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Biography
Professor Callister holds undergraduate degrees in Pharmacy and Science (Hons 1). After obtaining a PhD in Zoology and Biomedical Sciences (neurobiology) in the USA at Ohio University (1990), Callister completed two post-doctoral traineeships at The University of Arizona (1990-1992 with DG Stuart) and at the University of Newcastle (1993-1997 with BW Walmsley and P Sah). He then took an academic position at the University of Newcastle (1997-present). In 2007 he was promoted to Professor of Anatomy where he holds a traditional academic appointment, maintains a state of the art electrophysiology laboratory and teaches extensively into Medicine, Physiotherapy, Medical Radiation Science and Biomedical Sciences programs offered in the Faculty of Health. He also carries administrative responsibilities including, Head of Anatomy, Research Higher Degree coordinator.
Professor Callister's current research can be broadly classified as neurophysiology with emphasis on nerve cell excitability and synaptic mechanisms in spinal cord and brainstem neurons. Focus is on sensory systems, including those involved in processing information related to nociception, touch and balance. Techniques used include patch clamp recording, applied to both in vitro (spinal cord or brainstem slices) and in vivo (deeply anaesthetized) preparations, as well as immunohistochemical and cell-labelling techniques.
Qualifications
- PhD, Ohio University - USA, 08/06/1990
- Bachelor of Pharmacy, University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of New South Wales
Research
Research keywords
- glycine receptors
- motoneuron
- nerve cell excitability
- neurophysiology
- pain
- spinal cord
- synaptic transmission
Research expertise
I am interested in the synaptic mechanisms involved in the processing of sensory signals in both the peripheral and central nervous system under normal and pathological conditions. Focus is on two sensory systems that are important clinically: pain and balance. Techniques used include patch clamp recording, in both in vitro (slices) and in vivo (deeply anaesthetized) preparations, and various immunohistochemical and cell labeling techniques. The mouse is used because this species allows us to make use of recent advances in molecular genetics. For example, various naturally occurring and transgenic mouse lines are used to better understand the role of ligand-gated ion channels (particularly, glycine receptors) in the processing of sensory signals under normal and pathological conditions.
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 111600 | Medical Physiology | 50 |
| 110900 | Neurosciences | 35 |
| 111799 | Public Health And Health Services Not Elsewhere Classified | 15 |
Memberships
NHMRC Committee
- Society for neuroscience, Australian Neuroscience Society
Awards
Recognition.
| 2006 | Research Higher Degree Supervisor of the Year, 2006 Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle (Australia) Award for providing research supervison to RHD students |
|---|
Collaboration
Synaptic transmission in sensory pathways, specifically pathways associated with pain and balance disorders.
Our group is interested in the way nerve cells communicate in the brain and spinal cord. We focus on nerve cell communication (synaptic transmission) in two sensory systems that are important clinically: those involved in pain syndromes and balance disorders. Techniques used include patch clamp recording, in both in vitro (spinal cord or brainstem slices) and in vivo (deeply anaesthetized) preparations, and various immunohistochemical and cell labelling techniques. We use the mouse as our animal model because this species allows us to make use of recent advances in molecular genetics to explore synaptic mechanisms. For example, various naturally occurring and transgenic mouse lines are used to better understand the role of ligand-gated ion channels (particularly, glycine and GABAA receptors) in the processing of sensory signals under normal and pathological conditions.
Recently, our efforts have focused on excitability and synaptic mechanisms in ADULT mouse spinal cord slices and in anaesthetized mouse preparations. To our knowledge, our group is the only laboratory team capable of undertaking in vivo patch clamp recording in the spinal cord of a deeply anaesthetized mouse (see publications). This powerful approach allows the consequences of molecular and genetic discoveries/manipulations to be examined in BOTH spinal cord slices and in the intact animal.
Administrative
Administrative expertise
Head of Anatomy discipline, 1997-2002, 2008-present
Co-ordinator of Faculty of Health Body Donor Program, 1998-2002, 2008-present
Member of Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences Program Planning Committee, 1997-1998
Member of School of Biomedical Sciences Executive Committee, 1997-2002, 2009-2010
Member of Faculty Orientation Working Party, 1998
Member of Speech Pathology Program Curriculum Committee, 1999
Member of Link-Building Planning and Design Committee, 1998-2000
School Representative on Medicine and Health Sciences Faculty Board, 2000-2001
School Representative on Physiotherapy Program Design and Accreditation Committee, 2001
Faculty Representative on University OSPRO Committee, 2002-2007
Faculty Representative on Animal Care and Ethics Committee, (2005-2009)
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Anatomy
- Neuroscience
- Physiology
Teaching expertise
I have been involved in extensive face-to-face teaching for over 20 years at Ohio University, the University of Arizona and particularly at the University of Newcastle. I have delivered lectures at all levels of University instruction. I have taught extensively into all 14 Programs provided by the Faculty of Health at the University of Newcastle: human gross anatomy, histology, musculoskeletal anatomy, sectional and imaging anatomy, biomechanics, neuroanatomy, human physiology, neurophysiology and clinical neurophysiology.
