Overview
Availability
- Associate Professor Helen Benham is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Medical Science, University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2017
Journal Article
What will it take? Pathways, time and funding: Australian medical students' perspective on clinician-scientist training
Eley, Diann S., Jensen, Charmaine, Thomas, Ranjeny and Benham, Helen (2017). What will it take? Pathways, time and funding: Australian medical students' perspective on clinician-scientist training. BMC Medical Education, 14 (242) 242, 242. doi: 10.1186/s12909-017-1081-2
2017
Journal Article
WNT ligands contribute to the immune response during septic shock and amplify endotoxemia-driven inflammation in mice
Gatica-Andrades, Marcela, Vagenas, Dimitrios, Kling, Jessica, Nguyen, Tam T. K., Benham, Helen, Thomas, Ranjeny, Korner, Heinrich, Venkatesh, Bala, Cohen, Jeremy and Blumenthal, Antje (2017). WNT ligands contribute to the immune response during septic shock and amplify endotoxemia-driven inflammation in mice. Blood Advances, 1 (16), 1274-1286. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2017006163
2017
Journal Article
Under-reporting of socio-economic status in randomized control trials of biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs in rheumatoid arthritis
Chiu, Hedva, Hollingworth, Samantha, Van Driel, Mieke, Magin, Parker and Benham, Helen (2017). Under-reporting of socio-economic status in randomized control trials of biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs in rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology, 56 (4) kew460, 660-661. doi: 10.1093/rheumatology/kew460
2017
Conference Publication
Implementation of a Treat-to-Target Remission Strategy for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Australian Public and Private Rheumatology Clinics - Identification of Clinician and Patient Barriers
Benham, Helen, Chiu, Hedva, Tesiram, Joanne, Landsberg, Peter, Harrison, Andrew A., Nash, Peter, Thomas, Ranjeny and van Driel, Mieke (2017). Implementation of a Treat-to-Target Remission Strategy for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Australian Public and Private Rheumatology Clinics - Identification of Clinician and Patient Barriers. 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, San Diego CA, United States, 3–8 November 2017. Hoboken, NJ United States: John Wiley & Sons.
2017
Conference Publication
Streptococcus Species Enriched in the Oral Cavity of RA Patients: A Persistent Source of Peptidoglycan-Polysaccharide Polymers Which Drive Disseminated Synovial Inflammation
Moentadj, Rabia, Rehaume, Linda, Cuiv, Paraic O., Ormerod, Kate, Maradana, Muralidhara, Lakis, Vanessa Anne, Morrison, Mark, Hugenholtz, Philip, Benham, Helen, Le Cao, Kim-Anh and Thomas, Ranjeny (2017). Streptococcus Species Enriched in the Oral Cavity of RA Patients: A Persistent Source of Peptidoglycan-Polysaccharide Polymers Which Drive Disseminated Synovial Inflammation. 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, San Diego CA, United States, 3–8 November 2017. Hoboken, NJ United States: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/art.40321
2017
Conference Publication
Identification of clinician and patient barriers to the implementation of a patient-centered treat to target strategy for rheumatoid arthritis in Australia
Benham, H., Nash, P., Thomas, R. and Van Driel, M. (2017). Identification of clinician and patient barriers to the implementation of a patient-centered treat to target strategy for rheumatoid arthritis in Australia. New Zealand Rheumatology Association and Australian Rheumatology Association with the Rheumatology Health Professionals Association Joint Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand, 20–23 May 2017. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/imj.13426
2016
Journal Article
From medical student to clinician-scientist: where is the pathway in Australia?
