, Petra H. (2010). Change in Diet Quality and Concurrent Change in Anthropometric Measures: 15-Year Longitudinal Study in Australian Adults. 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity, San Diego Ca, Oct 08-12, 2010.
2010
Journal Article
Comparison of two approaches for measuring household wealth via an asset-based index in rural and peri-urban settings of Hunan province, China
Balen, Julie, McManus, Donald P., Li, Yue-Sheng, Zhao, Zheng-Yuan, Yuan, Li-Ping, Utzinger, Jurg, Williams, Gail M., Li, Ying, Ren, Mao-Yuan, Liu, Zong-Chuan, Zhou, Jie and Raso, Giovanna (2010). Comparison of two approaches for measuring household wealth via an asset-based index in rural and peri-urban settings of Hunan province, China. Emerging Themes in Epidemiology, 7 (Article number 7) 7, 1-17. doi: 10.1186/1742-7622-7-7
2010
Conference Publication
Association of dietary and dieting behaviors with waist circumference change in Australian adults: a 15-yr longitudinal study
Arabshahi, Simin, Lahmann, Petra, Williams, Gail, Marks, Geoffrey and van der Pols, Jolieke (2010). Association of dietary and dieting behaviors with waist circumference change in Australian adults: a 15-yr longitudinal study. 34th Annual Scientific Meeting of Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth, Australia, December 2010.
2009
Journal Article
The impact of puberty on aggression/delinquency: Adolescence to young adulthood
Najman, Jake M., Hayatbakhsh, Mohammad R., McGee, Tara R., Bor, William, O'Callaghan, Michael J. and Williams, Gail M. (2009). The impact of puberty on aggression/delinquency: Adolescence to young adulthood. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology, 42 (3), 369-386. doi: 10.1375/acri.42.3.369
2009
Journal Article
A cluster randomized controlled cross-over bed net acceptability and preference trial in Solomon Islands: community participation in shaping policy for malaria elimination
Atkinson, J.A., Bobogare, A., Vallely, A., Boaz, L., Kelly, G., Basifiri, W., Forsyth, S., Baker, P., Appleyard, B., Toaliu, H. and Williams, G. (2009). A cluster randomized controlled cross-over bed net acceptability and preference trial in Solomon Islands: community participation in shaping policy for malaria elimination. Malaria Journal, 8 (298) 298, x-x. doi: 10.1186/1475-2875-8-298
2009
Journal Article
Regular sunscreen use is a cost-effective approach to skin cancer prevention in subtropical settings
Gordon, Louisa G., Scuffham, Paul A., van der Pols, Jolieke C., McBride, Penelope, Williams, Gail M. and Green, Adele C. (2009). Regular sunscreen use is a cost-effective approach to skin cancer prevention in subtropical settings. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 129 (12), 2766-2771. doi: 10.1038/jid.2009.141
2009
Journal Article
Maternal depression and the quality of marital relationship: A 14-year prospective study
Mamun, Abdullah A., Clavarino, Alexandra M., Najman, Jake M., Williams, Gail M., O'Callaghan, Michael J. and Bor, William (2009). Maternal depression and the quality of marital relationship: A 14-year prospective study. Journal of Women's Health, 18 (12), 2023-2031. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2008.1050
2009
Journal Article
Multiple risk factor model predicting cannabis use and use disorders: A longitudinal study
Hayatbakhsh, Mohammad.R., Najman, Jake.M., Bor, William, O'Callaghan, Michael.J. and Williams, Gail.M. (2009). Multiple risk factor model predicting cannabis use and use disorders: A longitudinal study. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 35 (6), 399-407. doi: 10.3109/00952990903353415
2009
Journal Article
Fetal growth and behaviour problems in early adolescence: findings from the Mater University Study of Pregnancy
Alati, Rosa, Najman, Jacob M., O'Callaghan, Michael, Bor, William, Williams, Gail M. and Clavarino, Alexandra (2009). Fetal growth and behaviour problems in early adolescence: findings from the Mater University Study of Pregnancy. International Journal of Epidemiology, 38 (5), 1390-1400. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyp252
2009
Journal Article
Do low control response rates always affect the findings? Assessments of smoking and obesity in two Australian case-control studies of cancer (vol 33, pg 312, 2009)
Pandeya, Nirmala, Williams, Gail M., Green, Adèle C., Webb, Penelope M. and Whiteman, David C. (2009). Do low control response rates always affect the findings? Assessments of smoking and obesity in two Australian case-control studies of cancer (vol 33, pg 312, 2009). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 33 (5), 494-494. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2009.00442.x
2009
Journal Article
Childhood dairy and calcium intake and cardiovascular mortality in adulthood: 65-year follow-up of the Boyd Orr cohort
van der Pols, J.C., Gunnell, D., Williams, G.M., Holly, J.M.P., Bain, C. and Martin, R.M. (2009). Childhood dairy and calcium intake and cardiovascular mortality in adulthood: 65-year follow-up of the Boyd Orr cohort. Heart, 95 (19), 1600-1606. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2009.168716
2009
Journal Article
Temperature Enhanced Effects of Ozone on Cardiovascular Mortality in 95 Large US Communities, 1987-2000: Assessment Using the NMMAPS Data
Ren, CZ, Williams, GM, Mengersen, K, Morawska, L and Tong, SL (2009). Temperature Enhanced Effects of Ozone on Cardiovascular Mortality in 95 Large US Communities, 1987-2000: Assessment Using the NMMAPS Data. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, 64 (3), 177-184. doi: 10.1080/19338240903240749
2009
Journal Article
Maternal smoking during and after pregnancy and lung function in early adulthood: A prospective study
Hayatbakhsh, MR, Sadasivam, S, Mamun, AA, Najman, JM, Williams, GM and O'Callaghan, MJ (2009). Maternal smoking during and after pregnancy and lung function in early adulthood: A prospective study. THORAX, 64 (9), 810-814. doi: 10.1136/thx.2009.116301
2009
Journal Article
Spatial distribution of human Schistosoma japonicum infections in the Dongting Lake region, China
Raso, Giovanna, Li, Yuesheng, Zhao, Zhengyuan, Balen, Julie, Williams, Gail M. and McManus, Donald P. (2009). Spatial distribution of human Schistosoma japonicum infections in the Dongting Lake region, China. PLoS One, 4 (9) e6947, e6947-1-e6947-10. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0006947
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Supervision
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Gail Williams is:
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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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
Completed supervision
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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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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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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
Impact of a video-based health education intervention on soil-transmitted helminth infections in Chinese schoolchildren
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
The epidemiology of oesophageal cancer and Barrett's oesophagus
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
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- Population health - biostatistics
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