Associate Professor David Whiley
Associate Professor

David Whiley

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Availability

Associate Professor David Whiley is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Clinical sciences Medical microbiology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Applied Science, Queensland University of Technology
  • Bachelor of Law, Queensland University of Technology
  • Postgraduate Diploma, Queensland University of Technology
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Search Professor David Whiley’s works on UQ eSpace

328 works between 2001 and 2025
All (328) Journal Article (284) Book Chapter (12) Conference Publication (31) Other Outputs (1)

161 - 180 of 328 works

2016

Conference Publication

Within-host whole genome analysis of an antibiotic resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain sub-type in cystic fibrosis

Sherrard, L., Tai, A., Wee, B., Ramsay, K., Kidd, T., Ben Zakour, N., Whiley, D., Beatson, S. and Bell, S. C. (2016). Within-host whole genome analysis of an antibiotic resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain sub-type in cystic fibrosis. Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, Orlando, FL, United States, 27-29 October 2016. Hoboken, NJ, United States: John Wiley & Sons.

Within-host whole genome analysis of an antibiotic resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain sub-type in cystic fibrosis

2016

Conference Publication

Multi-drug Resistant Enterobacteriaceae from Bhutan: Whole Genome Sequencing of ESBL and Carbapenemase-producing Strains

Harris, Patrick N. A., Wailan, Alexander, Buckley, Cameron, Catchpoole, Elizabeth, Zowawi, Hosam M., Whiley, David, Tshokey, Tshokey, Sharma, Ragunath, Chong, Smathi and Paterson, David L. (2016). Multi-drug Resistant Enterobacteriaceae from Bhutan: Whole Genome Sequencing of ESBL and Carbapenemase-producing Strains. International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria (ICTMM 2016), Brisbane Australia, 18-22 September 2016.

Multi-drug Resistant Enterobacteriaceae from Bhutan: Whole Genome Sequencing of ESBL and Carbapenemase-producing Strains

2016

Conference Publication

Pseudomonas aeruginosa population fluctuation in cystic fibrosis pulmonary exacerbations-a battle of the strains?

Tai, A., Kidd, T., Buckley, C., Ramsay, K., Grimwood, K., Bell, S. and Whiley, D. (2016). Pseudomonas aeruginosa population fluctuation in cystic fibrosis pulmonary exacerbations-a battle of the strains?. Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science, Annual Scientific Meeting, Perth, WA Australia, 1-6 April 2016. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa population fluctuation in cystic fibrosis pulmonary exacerbations-a battle of the strains?

2015

Journal Article

A preliminary evaluation of a new GeneXpert (Gx) molecular point-of-care test for the detection of Trichomonas vaginalis

Badman, S. G., Causer, L. M., Guy, R., Tabrizi, S. N., Francis, F., Donovan, B. and Whiley, D. (2015). A preliminary evaluation of a new GeneXpert (Gx) molecular point-of-care test for the detection of Trichomonas vaginalis. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 92 (5), 350-U117. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052384

A preliminary evaluation of a new GeneXpert (Gx) molecular point-of-care test for the detection of Trichomonas vaginalis

2015

Journal Article

Genotypic Diversity within a Single Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strain Commonly Shared by Australian Patients with Cystic Fibrosis

Tai, Anna Sze, Bell, Scott Cameron, Kidd, Timothy James, Trembizki, Ella, Buckley, Cameron, Ramsay, Kay Annette, David, Michael, Wainwright, Claire Elizabeth, Grimwood, Keith and Whiley, David Mark (2015). Genotypic Diversity within a Single Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strain Commonly Shared by Australian Patients with Cystic Fibrosis. Plos One, 10 (12) e0144022, e0144022. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0144022

Genotypic Diversity within a Single Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strain Commonly Shared by Australian Patients with Cystic Fibrosis

2015

Journal Article

"I do feel like a scientist at times": a qualitative study of the acceptability of molecular point-of-care testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea to primary care professionals in a remote high STI burden setting

Natoli, Lisa, Guy, Rebecca J., Shephard, Mark, Causer, Louise, Badman, Steven G., Hengel, Belinda, Tangey, Annie, Ward, James, Coburn, Tony, Anderson, David, Kaldor, John, Maher, Lisa, Donovan, Basil, Wilson, David, Regan, David, Wand, Handan, Whiley, David, Tabrizi, Sepehr N. and Fairley, Christopher (2015). "I do feel like a scientist at times": a qualitative study of the acceptability of molecular point-of-care testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea to primary care professionals in a remote high STI burden setting. PLoS ONE, 10 (12) e0145993, e0145993. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0145993

"I do feel like a scientist at times": a qualitative study of the acceptability of molecular point-of-care testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea to primary care professionals in a remote high STI burden setting

2015

Journal Article

A real-time PCR assay for direct characterization of the Neisseria gonorrhoeae GyrA 91 locus associated with ciprofloxacin susceptibility

