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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2016
Journal Article
Spatial change in the risks of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum malaria in China, 2005–2014
Hundessa, Samuel, Williams, Gail, Zhang, Wenyi, Li, Shanshan, Chen, Linping and Yuming Guo (2016). Spatial change in the risks of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum malaria in China, 2005–2014. Infection, Disease & Health, 21 (3), 89-96. doi: 10.1016/j.idh.2016.08.001
2016
Journal Article
The impact of ambient fine particles on influenza transmission and the modification effects of temperature in China: a multi-city study
Chen, Gongbo, Zhang, Wenyi, Li, Shanshan, Zhang, Yongming, Williams, Gail, Huxley, Rachel, Ren, Hongyan, Cao, Wei and Guo, Yuming (2016). The impact of ambient fine particles on influenza transmission and the modification effects of temperature in China: a multi-city study. Environment International, 98, 82-88. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2016.10.004
2016
Journal Article
Air pollution and fasting blood glucose: a longitudinal study in China
Chen, Linping, Zhou, Yong, Li, Shanshan, Williams, Gail, Kan, Haidong, Marks, Guy B., Morawska, Lidia, Abramson, Michael J., Chen, Shuohua, Yao, Taicheng, Qin, Tianbang, Wu, Shouling and Guo, Yuming (2016). Air pollution and fasting blood glucose: a longitudinal study in China. Science of the Total Environment, 541 (2016), 750-755. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.09.132
2016
Journal Article
Hallucinations in adolescents and risk for mental disorders and suicidal behaviour in adulthood: prospective evidence from the MUSP birth cohort study
Connell, Melissa, Betts, Kim, McGrath, John J., Alati, Rosa, Najman, Jake, Clavarino, Alexandra, Mamun, Abdullah, Williams, Gail and Scott, James G. (2016). Hallucinations in adolescents and risk for mental disorders and suicidal behaviour in adulthood: prospective evidence from the MUSP birth cohort study. Schizophrenia Research, 176 (2-3), 546-551. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2016.06.009
2016
Journal Article
Long-term changes in childhood malnutrition are associated with long-term changes in maternal BMI: evidence from Bangladesh, 1996-2011
Hasan, Md Tanvir, Magalhaes, Ricardo J. Soares, Williams, Gail M. and Mamun, Abdullah A. (2016). Long-term changes in childhood malnutrition are associated with long-term changes in maternal BMI: evidence from Bangladesh, 1996-2011. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 104 (4), 1121-1127. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.115.111773
2016
Journal Article
An evidence-based scale for the antecedents of depressive symptoms in Australian adults
Liu, Xin, Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Siskind, Dan, Crompton, David, Williams, Gail M., Kostner, Karam, Vitetta, Luis and Doi, Suhail A. (2016). An evidence-based scale for the antecedents of depressive symptoms in Australian adults. Australasian Psychiatry, 24 (5), 466-469. doi: 10.1177/1039856216629842
2016
Journal Article
Substantiated childhood maltreatment and intimate partner violence victimization in young adulthood: a birth cohort study
Abajobir, Amanuel Alemu, Kisely, Steve, Williams, Gail Marilyn, Clavarino, Alexandra Marie and Najman, Jackob Moses (2016). Substantiated childhood maltreatment and intimate partner violence victimization in young adulthood: a birth cohort study. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 46 (1), 1-15. doi: 10.1007/s10964-016-0558-3
2016
Journal Article
PS 06-02 Gender differences in hypertension awareness, antihypertensive use and blood pressure control in Bangladeshi adults
Rahman, Muntasirur, Williams, Gail and Al Mamun, Abdullah (2016). PS 06-02 Gender differences in hypertension awareness, antihypertensive use and blood pressure control in Bangladeshi adults. Journal of Hypertension, 34 (&NA;). doi: 10.1097/01.hjh.0000500347.16751.da
2016
Journal Article
Parent and adolescent reports in assessing adolescent sleep problems: results from a large population study
Fatima, Yaqoot, Doi, Suhail A. R., O'Callaghan, Michael, Williams, Gail, Najman, Jake M. and Mamun, Abdullah Al (2016). Parent and adolescent reports in assessing adolescent sleep problems: results from a large population study. Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics, 105 (9), E433-E439. doi: 10.1111/apa.13404
2016
Journal Article
The role of law in decisions to withhold and withdraw life-sustaining treatment from adults who lack capacity: a cross-sectional study
White, Benjamin P., Willmott, Lindy, Williams, Gail, Cartwright, Colleen and Parker, Malcolm (2016). The role of law in decisions to withhold and withdraw life-sustaining treatment from adults who lack capacity: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Medical Ethics, 43 (5), 327-333. doi: 10.1136/medethics-2016-103543
2016
Journal Article
Doctors’ perspectives on law and life-sustaining treatment: Survey design and recruitment strategies for a challenging cohort