Eley, D. S. and Benham, H. (2016). From medical student to clinician-scientist: where is the pathway in Australia?. Internal Medicine Journal, 46 (12), 1449-1452. doi: 10.1111/imj.13277
2016
Conference Publication
Heightened MAIT Cell Sensitivity to MR1 Ligands Could Impact Control of Dysbiosis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Jansen, Diahann, Klinken, Elizabeth, Nel, Hendrik, Law, Soi Cheng, Benham, Helen, Cummins, Lisa, Brown, Matthew, Kenna, Tony, Liu, Ligong, Fairlie, David, Rossjohn, Jamie, Morrison, Mark, Thomas, Ranjeny, Cuiv, Paraic O., McCluskey, James and Corbett, Alexandra (2016). Heightened MAIT Cell Sensitivity to MR1 Ligands Could Impact Control of Dysbiosis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, United States, 11-16 November 2016. Hoboken, NJ, United States: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/art.39977
2016
Conference Publication
An Australian prospective cohort of rheumatoid arthritis patients and their first-degree relatives characterising environmental, genetic, microbial and immune factors
Benham, Helen, Wood, John, Nagl, Lisa, Maradana, Muralidhara, Daly, Joshua, Lachner, Nancy, Hugenholtz, Philip and Thomas, Ranjeny (2016). An Australian prospective cohort of rheumatoid arthritis patients and their first-degree relatives characterising environmental, genetic, microbial and immune factors. Australian Rheumatology Association in conjunction with Rheumatology Health Professionals Association, 57th Annual Scientific Meeting, Darwin, NT, Australia, 30 April–4 May 2016. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/imj.13052
2016
Conference Publication
Distinct Oral and Fecal Community Profiles Enriched in Opportunistic Pathogens in RA Patients and First Degree Relatives Are Influenced By Environmental Risk Factors, Including Smoking, Dental History and Lung Infection
Benham, Helen, Maradana, Muralidhara, Lakis, Vanessa Anne, Cuiv, Paraic O., Wood, John, Nagl, Lisa, Rammouth, Nishta, Owens, Clare, Daly, Joshua., Lachner, Nancy, Morrison, Mark, Hugenholtz, Philip, Le Cao, Kim-Anh and Thomas, Rarljeny (2016). Distinct Oral and Fecal Community Profiles Enriched in Opportunistic Pathogens in RA Patients and First Degree Relatives Are Influenced By Environmental Risk Factors, Including Smoking, Dental History and Lung Infection. 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 11-16 November 2016. Hoboken, NJ, United States: John Wiley & Sons.
2016
Conference Publication
Collagen specific CD4+T-cells restricted by HLA-DRB1*0101 are selected into the repertoire and expand in disease in mice and patients with inflammatory arthritis
Jansen, D. T. S. L., Nel, H. J., Ramnoruth, N., Tesiram, J., Nagl, L., Benham, H., Scally, S., Reed, H. H., Rossjohn, J. and Thomas, R. (2016). Collagen specific CD4+T-cells restricted by HLA-DRB1*0101 are selected into the repertoire and expand in disease in mice and patients with inflammatory arthritis. International Congress of Immunology (ICI 2016), Melbourne, Australia, 21-26 August 2016. Weinheim, Germany: Wiley. doi: 10.1002/eji.201670200
2016
Conference Publication
Clinician Researchers: Understanding the Barriers and Facilitators for Medical Students and Junior Doctors Considering a Career in Research
Benham, Helen, Jensen, Charmaine, Thomas, Ranjeny and Eley, Diann (2016). Clinician Researchers: Understanding the Barriers and Facilitators for Medical Students and Junior Doctors Considering a Career in Research. Australian Rheumatology Association in conjunction with Rheumatology Health Professionals Association, 57th Annual Scientific Meeting, Darwin, NT, Australia, 30 April–4 May 2016. HOBOKEN: Wiley. doi: 10.1111/imj.13052
2016
Conference Publication
Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis screening and management in high-risk patients at a tertiary referral hospital in Brisbane, Australia
Gray, James, Benham, Helen and Vecchio, Phillip (2016). Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis screening and management in high-risk patients at a tertiary referral hospital in Brisbane, Australia. Australian Rheumatology Association in conjunction with Rheumatology Health Professionals Association, 57th Annual Scientific Meeting, Darwin, NT, Australia, 30 April–4 May 2016. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/imj.13052
2016
Conference Publication
Use and Costs of Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs and Biologic Dmards in Australia Between 2004 and 2014
Ellen, Donges, Christine, Staatz, Paul, Kubler, Helen, Benham and Samantha, Hollingworth (2016). Use and Costs of Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs and Biologic Dmards in Australia Between 2004 and 2014. *, *, *. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.