Buckley, Cameron, Trembizki, Ella, Donovan, Basil, Chen, Marcus, Freeman, Kevin, Guy, Rebecca, Kundu, Ratan, Lahra, Monica M., Regan, David G., Smith, Helen and Whiley, David M. (2015). A real-time PCR assay for direct characterization of the Neisseria gonorrhoeae GyrA 91 locus associated with ciprofloxacin susceptibility. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 71 (2) dkv366, 353-356. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkv366

A real-time PCR assay for direct characterization of the Neisseria gonorrhoeae GyrA 91 locus associated with ciprofloxacin susceptibility

2015

Journal Article

Detection of neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates from tonsils and posterior oropharynx

Bissessor, M., Whiley, D.M., Lee, D.M., Snow, A.F., Fairley, C.K., Peel, J., Bradshaw, C.S., Hocking, J.S., Lahra, M.M. and Chen, M.Y. (2015). Detection of neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates from tonsils and posterior oropharynx. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 53 (11), 3624-3626. doi: 10.1128/JCM.01647-15

Detection of neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates from tonsils and posterior oropharynx

2015

Journal Article

Direct real-time PCR-based detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae 23S rRNA mutations associated with azithromycin resistance

Trembizki, Ella, Buckley, Cameron, Donovan, Basil, Chen, Marcus, Guy, Rebecca, Kaldor, John, Lahra, Monica M., Regan, David G., Smith, Helen, Ward, James and Whiley, David M. (2015). Direct real-time PCR-based detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae 23S rRNA mutations associated with azithromycin resistance. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 70 (12), 3244-3249. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkv274

Direct real-time PCR-based detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae 23S rRNA mutations associated with azithromycin resistance

2015

Conference Publication

Real-Time Pcr Detection of N. Gonorrhoeae Resistance: Where Are We Now?

Whiley, David (2015). Real-Time Pcr Detection of N. Gonorrhoeae Resistance: Where Are We Now?. BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052270.57

Real-Time Pcr Detection of N. Gonorrhoeae Resistance: Where Are We Now?

2015

Conference Publication

Operational Performance of a New Molecular-Based Point-of-Care Test for Diagnosis of Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection: Concordance with Conventional Laboratory Testing

Causer, L. M., Tangey, A., Badman, S. G., Hengel, B., Natoli, L., Speers, D., Tabrizi, S. N., Whiley, D., Anderson, D. A., Ward, J., Kaldor, J. M. and Guy, R. J. (2015). Operational Performance of a New Molecular-Based Point-of-Care Test for Diagnosis of Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection: Concordance with Conventional Laboratory Testing. BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052270.86

Operational Performance of a New Molecular-Based Point-of-Care Test for Diagnosis of Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection: Concordance with Conventional Laboratory Testing

2015

Conference Publication

Exploring the Relationship Between Importation Frequency and the Persistence of Gonorrhoea Strains in An Msm Population: a Modelling Study

Hui, B., Whiley, D., Donovan, B. and Regan, D. (2015). Exploring the Relationship Between Importation Frequency and the Persistence of Gonorrhoea Strains in An Msm Population: a Modelling Study. LONDON: BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052270.393

Exploring the Relationship Between Importation Frequency and the Persistence of Gonorrhoea Strains in An Msm Population: a Modelling Study

2015

Conference Publication

Point-of-Care Testing and Immediate Treatment of Curable Sexually Transmitted and Genital Infections Among Antenatal Women in Papua New Guinea

Badman, S. G., Vallely, L. M., Toliman, P., Kariwiga, G., Tabrizi, S., Pomat, W., Guy, R., Homer, C., Luchters, S., Morgan, C., Garland, S. M., Rogerson, S., Whiley, D., Mola, G. D. L., Wand, H., Donovan, B., Causer, L., Siba, P., Kaldor, J. M. and Vallely, A. (2015). Point-of-Care Testing and Immediate Treatment of Curable Sexually Transmitted and Genital Infections Among Antenatal Women in Papua New Guinea. BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052270.85

Point-of-Care Testing and Immediate Treatment of Curable Sexually Transmitted and Genital Infections Among Antenatal Women in Papua New Guinea

2015

Conference Publication

Factors Influencing the Detection of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae From the Tonsils and Posterior Oropharynx

Bissessor, M., Whiley, D. M., Lee, D. M., Snow, A. F., Fairley, C. K., Bradshaw, C. S., Hocking, J. S., Lahra, M., Peel, J. and Chen, M. Y. (2015). Factors Influencing the Detection of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae From the Tonsils and Posterior Oropharynx. BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052270.328

Factors Influencing the Detection of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae From the Tonsils and Posterior Oropharynx

