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Current research projects

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Name Degree Project Title Supervisor Department Other details
Ayman Al lahham PhD Agglomeration of micronised particles in the delivery of drugs. Prof Peter Stewart Pharmaceutics  
Trent Ashton PhD The Design and Synthesis of Novel N6-Subsititued and 5'-Modified Adenosines. Prof Peter Scammells, Dr Ben Capuano Medicinal Chemistry

more of Trent's project...

 

Mohamed Azmi Hassali PhD The utilisation of generic medicines by consumers, pharmacists and medical practitioners in Victoria. Dr Kay Stewart, Dr David Kong Pharmacy Practice  
Rosanda Buljubasich PhD Purinergic neurotransmission in the guinea-pig prostate gland. Dr. Sabatino Ventura & Prof. Geoffrey Burnstock Pharmaceutical Biology and Pharmacology more of Rosana's project...
Navinisha Chetty PhD Functional and molecular analysis of the 5-HT3 receptor Dr Ian Coupar, Dr Helen Irving Pharmaceutical Biology and Pharmacology  
Sara Chuang PhD The role of fatty acid binding protein in the binding and transport of lipophilic drugs. Dr Martin Scanlon, A/Prof Chris Porter Medicinal Chemistry  
Darren Creek PhD Chemical Instability of Peroxide Antimalarials. A/Prof Sue Charman, Prof Bill Charman Pharmaceutics  
Jean Cuine PhD Towards the development of lipid-based formulations designed for the oral administration of poorly water-soluble drugs. Prof Bill Charman, A/Prof Chris Porter & Prof Colin Pouton Pharmaceutics more of Jean's project...
Michael Dooley PhD Factors influencing dose selection and administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy agents in adult cancer patients. Staff candidature Pharmacy Practice more of Micheal's project...
Katherine Gray PhD A pharmacological Investigation of Neurotransmission in the Mouse prostate gland. Dr Sab Ventura, Dr Jennifer Short & Dr Betty Exintaris Pharmaceutical Biology and Pharmacology more of Katherine's project...
Amir Hanna-Elias PhD Design and synthesis of 5-HT4 agonists. Dr Magdy Iskander, Dr Ian Coupar Medicinal Chemistry  
Catherine Jagger PhD Surfactant Skin interactions and irritation potential. Dr Barrie Finnin, Dr Gary Holiday (external) Pharmaceutics  
Kasiram Katneni PhD Enhancement of drug permeability across intestinal epithelium by various formulation excipients A/Prof Sue Charman, A/Prof Chris Porter Pharmaceutics more on Kasiram’s project...
Jagannath Kota PhD Relative role of lymphatics in absorbption of subcutaneously administered proteins. A/Prof Sue Charman, A/Prof Chris Porter Pharmaceutics  
Leonora Long PhD The effects of cannabinoids on the central nervous system. Dr David Taylor, Dr Dan Malone Pharmaceutical Biology and Pharmacology  
Kazi Mohsin PhD Influence of mesomorphic structures on solvent capacity of lipid drug delivery systems. Prof Colin Pouton Pharmaceutical Biology and Pharmacology  
Bridie Murphy Master of Pharmaceutical Science Investigation of Lactose Crystalinity. Dr Ian Larson Pharmaceutics  
Marilyn Natalie Kelly PhD Investigations into signal transduction processes modulated in response to lipo-chito-oligosaccharides. Dr Helen Irving, Dr Frederick Mitchelson Pharmaceutical Biology and Pharmacology  
Tri-Hung Nguyen PhD The effect of surfactants on the digestion of lipid based drug formulations. A/Prof Chris Porter, Dr Ian Larson & Dr Ben Boyd Pharmaceutics  
George Nikolakopoulos PhD The Synthesis of Novel Adenosine Allosteric Enhancers. Prof. Peter Scammells Medicinal Chemistry  
Christine Perry PhD Investigation of some physicochemical properties of synthetic ozonide antimalarials. Prof Bill Charman, A/Prof Sue Charman Pharmaceutics  
Sreeja Sudhakaran PhD Placental Transfer of Indinavir Prof Roger Nation and Dr Craig Rayner Pharmacy Practice  
Elaine Tan PhD Off-label and unlicensed drug use. Prof Colin Chapman Pharmacy Practice  
Kitty Yu PhD Collaborative Approaches to Medication Safety in Victorian Hospitals. Prof Roger Nation Pharmacy Practice