Willmott, Lindy, White, Ben, Cartwright, Colleen, Parker, Malcolm, Williams, Gail and Neller, Penny (2016). Doctors’ perspectives on law and life-sustaining treatment: Survey design and recruitment strategies for a challenging cohort. Progress in Palliative Care, 24 (4), 213-220. doi: 10.1080/09699260.2015.1133031
2016
Journal Article
Health benefits from improved outdoor air quality and intervention in China
Li, Shanshan, Williams, Gail and Guo, Yuming (2016). Health benefits from improved outdoor air quality and intervention in China. Environmental Pollution, 214, 17-25. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2016.03.066
2016
Journal Article
Alcohol use in the Pacific region: results from the STEPwise approach to surveillance, global school-based student health survey and youth risk behavior surveillance system
Kessaram, Tara, McKenzie, Jeanie, Girin, Natalie, Roth, Adam, Vivili, Paula, Williams, Gail and Hoy, Damian (2016). Alcohol use in the Pacific region: results from the STEPwise approach to surveillance, global school-based student health survey and youth risk behavior surveillance system. Drug and Alcohol Review, 35 (4), 412-423. doi: 10.1111/dar.12328
2016
Journal Article
Temperature variability and mortality: a multi-country study
Guo, Yuming, Gasparrini, Antonio, Armstrong, Ben G., Tawatsupa, Benjawan, Tobias, Aurelio, Lavigne, Eric, de Sousa Zanotti Stagliorio Coelho, Micheline, Pan, Xiaochuan, Kim, Ho, Hashizume, Masahiro, Honda, Yasushi, Guo, Yue Leon, Wu, Chang-Fu, Zanobetti, Antonella, Schwartz, Joel D., Bell, Michelle L., Overcenco, Ala, Punnasiri, Kornwipa, Li, Shanshan, Tian, Linwei, Saldiva, Paulo, Williams, Gail and Tong, Shilu (2016). Temperature variability and mortality: a multi-country study. Environmental Health Perspectives, 124 (10), 1554-1559. doi: 10.1289/EHP149
2016
Journal Article
Patient assessment of chronic illness care (PACIC) in Type 2 diabetes: a longitudinal study
Aung, Eindra, Ostini, Remo, Dower, Jo, Donald, Maria, Coll, Joseph R., Williams, Gail M. and Doi, Suhail A. R. (2016). Patient assessment of chronic illness care (PACIC) in Type 2 diabetes: a longitudinal study. Evaluation and the Health Professions, 39 (2), 185-203. doi: 10.1177/0163278714556674
2016
Journal Article
Influence of patient-assessed quality of chronic illness care and patient activation on health-related quality of life
Aung, Eindra, Donald, Maria, Williams, Gail M., Coll, Joseph R. and Doi, Suhail A. R. (2016). Influence of patient-assessed quality of chronic illness care and patient activation on health-related quality of life. International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 28 (3) mzw023, 306-310. doi: 10.1093/intqhc/mzw023
2016
Journal Article
Knowledge of the law about withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment by intensivists and other specialists
White, Ben, Willmott, Lindy, Cartwright, Colleen, Parker, Malcolm H. and Williams, Gail (2016). Knowledge of the law about withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment by intensivists and other specialists. Critical Care and Resuscitation, 18 (2), 109-115.
2016
Journal Article
Acute impact of hourly ambient air pollution on preterm birth
Li, Shanshan, Guo, Yuming and Williams, Gail (2016). Acute impact of hourly ambient air pollution on preterm birth. Environmental Health Perspectives, 124 (10), 1623-1629. doi: 10.1289/EHP200
2016
Journal Article
Gender differences in the prospective association between maternal alcohol consumption trajectories and young adult offspring’s problem gambling at 30 years
Tran, Nam T., Clavarino, Alexandra, Williams, Gail and Najman, Jake M. (2016). Gender differences in the prospective association between maternal alcohol consumption trajectories and young adult offspring’s problem gambling at 30 years. Asian Journal of Gambling Issues and Public Health, 6 (2) 2, 2. doi: 10.1186/s40405-016-0010-3
2016
Journal Article
Bayesian estimation of the dynamics of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza transmission in Queensland: A space-time SIR-based model
Huang, Xiaodong, Clements, Archie C.A., Williams, Gail, Mengersen, Kerrie, Tong, Shilu and Hu, Wenbiao (2016). Bayesian estimation of the dynamics of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza transmission in Queensland: A space-time SIR-based model. Environmental Research, 146, 308-314. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2016.01.013
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Supervision
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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
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
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
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
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
Media
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- Biostatistics - population health
- Epidemiology
- Health statistics
- Population health - biostatistics
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