2015

Journal Article

Multitarget PCR assay for direct detection of penicillinase-producing neisseria gonorrhoeae for enhanced surveillance of gonococcal antimicrobial resistance

Buckley, Cameron, Trembizki, Ella, Baird, Robert W., Chen, Marcus, Donovan, Basil, Freeman, Kevin, Goire, Namraj, Guy, Rebecca, Lahra, Monica M., Regan, David, Whiley, David M. and GRAND study investigators (2015). Multitarget PCR assay for direct detection of penicillinase-producing neisseria gonorrhoeae for enhanced surveillance of gonococcal antimicrobial resistance. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 53 (8), 2706-2708. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00540-15

Multitarget PCR assay for direct detection of penicillinase-producing neisseria gonorrhoeae for enhanced surveillance of gonococcal antimicrobial resistance

2015

Journal Article

Exploring the benefits of molecular testing for gonorrhoea antibiotic resistance surveillance in remote settings

Hui, Ben B., Ryder, Nathan, Su, Jiunn-Yih, Ward, James, Chen, Marcus Y., Donovan, Basil, Fairley, Christopher K., Guy, Rebecca J., Lahra, Monica M., Law, Mathew G., Whiley, David M. and Regan, David G. (2015). Exploring the benefits of molecular testing for gonorrhoea antibiotic resistance surveillance in remote settings. PLoS One, 10 (7) e0133202, 1-14. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0133202

Exploring the benefits of molecular testing for gonorrhoea antibiotic resistance surveillance in remote settings

2015

Journal Article

Estimating the prevalence of mixed-type gonococcal infections in Queensland, Australia

Trembizki, Ella, Doyle, Christine, Buckley, Cameron, Jennison, Amy, Smith, Helen, Bates, John, Sloots, Theo, Nissen, Michael, Lahra, Monica M. and Whiley, David (2015). Estimating the prevalence of mixed-type gonococcal infections in Queensland, Australia. Sexual Health, 12 (5), 439-444. doi: 10.1071/SH15009

Estimating the prevalence of mixed-type gonococcal infections in Queensland, Australia

2015

Journal Article

Identification of Mycobacterium abscessus complex and M. abscessus subsp massiliense culture isolates by real-time assays

Syrmis, Melanie W., Pandey, Sushi, Tolson, Carla, Carter, Robyn, Congdon, Jake, Sloots, Theo, Coulter, Christopher and Whiley, David (2015). Identification of Mycobacterium abscessus complex and M. abscessus subsp massiliense culture isolates by real-time assays. Journal of Medical Microbiology, 64 (7), 790-794. doi: 10.1099/jmm.0.000085

Identification of Mycobacterium abscessus complex and M. abscessus subsp massiliense culture isolates by real-time assays

2015

Journal Article

Public health implications of molecular point-of-care testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea in remote primary care services in Australia: a qualitative study

Natoli, L., Guy, R. J., Shephard, M., Whiley, D., Tabrizi, S. N., Ward, J., Regan, D. G., Badman, S. G., Anderson, D. A., Kaldor, J. and Maher, L. (2015). Public health implications of molecular point-of-care testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea in remote primary care services in Australia: a qualitative study. BMJ Open, 5 (4) e006922, 1-8. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006922

Public health implications of molecular point-of-care testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea in remote primary care services in Australia: a qualitative study

2015

Journal Article

Evaluation of phenotypic screening tests for carbapenemase production in Pseudomonas aeruginosa from patients with cystic fibrosis

Tai, Anna S., Sidjabat, Hanna E., Kidd, Timothy J., Whiley, David M., Paterson, David L. and Bell, Scott C. (2015). Evaluation of phenotypic screening tests for carbapenemase production in Pseudomonas aeruginosa from patients with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 111, 105-107. doi: 10.1016/j.mimet.2015.02.006

Evaluation of phenotypic screening tests for carbapenemase production in Pseudomonas aeruginosa from patients with cystic fibrosis