2015
Journal Article
Citrullinated peptide dendritic cell immunotherapy in HLA risk genotype–positive rheumatoid arthritis patients
Benham, Helen, Nel, Hendrik J., Law, Soi Cheng, Mehdi, Ahmed M., Street, Shayna, Ramnoruth, Nishta, Pahau, Helen, Lee, Bernett T., Ng, Jennifer, Brunck, Marion E. G., Hyde, Claire, Trouw, Leendert A., Dudek, Nadine L., Purcell, Anthony W., O'Sullivan, Brendan J., Connolly, John E., Paul, Sanjoy K., Le Cao, Kim-Anh and Thomas, Ranjeny (2015). Citrullinated peptide dendritic cell immunotherapy in HLA risk genotype–positive rheumatoid arthritis patients. Science Translational Medicine, 7 (290) 290ra87, 290ra87.1-290ra87.11. doi: 10.1126/scitranslmed.aaa9301
2015
Journal Article
High Chlamydia burden promotes TNF-dependent reactive arthritis in SKG mice
Baillet, Athan C., Rehaume, Linda, Benham, Helen, O'Meara, Connor P., Armitage, Charles W., Ruscher, Roland, Brizard, Geraldine, Harvie, Marina C. G., Velasco, Jared, Hansbro, Phillip, Forrester, John V., Degli-Esposti, Mariapia, Beagley, Kenneth W. and Thomas, Ranjeny (2015). High Chlamydia burden promotes TNF-dependent reactive arthritis in SKG mice. Arthritis and Rheumatology, 67 (6), 1535-1547. doi: 10.1002/art.39041
2015
Journal Article
Advances in classification, basic mechanisms and clinical science in ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis
Robinson, P. C. and Benham, H. (2015). Advances in classification, basic mechanisms and clinical science in ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis. Internal Medicine Journal, 45 (2), 127-133. doi: 10.1111/imj.12544
2015
Conference Publication
A Gender Bias in Gut Microbiota of Skg Mice Colonized with a Limited Bacterial Consortium Associated with Severity of Spondyloarthritis and Ileitis Triggered by Beta-Glucan
Rehaume, L., Zbarskaya, O., Kang, A., Bhuyan, Z., Ruscher, R., Benham, H., O Cuiv, P., Morrison, M. and Thomas, R. (2015). A Gender Bias in Gut Microbiota of Skg Mice Colonized with a Limited Bacterial Consortium Associated with Severity of Spondyloarthritis and Ileitis Triggered by Beta-Glucan. Australian Rheumatology Associationin conjunction with Rheumatology Health Professionals Association, 56th Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 23–26 May 2015. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/imj.12752
2015
Journal Article
Role of genetics in infection-associated arthritis
Benham, Helen, Robinson, Philip C., Baillet, Athan C., Rehaume, Linda M. and Thomas, Ranjeny (2015). Role of genetics in infection-associated arthritis. Best Practice and Research: Clinical Rheumatology, 29 (2), 213-225. doi: 10.1016/j.berh.2015.02.002
2015
Journal Article
The intestinal microbiome in human disease and how it relates to arthritis and spondyloarthritis
Costello, Mary-Ellen, Robinson, Philip C., Benham, Helen and Brown, Matthew A. (2015). The intestinal microbiome in human disease and how it relates to arthritis and spondyloarthritis. Best Practice and Research: Clinical Rheumatology, 29 (2), 202-212. doi: 10.1016/j.berh.2015.08.001
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Dynamics of patient-based benefit-risk assessment and information seeking for medication decision-making in chronic disease
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Treasure McGuire, Dr Sam Hollingworth
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