At Newcastle my teaching load has ranged from 120-220 contact hours each year into all programs offered by the Faculty of Health. It is emphasized that more than 70% of this load is lecture-based and delivered primarily to the later years of Medical, Biomedical Sciences, Speech Therapy, Physiotherapy and Medical Radiation Science Programs. My laboratory-based teaching is concentrated in specialized areas (neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, imaging, topographical anatomy).
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- Indicates that the researcher may be seeking students for this project.The role of presynaptic inhibition in neuropathic pain$466,044
Development of functional connections in the human peripheral vestibular system$418,281
Leica TP 1020 Automatic Tissue Processor for histology applications$35,000
Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, 9 - 13 November 2013$2,000
Development of peripheral sensory pathways in humans$469,167
Young pain researcher support$2,500
Society for neuroscience annual meeting, New Orleans, 13 - 17 October 2012$2,000
Efferent modulation of the vestibular periphery$339,208
Connectivity of regenerating axons following spinal cord injury$385,125
Laser microdissection microscopy system for cell and development biology$350,000
Laser microdissection microscopy system for cell and development biology$215,000
HMRI MRSP Infrastructure Grant (10-11) - Cardiovascular$76,117
ABI 7500 Real Time PCR System
$34,000
13th World Congress on Pain, Montreal, Canada, 29 August - 2 September 2010$2,000
Spinal mechanisms underlying neck pain$451,500
Neurometer CPT/C$28,435
Leica VT1200S - Fully automated vibrating blade microtome$16,209
Recovery of the balance system following injury$24,069
Leica VT2100S Vibrating Microtome$20,000
12th World Congress on Pain, Glasgow Scotland, 17/8/2008 - 22/8/2008$2,500
High speed/sensitivity CCD camera$30,000
Identifying new spinal cord targets for pain management.$14,252
Developing a rodent model to study neck pain$7,678
Annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience$2,500
Descending control of pain pathways$423,950
The neural basis of vestibular compensation$311,472
Cellular mechanisms underlying activity in the peripheral vestibular organs$269,980
INVESTIGATION OF A BRAIN RHYTHM$220,000
Novel spinal cord targets for pain management$13,000
Descending control of pain processing pathways in the spinal cord$10,000
Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, 12-16 November 2005$1,000
Molecular determinants of inhibitory synoptic function studies using mutant and transgenic mice$180,000
How does the balance system process signals?$14,500
Investigation a brain rythym$14,500
Visit of Professor Douglas Stuart 29 March 2004 to 14 May 2004$3,426
Annual Meeting of the Society of Neuroscience, 23-27 October 2004, USA$1,830
Investigation of a Brain Rhythm$11,000
Society for Neuroscience Annual General Meeting New Orleans USA 7-12 November 2003$2,400
Effects of altered genes on synaptic transmission in the intact nervous system$11,000
Efferent modulation of hearing and the sense of balance$20,000
Evaluation of Gene Delivery Methods in Brainstem Motoneurones$15,000
Reciprocal Regulation of Kinases and Phosphatases in Long Term Synaptic Plasticity$15,000
Thermocycler with 96 well sample block for PCR reactions. Class II Biological Safety Cabinet. Liquid Nitrogen storage Dewar & Transport Dewar$11,770
Thermocycler with 96 well sample block for PCR reactions. Class II Biological Safety Cabinet. Liquid Nitrogen storage Dewar & Transport Dewar$11,770
Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuroscience San Diego, USA 10-15 November, 2001$1,746
Cellular mechanisms underlying the sense of balance.$190,020
Cellular Mechanisms Underlying the Sense of Balance.$30,291
Plasticity of inhibitory synaptic connections in the spastic mouse.$11,000
Physiological Properties of Glycine Receptors in Spastic Mice$13,990
Dr Stuart Douglas, Regents' Professor and Professor of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, USA. 08/2/99 until 07/05/99$3,350
Mechanisms underlying inhibitory glycinergic transmission in the central nervous system$111,496
Physiology and anatomy of glycinergic synaptic connections in the central nervous system of spasmodic and spastic mice.$16,000
Bridging Funding - Dr R J Callister$15,000
Clycine receptor distribution on motoneurons of normal and spastic mice.$10,000
Annual Meeting of the society of Neuroscience, USA, 25-30 October 1997$1,433
Bridging Funding$15,000
Establishment of techniques for preparing genetically engineered molecules to study the regulation of neuronal and cellular function$12,000
The role of receptor-operated calcium influx in neuronal activity.$5,500
Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience$1,513
The structural basis of synaptic transmission$7,000
94 GRANT. Characterisation of synaptic currents in visualized neurons and presynaptic terminals.$15,957
Synaptic transmission in neurons of the autonomic nervous system.$12,000
Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Miami, Florida USA, 13-18 November 1994$1,069
Mechanisms Underlying Synaptic Transmission in the Central Nervous System.$180,345
