Professor Stephen Barker
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Stephen Barker

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Fields of research

Genetics Microbiology Zoology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), James Cook University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Macquarie University

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200 works between 1989 and 2025
All (200) Journal Article (187) Book Chapter (2) Conference Publication (10) Other Outputs (1)

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1993

Journal Article

Comparison of the second internal transcribed spacer (Ribosomal DNA) from populations and species of fasciolidae (Digenea)

Adlard, Robert D., Barker, Stephen C., Blair, David and Cribb, Thomas H. (1993). Comparison of the second internal transcribed spacer (Ribosomal DNA) from populations and species of fasciolidae (Digenea). International Journal for Parasitology, 23 (3), 423-425. doi: 10.1016/0020-7519(93)90022-Q

Comparison of the second internal transcribed spacer (Ribosomal DNA) from populations and species of fasciolidae (Digenea)

1993

Journal Article

Hemiuridae (Digenea) from marine fishes of the Great-Barrier-Reef, Queensland, Australia

Bray, Rodney A., Cribb, Thomas H. and Barker, Stephen C. (1993). Hemiuridae (Digenea) from marine fishes of the Great-Barrier-Reef, Queensland, Australia. Systematic Parasitology, 25 (1), 37-62. doi: 10.1007/BF00017000

Hemiuridae (Digenea) from marine fishes of the Great-Barrier-Reef, Queensland, Australia

1993

Journal Article

The Hemiuroidea (Digenea) of Pomacentrid fishes (Perciformes) from Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

Bray, Rodney A., Cribb, Thomas H. and Barker, Stephen C. (1993). The Hemiuroidea (Digenea) of Pomacentrid fishes (Perciformes) from Heron Island, Queensland, Australia. Systematic Parasitology, 24 (3), 159-184. doi: 10.1007/BF00010530

The Hemiuroidea (Digenea) of Pomacentrid fishes (Perciformes) from Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

1993

Journal Article

Species differentiation in the didymozoidae (Digenea): restriction fragment length differences in internal transcribed spacer and 5.8S ribosomal DNA

Anderson, Glenn R. and Barker, Stephen C. (1993). Species differentiation in the didymozoidae (Digenea): restriction fragment length differences in internal transcribed spacer and 5.8S ribosomal DNA. International Journal for Parasitology, 23 (1), 133-136. doi: 10.1016/0020-7519(93)90106-9

Species differentiation in the didymozoidae (Digenea): restriction fragment length differences in internal transcribed spacer and 5.8S ribosomal DNA

1993

Journal Article

Sporocysts of Mesostephanus haliasturis (DIGENEA) produce miracidia

Barker, Stephen C. and Cribb, Thomas H. (1993). Sporocysts of Mesostephanus haliasturis (DIGENEA) produce miracidia. International Journal for Parasitology, 23 (1), 137-139. doi: 10.1016/0020-7519(93)90107-A

Sporocysts of Mesostephanus haliasturis (DIGENEA) produce miracidia

1993

Journal Article

Phylogenetic position of the genus Perkinsus (Protista, Apicomplexa) based on small subunit ribosomal RNA

Goggin C.L. and Barker S.C. (1993). Phylogenetic position of the genus Perkinsus (Protista, Apicomplexa) based on small subunit ribosomal RNA. Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology, 60 (1), 65-70. doi: 10.1016/0166-6851(93)90029-W

Phylogenetic position of the genus Perkinsus (Protista, Apicomplexa) based on small subunit ribosomal RNA

1993

Journal Article

Affinities of the Gyliauchenidae: Utility of the 18S rRNA gene for phylogenetic inference in the digenea (Platyhelminthes)

Blair, D. and Barker, S. C. (1993). Affinities of the Gyliauchenidae: Utility of the 18S rRNA gene for phylogenetic inference in the digenea (Platyhelminthes). International Journal for Parasitology, 23 (4), 527-532. doi: 10.1016/0020-7519(93)90042-W

Affinities of the Gyliauchenidae: Utility of the 18S rRNA gene for phylogenetic inference in the digenea (Platyhelminthes)

1992

Journal Article

Zoogonidae (Digenea) from southern Great Barrier Reef fishes with a description of Steganoderma (Lecithostaphylus) gibsoni n. sp.

