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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2005
Journal Article
Family and Early Life Factors Associated With Changes in Overweight Status Between Ages 5 and 14 Years: Findings From The Mater University Study Of Pregnancy and its Outcomes
Mamun, A. A., Lawlor, D. A., O'Callaghan, M. J., Williams, G. M. and Najman, J. M. (2005). Family and Early Life Factors Associated With Changes in Overweight Status Between Ages 5 and 14 Years: Findings From The Mater University Study Of Pregnancy and its Outcomes. International Journal of Obesity, 29 (5), 475-482. doi: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0802922
2005
Journal Article
Effect of body mass index changes between ages 5 and 14 on blood pressure at age 14 - Findings from a birth cohort study
Mamun, Abdullah A., Lawlor, Debbie A., O'Callaghan, Michael J., Williams, Gail M. and Najman, Jake M. (2005). Effect of body mass index changes between ages 5 and 14 on blood pressure at age 14 - Findings from a birth cohort study. Hypertension, 45 (6), 1083-1087. doi: 10.1161/01.HYP.0000166720.18319.51
2005
Journal Article
Cohort Profile: The Mater-University of Queensland Study of Pregnancy (MUSP)
Najman, J. M., Bor, W., O'Callaghan, M., Williams, G. M., Aird, R. and Shuttlewood, G. (2005). Cohort Profile: The Mater-University of Queensland Study of Pregnancy (MUSP). International Journal of Epidemiology, 34 (5), 992-997. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyi119
2005
Journal Article
Socioeconomic position, cognitive function, and clustering of cardiovascular risk factors in adolescence: Findings from the Mater University Study of Pregnancy and its outcomes
Lawlor, D. A., O'Callaghan, M. J., Mamun, A. A., Williams, G. M., Bor, W. and Najman, J. M. (2005). Socioeconomic position, cognitive function, and clustering of cardiovascular risk factors in adolescence: Findings from the Mater University Study of Pregnancy and its outcomes. Psychosomatic Medicine, 67 (6), 862-868. doi: 10.1097/01.psy.0000188576.54698.36
2005
Journal Article
Intrauterine Growth and Intelligence Within Sibling Pairs: Findings From the Mater-University Study of Pregnancy and its Outcomes
Lawlor, D. A., Bor, W., O'Callaghan, M. J., Williams, G. M. and Najman, J. M. (2005). Intrauterine Growth and Intelligence Within Sibling Pairs: Findings From the Mater-University Study of Pregnancy and its Outcomes. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 59 (4), 279-282. doi: 10.1136/jech.2004.025262
2005
Journal Article
Efficacy of twice-weekly multiple micronutrient supplementation for improving the hemoglobin and micronutrient status of anemic adolescent schoolgirls in Bangladesh
Ahmed, Faruk, Khan, Moududur Rahman, Akhtaruzzaman, Mohammad, Karim, Rezaul, Marks, Geoffrey Christopher, Banu, Cadi Parvin, Nahar, Badrun and Williams, Gail (2005). Efficacy of twice-weekly multiple micronutrient supplementation for improving the hemoglobin and micronutrient status of anemic adolescent schoolgirls in Bangladesh. American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition, 82 (4), 829-835. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/82.4.829
2005
Journal Article
Physicians' attitudes towards end-of-life decisions: a comparison between seven countries
Miccinesi, Guido, Fischer, Susanne, Paci, Eugenio, Onwuteaka-Philipsen, Bregje D., Cartwright, Colleen, van der Heide, Agnes, Nilstrun, Tore, Norup, Michael, Mortier, Freddy, Williams, Gail, Parker, Malcolm, Steinberg, Margaret, Bilsen, Johan, Deliens, Luc, Van Geluwe, Julie, Dencker, Annemarie, Paldam Folker, Anne, Cecioni, Riccardo, Simonato, Lorenzo, Franchini, Silva, Finarelli, Alba Carola, Van Delden, Johannes J. M., Van Der Wal, Gerrit, Van Der Maas, Paul J., Lofmark, Rurik, Bosshard, Georg, Faisst, Karin and Zellweger, Ueli (2005). Physicians' attitudes towards end-of-life decisions: a comparison between seven countries. Social Science & Medicine, 60 (9), 1961-1974. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2004.08.061
2004
Journal Article
Associations of Parental, Birth, and Early Life Characteristics With Systolic Blood Pressure at 5 Years of Age: Findings From the Mater-University Study of Pregnancy and Its Outcomes
Lawlor, Debbie A., Najman, Jake M., Sterne, Jonathan, Williams, Gail M., Ebrahim, Shah and Smith, George Davey (2004). Associations of Parental, Birth, and Early Life Characteristics With Systolic Blood Pressure at 5 Years of Age: Findings From the Mater-University Study of Pregnancy and Its Outcomes. Circulation, 110 (16), 2417-2423. doi: 10.1161/01.CIR.0000145165.80130.B5
2004
Journal Article
Food and nutrient consumption patterns in third trimester Thai-Muslim pregnant women in rural Southern Thailand
Piammongkol, Sumalika, Marks, Geoffrey C., Williams, Gail and Chongsuvivatwong, Virasakdi (2004). Food and nutrient consumption patterns in third trimester Thai-Muslim pregnant women in rural Southern Thailand. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 13 (3), 236-241.
