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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2007
Journal Article
Immunisation coverage of Queensland Indigenous two-year-old children by cluster sampling and by register
Vlack, Susan, Foster, Robert, Menzies, Rosemary, Williams, Gail, Shannon, Cindy and Riley, Ian (2007). Immunisation coverage of Queensland Indigenous two-year-old children by cluster sampling and by register. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 31 (1), 67-72. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-842X.2007.tb00892.x
2007
Journal Article
Adolescents' perceived weight associated with depression in young adulthood: a longitudinal study
Mamun, A.A., Cramb, S., McDermott, B.M., O'Callaghan, M., Najman, J.M. and Williams, G.M. (2007). Adolescents' perceived weight associated with depression in young adulthood: a longitudinal study. Obesity, 15 (12), 3097-3105. doi: 10.1038/oby.2007.369
2007
Journal Article
Dietary pattern in association with squamous cell carcinoma of the skin: a prospective study
Ibiebele, T.I., van der Pols, J.C., Hughes, M.C., Marks, G.C., Williams, G.M. and Green, A.C. (2007). Dietary pattern in association with squamous cell carcinoma of the skin: a prospective study. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 85 (5), 1401-1408. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/85.5.1401
2006
Journal Article
Prolonged prevention of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin by regular sunscreen use
van der Pols, J., Williams, G. M., Pandeya, N., Logan, Valerie and Green, A. (2006). Prolonged prevention of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin by regular sunscreen use. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, 15 (12), 2546-2548. doi: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-06-0352
2006
Journal Article
In utero alcohol exposure and prediction of alcohol disorders in early adulthood: A birth cohort study
Alati, Rosa, Al Mamun, Abdullah, Williams, Gail M., O'Callaghan, Michael, Najman, Jake Moses and Bor, William (2006). In utero alcohol exposure and prediction of alcohol disorders in early adulthood: A birth cohort study. Archives of General Psychiatry, 63 (9), 1009-1016. doi: 10.1001/archpsyc.63.9.1009
2006
Journal Article
Community surveys and risk factor analysis of human alveolar and cystic echinococcasis in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China
Yang, Yu Rong, Sun,Tao, Li, Zhengzhi, Zhang, Jianzhong, Teng, Jing, Liu, Xongzhou, Liu, Ruiqi, Jones, Malcolm K., Wang, Yunhai, Wen, Hao, Feng, Xiaohui, Zhao, Qin, Zhao,Yumin, Shi, Dazhong, Bartholomot, Brigitte, Zhao, Rui, Vuitton, Dominique A, Pleydell, David, Giraudoux, Patrick, Ito, Akira, Danson, Mark F, Boufana, Belchis, Craig, Philip S, Williams, Gail M and McManus, Donald P (2006). Community surveys and risk factor analysis of human alveolar and cystic echinococcasis in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. Bulletin of The World Health Organization, 84 (9), 714-721. doi: 10.2471/BLT.05.025718
2006
Journal Article
Does maternal smoking during pregnancy have a direct effect on future offspring obesity? Evidence from a prospective birth cohort study
Mamun, Abdullah Al, Lawlor, Debbie A., Alati, Rosa, O'Callaghan, Michael J., Williams, Gail M. and Najman, Jake M. (2006). Does maternal smoking during pregnancy have a direct effect on future offspring obesity? Evidence from a prospective birth cohort study. American Journal of Epidemiology, 164 (4), 317-325. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwj209
2006
Journal Article
Maternal exposure to low levels of ambient air pollution and preterm birth in Brisbane, Australia
Hansen, C., Neller, A., Williams, G. and Simpson, R. (2006). Maternal exposure to low levels of ambient air pollution and preterm birth in Brisbane, Australia. Bjog-an International Journal of Obstetrics And Gynaecology, 113 (8), 935-941. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2006.01010.x
2006
Journal Article
The effects of air pollution on hospitalizations for cardiovascular disease in elderly people in Australian and New Zealand cities
Barnett, Adrian G., Williams, Gail M., Schwartz, Joel, Best, Trudi L., Neller, Anne H., Petroeschevsky, Anna L. and Simpson, Rod W. (2006). The effects of air pollution on hospitalizations for cardiovascular disease in elderly people in Australian and New Zealand cities. Environmental Health Perspectives, 114 (7), 1018-1023. doi: 10.1289/ehp.8674
2006
Journal Article
Hospital and community surveys reveal the severe public health problem and socio-economic impact of human echinococcosis in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China
Yang, Y.R., Williams, G.M., Craig, P.S., Sun, T., Yang, S.K., Cheng, L., Vuitton, D.A., Giraudoux, P., Li, X., Hu, S., Liu, X., Pan, X. and McManus, D.P. (2006). Hospital and community surveys reveal the severe public health problem and socio-economic impact of human echinococcosis in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. Tropical Medicine & International Health, 11 (6), 880-888. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3156.2006.01633.x
2006
Journal Article
The prevalence and determinants of iron deficiency anemia in rural Thai-Muslim pregnant women in Pattani Province
Piammongkol, Sumalika, Chongsuvivatwong, Virasakdi, Williams, Gail and Pornpatkul, Malida (2006). The prevalence and determinants of iron deficiency anemia in rural Thai-Muslim pregnant women in Pattani Province. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 37 (3), 553-558.