Cribb, Thomas H., Bray, Rodney A. and Barker, Stephen C. (1992). Zoogonidae (Digenea) from southern Great Barrier Reef fishes with a description of Steganoderma (Lecithostaphylus) gibsoni n. sp.. Systematic Parasitology, 23 (1), 7-12. doi: 10.1007/BF00008002

Zoogonidae (Digenea) from southern Great Barrier Reef fishes with a description of Steganoderma (Lecithostaphylus) gibsoni n. sp.

1992

Journal Article

Phylogeny inferred from allozymes in the Heterodoxus octoseriatus group of species (Phthiraptera: Boopiidae)

Barker, S. C., Briscoe, D. A. and Close, R, L. (1992). Phylogeny inferred from allozymes in the Heterodoxus octoseriatus group of species (Phthiraptera: Boopiidae). Australian Journal of Zoology, 40 (4), 343-353. doi: 10.1071/ZO9920411

Phylogeny inferred from allozymes in the Heterodoxus octoseriatus group of species (Phthiraptera: Boopiidae)

1992

Journal Article

A review of the family transversotrematidae (Trematoda: Digenea) with the description of a new genus, crusziella

Cribb, Thomas H., Bray, Rodney A. and Barker, Stephen C. (1992). A review of the family transversotrematidae (Trematoda: Digenea) with the description of a new genus, crusziella. Invertebrate Systematics, 6 (4), 909-935. doi: 10.1071/IT9920909

A review of the family transversotrematidae (Trematoda: Digenea) with the description of a new genus, crusziella

1991

Journal Article

The geographic distribution and host range of Capillaria hepatica (Bancroft) (Nematoda) in Australia

Singleton, G. R., Spratt, D. M., Barker, S. C. and Hodgson, P. F. (1991). The geographic distribution and host range of Capillaria hepatica (Bancroft) (Nematoda) in Australia. International Journal for Parasitology, 21 (8), 945-957. doi: 10.1016/0020-7519(91)90171-3

The geographic distribution and host range of Capillaria hepatica (Bancroft) (Nematoda) in Australia

1991

Journal Article

Genetic variation in the Heterodoxys octoseriatus group (Phthiraptera): A test of price's model of parasite evolution

Barker, Stephen C., Briscoe, David A., Close, Robert L. and Dallas, Peter (1991). Genetic variation in the Heterodoxys octoseriatus group (Phthiraptera): A test of price's model of parasite evolution. International Journal for Parasitology, 21 (5), 555-563. doi: 10.1016/0020-7519(91)90060-K

Genetic variation in the Heterodoxys octoseriatus group (Phthiraptera): A test of price's model of parasite evolution

1991

Journal Article

Genetic divergence in Heterodoxus octoseriatus (Phthiraptera)

Barker, Stephen C., Close, Robert L. and Briscoe, David A. (1991). Genetic divergence in Heterodoxus octoseriatus (Phthiraptera). International Journal for Parasitology, 21 (4), 479-482. doi: 10.1016/0020-7519(91)90108-J

Genetic divergence in Heterodoxus octoseriatus (Phthiraptera)

1991

Journal Article

Phylogeny of the Heterodoxus octoseriatus group (Phthiraptera: Boopiidae) from rock-wallabies (Marsupialia: Petrogale)

Barker, S. C. (1991). Phylogeny of the Heterodoxus octoseriatus group (Phthiraptera: Boopiidae) from rock-wallabies (Marsupialia: Petrogale). Systematic Parasitology, 19 (1), 17-24. doi: 10.1007/BF00010298

Phylogeny of the Heterodoxus octoseriatus group (Phthiraptera: Boopiidae) from rock-wallabies (Marsupialia: Petrogale)

1991

Journal Article

Taxonomic review of the Heterodoxus octoseriatus group (Phthiraptera: Boopiidae) from rock-wallabies with the description of three new species

Barker, S. C. (1991). Taxonomic review of the Heterodoxus octoseriatus group (Phthiraptera: Boopiidae) from rock-wallabies with the description of three new species. Systematic Parasitology, 19 (1), 1-16. doi: 10.1007/BF00010297

Taxonomic review of the Heterodoxus octoseriatus group (Phthiraptera: Boopiidae) from rock-wallabies with the description of three new species

1991

Journal Article

Evolution of host-parasite associations among species of lice and rock-wallabies: Coevolution? (J.F.A. Sprent Prize lecture, August 1990)