2004
Journal Article
Prevalence, intensity and risk factors for soil-transmitted helminth infection in a South Indian fishing village
Naish, S., McCarthy, J. and Williams, G. M. (2004). Prevalence, intensity and risk factors for soil-transmitted helminth infection in a South Indian fishing village. Acta Tropica, 91 (2), 177-187. doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2004.04.004
2004
Journal Article
Similar antibody concentrations in Filipino infants at age 9 months, after 1 or 3 doses of an adjuvanted, 11-valent pneumoccoccal diphtheria/tetanus-Conjugated Vaccine: a randomized controlled trial
Lucero, Marilla G., Puumalainen, Taneli, Ugpo, Juanita M., Williams, Gail, Käyhty, Helena and Nohynek, Hanna (2004). Similar antibody concentrations in Filipino infants at age 9 months, after 1 or 3 doses of an adjuvanted, 11-valent pneumoccoccal diphtheria/tetanus-Conjugated Vaccine: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Infectious Diseases, 189 (11), 2077-2084. doi: 10.1086/420849
2004
Journal Article
The medium-to-long-term outcome of Papua New Guinean children after cardiac surgery
Tefuarani, N., Vince, J., Hawker, R., Sleigh, A. and Williams, G. (2004). The medium-to-long-term outcome of Papua New Guinean children after cardiac surgery. Annals of Tropical Paediatrics, 24 (1), 65-74. doi: 10.1179/027249304225013321
2004
Conference Publication
Multi-city studies in Australia and New Zealand: The impact of air pollution on daily mortality and morbidity
Simpson, Rod, Williams, Gail, Barnett, Adrian, Neller, Anne, Best, Trudi, Petroeschevsky, Anna, Denison, Lyn, Neville, Gerard, Sheppeard, Vicky and Runnion, Tina (2004). Multi-city studies in Australia and New Zealand: The impact of air pollution on daily mortality and morbidity. The Sixteenth Conference of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE), New York, 2004. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1097/00001648-200407000-00129
2004
Journal Article
The mental health of Filipino-born women 5 and 14 years after they have given birth in Australia: a longitudinal study
Alati, Rosa, Najman, Jakob and Williams, Gail (2004). The mental health of Filipino-born women 5 and 14 years after they have given birth in Australia: a longitudinal study. Health Sociology Review, 13 (2), 145-156. doi: 10.5172/hesr.13.2.145
2004
Journal Article
Beliefs and practices of patients with advanced cancer: implications for communication
Beadle, G. F., Yates, P. M., Najman, J. M., Clavarino, A., Thomson, D., Williams, G., Kenny, L., Roberts, S., Mason, B. and Schlect, D. (2004). Beliefs and practices of patients with advanced cancer: implications for communication. British Journal of Cancer, 91 (2), 254-257. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6601950
2004
Journal Article
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines for preventing vaccine-type invasive pneumococcal diseases and pneumonia with consolidation on x-ray in children under two years of age
Lucero, M. G., Dulalia, V. E., Parreno, R. N., Lim-Quianzon, D. M., Nohynek, H. and Williams, G. (2004). Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines for preventing vaccine-type invasive pneumococcal diseases and pneumonia with consolidation on x-ray in children under two years of age. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (4) CD004977, CD004977-1-CD004977-7. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004977
2004
Journal Article
The generational transmission of socioeconomic inequalities in child cognitive development and emotional health
Najman, J. M., Aird, R., Bor, W., O'Callaghan, M., Williams, G. M. and Shuttlewood, G. J. (2004). The generational transmission of socioeconomic inequalities in child cognitive development and emotional health. Social Science & Medicine, 58 (6), 1147-1158. doi: 10.1016/S0277-9536(03)00286-7
2004
Journal Article
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines for preventing vaccine-type invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia with consolidation on x-ray in children under two years of age
Lucero, M. G., Dulalia, V. E., Parreno, R. N., Lim-Quianzon, D. M., Nohynek, H., Makela, H. and Williams, G. (2004). Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines for preventing vaccine-type invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia with consolidation on x-ray in children under two years of age. Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) (4)
2004
Conference Publication
Predictors of attrition in a pregnancy-based longitudinal study with lengthy time between follow-ups
Ware, R. S. and Williams, G. M. (2004). Predictors of attrition in a pregnancy-based longitudinal study with lengthy time between follow-ups. 3rd Conference of Epidemiological Longitudinal Studies in Europe (CELSE-3), Bristol, U.K., 22-24 September 2004.
2004
Conference Publication
Investigating the time-varying effects of air pollution using distributed lagged models: A comparison of polynomial and window models
Barnett, Adrian, Williams, Gail, Neller, Anne, Best, Trudi and Simpson, Rod (2004). Investigating the time-varying effects of air pollution using distributed lagged models: A comparison of polynomial and window models. The Sixteenth Conference of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE), New York, 2004. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. doi: 10.1097/00001648-200407000-00398
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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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
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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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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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
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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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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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of a video-based health education intervention on soil-transmitted helminth infections in Chinese schoolchildren
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Darren Gray
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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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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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- Population health - biostatistics
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