2006
Journal Article
Long-term increase in sunscreen use in an Australian community after a skin cancer prevention trial
van der Pols, Jolieke, C., Williams, Gail M., Neale, Rachel E., Clavarino, Alexandra and Green, Adele C. (2006). Long-term increase in sunscreen use in an Australian community after a skin cancer prevention trial. Preventive Medicine, 42 (3), 171-176. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2005.10.007
2006
Journal Article
Changes in maternal marital status are associated with young adults' cannabis use: evidence from a 21-year follow-up of a birth cohort
Hayatbakhsh, M. R., Najman, J. M., Jamrozik, K., Mamun, A. A., Williams, G. M. and Alati, R. (2006). Changes in maternal marital status are associated with young adults' cannabis use: evidence from a 21-year follow-up of a birth cohort. International Journal of Epidemiology, 35 (3), 673-679. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyi320
2006
Journal Article
In utero and postnatal maternal smoking and asthma in adolescence
Alati, Rosa, Al Mamun, Abdullah, O'Callaghan, Michael, Najman, Jake M. and Williams, Gail M. (2006). In utero and postnatal maternal smoking and asthma in adolescence. Epidemiology, 17 (2), 138-144. doi: 10.1097/01.ede.0000198148.02347.33
2006
Journal Article
A Drug-Based Intervention Study on the Importance of Buffaloes for Human Schistosoma Japonicum Infection around Poyang Lake, People’s Republic of China
Guo, Jiagang, Li, Yuesheng, Gray, Darren, Ning, An, Hu, Guanghan, Chen, Honggen, Davis, George M., Sleigh, Adrian C., Feng, Zheng, McManus, Donald P. and Williams, Gail M. (2006). A Drug-Based Intervention Study on the Importance of Buffaloes for Human Schistosoma Japonicum Infection around Poyang Lake, People’s Republic of China. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 74 (2), 335-341. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.2006.74.335
2006
Journal Article
Breastfeeding and obesity at 14 years: A cohort study
Shields, L., O'Callaghan, M., Williams, G. M., Najman, J. M. and Bor, W. (2006). Breastfeeding and obesity at 14 years: A cohort study. Journal of Paediatrics And Child Health, 42 (5), 289-296. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2006.00854.x
2006
Conference Publication
Cystic and Alveolar Echinococcosis Transmission and Risk Factors in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China: Current Situation and Evolution
Craig, P., Giraudoux, P., Jones, M., McManus, D., Sun, T., Vuitton, D., Williams, G. and Yang, Y. (2006). Cystic and Alveolar Echinococcosis Transmission and Risk Factors in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China: Current Situation and Evolution. 55th Annual Meeting of American Society of Tropical Medicine (ASTMH), Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 12-16 November, 2006. American Society of Tropical Medicine.
2006
Journal Article
Early Life Predictors of Childhood Intelligence: Findings from the Mater-University Study of Pregnancy and its Outcomes
Lawlor, D. A., Najman, J. M., Batty, G. D., O'Callaghan, M. J., Williams, G. M. and Bor, W. (2006). Early Life Predictors of Childhood Intelligence: Findings from the Mater-University Study of Pregnancy and its Outcomes. Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, 20 (2), 148-162. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3016.2006.00704.x
2006
Journal Article
Does maternal smoking during pregnancy predict the smoking patterns of young adult offspring? A birth cohort study.
Mamun, A. A., O'Callaghan, F. V., Alati, R., O'Callaghan, M. J., Najman, J. M., Williams, G. M. and Bor, W. (2006). Does maternal smoking during pregnancy predict the smoking patterns of young adult offspring? A birth cohort study.. Tobacco Control, 15 (6), 452-457. doi: 10.1136/tc.2006.016790
2006
Conference Publication
Echinococcosis: A significant public health problem in Ningxia Hui Autonomous region (NHAR), China
Giraudoux, D., McManus, D., Pleydell, D., Sun, T., Teng, J., Vuitton, D., Williams, G. and Yang, Y. (2006). Echinococcosis: A significant public health problem in Ningxia Hui Autonomous region (NHAR), China. International Congress of Parasitology (11th, ICOPA, 2006), Glasgow, U.K., 6-11 August 2006. Bologna, Italy: Medimond International Proceedings.
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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
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
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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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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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
Cancers of the oesophagus: exploring the roles of smoking, alcohol and gastro-oesophageal reflux
Associate Advisor
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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
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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