Barker S.C. (1991). Evolution of host-parasite associations among species of lice and rock-wallabies: Coevolution? (J.F.A. Sprent Prize lecture, August 1990). International Journal for Parasitology, 21 (5), 497-501. doi: 10.1016/0020-7519(91)90053-A

Evolution of host-parasite associations among species of lice and rock-wallabies: Coevolution? (J.F.A. Sprent Prize lecture, August 1990)

1991

Journal Article

Can the nematode Capillaria hepatica regulate abundance in wild house mice ? Results of enclosure experiments in southeastern Australia

Barker, S. C., Singleton, G. R. and Spratt, D. M. (1991). Can the nematode Capillaria hepatica regulate abundance in wild house mice ? Results of enclosure experiments in southeastern Australia. Parasitology, 103 (3), 439-449. doi: 10.1017/S0031182000059965

Can the nematode Capillaria hepatica regulate abundance in wild house mice ? Results of enclosure experiments in southeastern Australia

1990

Journal Article

Zoogeography and host associations of the Heterodoxus octoseriatus group and H. Ampullatus (phthiraptera: boopiidae) from rock-wallabies (marsupialia: petrogale)

Barker, Stephen C. and Close, Robert L. (1990). Zoogeography and host associations of the Heterodoxus octoseriatus group and H. Ampullatus (phthiraptera: boopiidae) from rock-wallabies (marsupialia: petrogale). International Journal for Parasitology, 20 (8), 1081-1087. doi: 10.1016/0020-7519(90)90053-P

Zoogeography and host associations of the Heterodoxus octoseriatus group and H. Ampullatus (phthiraptera: boopiidae) from rock-wallabies (marsupialia: petrogale)

1990

Journal Article

Behaviour and social organisation of the allied rock-wallaby petrogale assimilis, ramsay, 1877 (Marsupialia:Macropodoidea)

Barker, Stephen C. (1990). Behaviour and social organisation of the allied rock-wallaby petrogale assimilis, ramsay, 1877 (Marsupialia:Macropodoidea). Wildlife Research, 17 (3), 301-311. doi: 10.1071/WR9900301

Behaviour and social organisation of the allied rock-wallaby petrogale assimilis, ramsay, 1877 (Marsupialia:Macropodoidea)

1989

Journal Article

Helminth parasites of rock-wallabies, petrogale spp. (Marsupialia), from Queensland

Beveridge, I., Spratt, D. M., Close, R. L., Barker, S. C. and Sharman, G. B. (1989). Helminth parasites of rock-wallabies, petrogale spp. (Marsupialia), from Queensland. Wildlife Research, 16 (3), 273-287. doi: 10.1071/WR9890273

Helminth parasites of rock-wallabies, petrogale spp. (Marsupialia), from Queensland

Past funding

  • 2012 - 2014
    Evolution and function of fragmented animal mitochondrial genomes (ARC Discovery Project administered by The University of the Sunshine Coast)
    University of the Sunshine Coast
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Do cleaner-fish control infections of parasitic protozoa transmitted by gnathiid isopods and leeches?
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Combating Head Lice With Marine Derived Anti-Parasitics
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Do cleaner fish control fish infections transmitted by parasites?
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2006
    Susceptibility of Aedes Aegypti in North Queensland to insecticides (continuation of 'Biochemical tests for resistance to insecticides in Aedes Aegypti')
    Queensland Health Arbovirus Research
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2005
    Resistance to pediculicides in head lice, Pediculus humanus var. capitis.
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Origins of Parasitism in the Psocodea (Insecta)
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Evolution of lice
    University of Queensland Small Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2004
    Control of Perkinsus disease in abalone
    Fisheries Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2003
    Resistance to pediculicides in head lice
    New South Wales Department of Health
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Preliminary investigation of resistance to pediculicides in head lice in Queensland
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Phylogeny and evolution of rhipicephaline ticks.
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Are the parasites of Spanish mackerel suitable markers of stocks of this species?
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Biopesticides for veterinary parasites
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Phylogeny and evolution of lice
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    Evolution of the mitochondrial genomes of chelicerate arthropods
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Phylogeny and evolution of lice
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1993 - 1999
    Genetic variation, resistance to acaricides and immunological cross-reactivity in ticks that infest cattle in Zimbabwe and Australia
    Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
    Open grant

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Master Philosophy

    Ticks of reptiles of Australasia

    Principal Advisor

Completed supervision

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