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 64 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $5,609,893 |
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 (4 grants)
The role of presynaptic inhibition in neuropathic pain$466,044
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Brett Graham, Professor Robert Callister, Dr David Hughes, Professor George Augustine | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $466,044 | 2013 | 2015 |
| GNo:G1200088 | ||
Development of functional connections in the human peripheral vestibular system$418,281
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Rebecca Lim, Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $418,281 | 2013 | 2015 |
| GNo:G1200254 | ||
Leica TP 1020 Automatic Tissue Processor for histology applications$35,000
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Pradeep Tanwar, Professor Eileen McLaughlin, Professor Xu Dong Zhang, Professor Robert Callister, Associate Professor Phillip Dickson, Professor Hubert Hondermarck, Doctor Jean-Marie Sontag, Professor Dirk Van Helden, Doctor Doug Smith, Doctor Phil Jobling, Associate Professor Estelle Sontag, Associate Professor Paul Tooney, Doctor Susan Hua, Doctor Janet Holt, Doctor Jay Horvat, Associate Professor Liz Milward, Professor Adam McCluskey, Associate Professor Brett Nixon, Doctor Rebecca Lim, Associate Professor Alan Brichta | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $35,000 | 2013 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1201185 | ||
Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, 9 - 13 November 2013$2,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,000 | 2013 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1300866 | ||
2012 (3 grants)
Development of peripheral sensory pathways in humans$469,167
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister, Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Dr David Hughes, Doctor Phil Jobling | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $469,167 | 2012 | 2014 |
| GNo:G1100102 | ||
Young pain researcher support$2,500
Funding Body: Hunter Pain Clinic
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister, Dr Melissa Walsh | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,500 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1200779 | ||
Society for neuroscience annual meeting, New Orleans, 13 - 17 October 2012$2,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,000 | 2012 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1200660 | ||
2011 (1 grants)
Efferent modulation of the vestibular periphery$339,208
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Robert Callister, Doctor Rebecca Lim | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $339,208 | 2011 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1000315 | ||
2010 (6 grants)
Connectivity of regenerating axons following spinal cord injury$385,125
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Mary Galea, Professor Robert Callister, Professor Robin Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $385,125 | 2010 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1000065 | ||
Laser microdissection microscopy system for cell and development biology$350,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Eileen McLaughlin, Conjoint Professor Keith Jones, Laureate Professor John Aitken, Associate Professor Brett Nixon, Doctor Shaun Roman, Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Doctor Rick Thorne, Doctor Doug Smith, Associate Professor David McCurdy, Conjoint Professor Ray Rose, Professor Christopher Grof, Conjoint Professor Leonie Ashman, Professor Gordon Burns, Doctor Brett Graham, Associate Professor Paul Tooney, Professor Roger Smith, Professor Paul Foster, Professor Trevor Day, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $350,000 | 2010 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0190369 | ||
Laser microdissection microscopy system for cell and development biology$215,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Eileen McLaughlin, Conjoint Professor Keith Jones, Laureate Professor John Aitken, Associate Professor Brett Nixon, Doctor Shaun Roman, Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Doctor Rick Thorne, Doctor Doug Smith, Associate Professor David McCurdy, Conjoint Professor Ray Rose, Professor Christopher Grof, Conjoint Professor Leonie Ashman, Professor Gordon Burns, Doctor Brett Graham, Associate Professor Paul Tooney, Professor Roger Smith, Professor Paul Foster, Professor Trevor Day, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $215,000 | 2010 | 2010 |
| GNo:G1000874 | ||
HMRI MRSP Infrastructure Grant (10-11) - Cardiovascular$76,117
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Derek Laver, Professor Dirk Van Helden, Associate Professor Eugene Nalivaiko, Associate Professor Liz Milward, Professor Robert Callister, Professor Manohar Garg, Conjoint Professor Tony Quail | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| MRSP Infrastructure Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $76,117 | 2010 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1100525 | ||
ABI 7500 Real Time PCR System
$34,000
