Staff Profile
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Career Summary
Qualifications
- Doctor of Science, University of Edinburgh - Scotland
- Bachelor of Science, Louisiana State University - USA
- PhD, Stanford University
Research
Research keywords
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Microbiology
Research expertise
Genetic, environmental and developmental factors affecting susuceptibility to infectious diseases and conditions for which infections are suggested to play a role in the aetiology of the disease process: meningococcal disease; ear infections; sudden unexpected deaths in infancy.
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 110700 | Immunology | 50 |
| 110800 | Medical Microbiology | 35 |
| 060599 | Microbiology Not Elsewhere Classified | 15 |
Administrative
Administrative expertise
Supervision of honours and postgraduate students; health and safety committee
Teaching
Teaching expertise
Undergraduate, honours and postgraduate teaching in faculties of science and medicine
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- Indicates that the researcher may be seeking students for this project.International Congress on Meningeal Disease Vaccines, Varadero Cuba, 19-24 May 2013$1,500
Soria Moria Conference on Paediatric Forensic Medicine, Oslo, Norway, 19 - 21 May 2011$780
The role of infection and inflammation in stillbirths$25,000
Stress during pregnancy and the developmental origins of renal disease in aboriginal Australians$832,535
Meningococcal Research$1,500
Equipment Grant for BioRad Power Pack for Gel Electrophoresis and Gel Drying$4,394
The 2008 Soria Moria Course on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Paediatric Forensic Medicine and Pathology, Oslo, Norway, 27/11/2008 - 29/11/2008$2,500
Development of 16s ribsome DNA for identification of bacteria causing ear infections in Aboriginal Children from rural communities$8,190
Cytokine gene polymorphisms among Greek patients with meningococcal disease$3,606
The Effects of Genetic Background and Cigarette Smoke on Inflammatory Responses Implicated in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome$307,136
In vitro assessment of genetic and environmental risk factors for SIDS$14,000
Passive exposure to cigarette smoke, inflammatory and immune responses in young children $41,070
SIDS and Stillbirth Symposium. 11 March 2005$310
Assessment of Allioiococcus Otitis for its potential as a pathogen in otitis media$19,000
The effects of cigarette smoke on immune and inflammatory responses in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children with middle ear infections.$24,000
Genetic factors influencing inflammatory responses to microorganisms$10,000
Genetic factors influencing inflammatory responses to microorganisms.$10,000
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 17 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $1,305,521 |
For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
2013 (1 grants)
International Congress on Meningeal Disease Vaccines, Varadero Cuba, 19-24 May 2013$1,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,500 | 2013 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1300659 | ||
2011 (1 grants)
Soria Moria Conference on Paediatric Forensic Medicine, Oslo, Norway, 19 - 21 May 2011$780
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $780 | 2011 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1100632 | ||
2010 (1 grants)
The role of infection and inflammation in stillbirths$25,000
Funding Body: Stillbirth Foundation Australia
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $25,000 | 2010 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0190602 | ||
2009 (2 grants)
Stress during pregnancy and the developmental origins of renal disease in aboriginal Australians$832,535
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Roger Smith, Professor Eugenie Lumbers, Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell, Dr Edouard Tursan D'Espaignet, Professor Pathik Wadhwa, Conjoint Associate Professor Andrew Bisits | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $832,535 | 2009 | 2011 |
| GNo:G0188884 | ||
Meningococcal Research$1,500
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,500 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0189965 | ||
2008 (2 grants)
Equipment Grant for BioRad Power Pack for Gel Electrophoresis and Gel Drying$4,394
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $4,394 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0189458 | ||
The 2008 Soria Moria Course on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Paediatric Forensic Medicine and Pathology, Oslo, Norway, 27/11/2008 - 29/11/2008$2,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,500 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0189668 | ||
2007 (2 grants)
Development of 16s ribsome DNA for identification of bacteria causing ear infections in Aboriginal Children from rural communities$8,190
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell, Conjoint Associate Professor John Stuart | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Pilot Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $8,190 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0187856 | ||
Cytokine gene polymorphisms among Greek patients with meningococcal disease$3,606
Funding Body: Meningitis Association of Scotland
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $3,606 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0187752 | ||
2006 (2 grants)
The Effects of Genetic Background and Cigarette Smoke on Inflammatory Responses Implicated in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome$307,136
Funding Body: Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell, Emeritus Professor Maree Gleeson, Professor Rodney Scott | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $307,136 | 2006 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0186233 | ||
In vitro assessment of genetic and environmental risk factors for SIDS$14,000
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell, Professor Rodney Scott, Emeritus Professor Maree Gleeson | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $14,000 | 2006 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0186556 | ||
2005 (2 grants)
Passive exposure to cigarette smoke, inflammatory and immune responses in young children $41,070
Funding Body: Babes In Arms, UK
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| International Science Linkages Programme - Competitive Grants | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $41,070 | 2005 | 2006 |
| GNo:431869 | ||
SIDS and Stillbirth Symposium. 11 March 2005$310
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $310 | 2005 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0185199 | ||
2004 (1 grants)
Assessment of Allioiococcus Otitis for its potential as a pathogen in otitis media$19,000
Funding Body: Hunter Children`s Research Foundation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Associate Professor John Stuart, Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $19,000 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0184566 | ||
2002 (3 grants)
The effects of cigarette smoke on immune and inflammatory responses in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children with middle ear infections.$24,000
Funding Body: John Hunter Children`s Hospital Research Foundation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Associate Professor John Stuart, Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant (Defunct) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $24,000 | 2002 | 2002 |
| GNo:G0182334 | ||
Genetic factors influencing inflammatory responses to microorganisms$10,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| New Staff Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,000 | 2002 | 2002 |
| GNo:G0182533 | ||
Genetic factors influencing inflammatory responses to microorganisms.$10,000
Funding Body: Babes In Arms, UK
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Caroline Blackwell, Emeritus Professor Maree Gleeson | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,000 | 2002 | 2002 |
| GNo:G0182525 | ||
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Research Supervision
| Number of current supervisions | 1 |
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For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics, and the institution name is listed below the program name.
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Proposed Completion | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2017 | Masters Microbiology University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor | Alloiococcus otitidis and middle ear infections |
Past Supervision
| Year | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PhD (Immunology & Microbiol) | Principal Supervisor | The Role of Alloiococcus otitidis in Otitis Media |
| 2011 | PhD (Immunology & Microbiol) | Co-Supervisor | Susceptibility to and Severity of Inflammatory-related Diseases in Indigenous Australians; An In Vitro Investigation of Associated Environmental and Genetic Risk Factors |
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Conjoint Professor (Caroline) Blackwell
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 4028 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 4023 |
| Caroline.Blackwell@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position | Conjoint Professor School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy Faculty of Health and Medicine |
| Focus Area | Immunology and Microbiology |
| Office | JHH, John Hunter Hospital, Other |
| URL: | www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/caroline-blackwell |