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    Rapid detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and relevant antimicrobial resistance targets
    Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Accelerating pathogen detection and antibiotic resistance prediction in children with suspected sepsis
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Tackling the rise: Expanded gonorrhoea screening to inform guidelines for asymptomatic heterosexual women and men
    Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Can mass drug administration reduce the incidence of adverse perinatal outcomes and other health consequences of endemic sexually transmitted infections? A community effectiveness (UNSW NHMRC CTCS)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    Scaling up infectious disease point-of-care testing for Indigenous people (MRFF Rapid Applied Research Translation Grant administered by UNSW)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    ARC Research Hub to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance (ITRH led by University of New South Wales)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    Eliminating endemic sexually transmissible infections in remote Australia using targeted multidisciplinary strategies
    NHMRC Synergy Grants
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    A Rapid, Routine Genomics Service for Clinical Haematology (QLD Health Targeted CRF led by RBWH Metro North Health)
    Metro North Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2022
    ResistancePlus MABSC/MAC test for detection of MABSC, MAC and gene markers associated with susceptibility or resistance to macrolides and amikacin antibiotics
    SpeedX
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Improving Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of Invasive Meningococcal Disease
    Metro North Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    META-GP: Delivering a Clinical Metagenomics Platform for Australia (administered by University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    The development of an integrated molecular diagnostic pathway to optimise the treatment of cytomegalovirus in children undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplant
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Precision public health and precision medicine for enhanced management sexually transmitted infections in Queensland
    Queensland Advancing Clinical Research Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Refining a method for Effective Pooling of Anatomical Specimens for the Detection of STI RAPID GeneXpert CT/NG Pooling Trial
    Cepheid
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    A multicentre randomised controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of the meningococcal B vaccine, 4CMenB (Bexsero), against Neisseria gonorrhoeae... (NHMRC CTCS administered by Griffith University)
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    Gono B Gone: Targeted immunisation programs for vulnerable children and young people against serious infectious diseases (NHMRC Partnership Project administered by University of Adelaide)
    University of Adelaide
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Precision public health for enhanced syphilis management in Queensland
    Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Optimizing antimicrobial therapy for urinary tract infections in children via rapid direct next generation sequencing
    Pathology Queensland - Study, Education & Research Trust Fund
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Virulence and detection of Escherichia coli that cause neonatal meningitis
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2025
    Centre for Research Excellence in the accelerated implementation of new point-of-care technology for infectious diseases (NHMRC CRE Grant administered by the University of New South Wales)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2020
    Enhanced diagnostic testing for Mycoplasma genitalium antibiotic resistance
    Pathology Queensland - Study, Education & Research Trust Fund
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Sakzewski Core Translational Research Group
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Enhancing detection and management of Mycobacterium abscessus complex (MABSC) infection in children with cystic fibrosis
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Individualised treatment of bacterial infections via rapid molecular detection of antibiotic resistant superbugs
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Modelling the impact of strategies to control gonorrhoea and minimise the threat of antimicrobial resistance in remote Indigenous and (NHMRC Project Grant led by the University of New South Wales)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    An enhanced diagnostic test for Rotavirus infection
    Pathology Queensland - Study, Education & Research Trust Fund
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    A randomised controlled trial of daily antibacterial mouthwash to reduce pharyngeal gonorrhoea among men who have sex with men (MSM) (NHMRC Project Grant led by Monash University)
    Monash University
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    Use of molecular resistance assays to provide alterative oral treatment strategies for gonorrhoea in Indigenous and other high-risk populations; a randomised cluster trial
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Typing isolates of Neisseria gonorrhoea
    Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Resistance PCR collaborative project
    SpeedX
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Gonorrhoea: detection, antimicrobial resistance and treatment.
    NHMRC Career Development Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Combating the new antimicrobial resistance threat: development and implementation of cost-effective molecular surveillance tools
    Pathology Queensland - Study, Education & Research Trust Fund
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    New molecular tools to identify groups of individuals at increased risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition
    HIVFQ HIV Research Grants
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Ending trachoma: chasing Chlamydia trachomatis in eyes and from Australia
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Intra-strain diversity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the lungs of patients with CF and their role in exacerbation
    Prince Charles Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2018
    New ways to increase the number of people in remote Aboriginal communities tested for sexually transmitted infections (NHMRC Project Grant administered by UNSW)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    NHMRC ECF (Health Prof RF (PT) - Public Health): Acquisition and transmission of respiratory pathogens in persons with cystic fibrosis (CF): development and implementation of novel molecular tools
    NHMRC Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Molecular surveillance methods for Neisseria gonorrhoeae antimicrobial resistance
    Royal Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Neisseria gonorrhoeae antimicrobial resistance: detection and propagation
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    A randomised trial of rapid point-of-care tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea infections in remote Aboriginal communities (NHMRC Project Grant administered by UNSW)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Metagenomic analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid from children with cystic fibrosis and disease controls
    Royal Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    The genetic properties of clonal Pseudomonas Aeruginosa strains in Brisbane patients with CF
    Royal Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Development of a novel assay for the detection of clonal P.aeruginosa in persons with CF
    Australian Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2014
    Burden of respiratory infection in the first 2 years of life: a birth cohort study of emerging respiratory pathogens
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    Identification of unknown viruses causing respiratory disease in children
    Royal Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor David Whiley is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    New treatment strategies for STIs: Development of a molecular diagnostic test for cefixime-resistant gonorrhoea

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Emma Sweeney

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The epidemiology of gonorrhoea in Queensland

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Steve Lambert

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Design and evaluation of point-of-care molecular diagnostics and metagenomics for tropical aetiological surveillence.

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Accelerating pathogen detection and antibiotic resistance prediction in children with suspected sepsis.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Patrick Harris, Associate Professor Adam Irwin

Completed supervision

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