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Rick Thorne, Doctor Nikki Verrills, Doctor Murray Cairns, Associate Professor Paul Tooney, Doctor Doug Smith, Professor Gordon Burns, Conjoint Professor Leonie Ashman, Conjoint Professor Keith Jones, Doctor Charles De Bock, Doctor Chris Dayas, Doctor Brett Graham, Doctor Martin Horan, Doctor Rebecca Lim, Doctor Severine Roselli, Doctor Larisa Bobrovskaya, Doctor Kathryn Skelding, Doctor Frederick Walker, Doctor Jude Weidenhofer, Associate Professor Philip Bolton, Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Robert Callister, Professor Trevor Day, Associate Professor Phillip Dickson, Professor Manohar Garg, Doctor Phil Jobling, Associate Professor Derek Laver, Associate Professor Eugene Nalivaiko, Professor John Rostas | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $34,000 | 2010 | 2010 |
| GNo:G1000055 | ||
13th World Congress on Pain, Montreal, Canada, 29 August - 2 September 2010$2,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,000 | 2010 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1000443 | ||
2009 (3 grants)
Spinal mechanisms underlying neck pain$451,500
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister, Associate Professor Philip Bolton, Associate Professor Alan Brichta | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $451,500 | 2009 | 2011 |
| GNo:G0188840 | ||
Neurometer CPT/C$28,435
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Philip Bolton, Professor Robert Callister, Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Robin Callister, Doctor Brett Graham, Doctor Phil Jobling | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $28,435 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0189845 | ||
Leica VT1200S - Fully automated vibrating blade microtome$16,209
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister, Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Conjoint Professor Keith Jones, Associate Professor Jon Hirst, Doctor Brett Graham, Associate Professor Philip Bolton, Doctor Phil Jobling, Associate Professor Paul Tooney, Doctor Angela McPherson, Doctor Rebecca Lim, Doctor Ramatis De Oliveira, Mr Matthew Walsh | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $16,209 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0189842 | ||
2008 (3 grants)
Recovery of the balance system following injury$24,069
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Robert Callister, Associate Professor Philip Bolton, Doctor Phil Jobling, Doctor Rebecca Lim | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $24,069 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0188471 | ||
Leica VT2100S Vibrating Microtome$20,000
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Robert Callister, Professor Dirk Van Helden, Associate Professor Philip Bolton, Doctor Rebecca Lim, Doctor Brett Graham, Dr Marcus Howlett, Doctor Angela McPherson, Doctor Mohammad Imtiaz, Doctor Ramatis De Oliveira, Mr Wayne Anderson, Mr Matthew Walsh | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $20,000 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0188540 | ||
12th World Congress on Pain, Glasgow Scotland, 17/8/2008 - 22/8/2008$2,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,500 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0189221 | ||
2007 (4 grants)
High speed/sensitivity CCD camera$30,000
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Dirk Van Helden, Professor Eileen McLaughlin, Professor Gordon Burns, Doctor Rick Thorne, Dr Marcus Howlett, Doctor Mohammad Imtiaz, Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Robert Callister, Doctor Brett Graham, Associate Professor Derek Laver, Associate Professor Liz Milward, Doctor John Holdsworth | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $30,000 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0188196 | ||
Identifying new spinal cord targets for pain management.$14,252
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Brett Graham, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $14,252 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0187234 | ||
Developing a rodent model to study neck pain$7,678
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister, Associate Professor Philip Bolton, Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Doctor Brett Graham | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Pilot Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $7,678 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0187879 | ||
Annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience$2,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,500 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0188306 | ||
2006 (3 grants)
Descending control of pain pathways$423,950
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister, Professor Trevor Day, Associate Professor Alan Brichta | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $423,950 | 2006 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0185184 | ||
The neural basis of vestibular compensation$311,472
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $311,472 | 2006 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0185195 | ||
Cellular mechanisms underlying activity in the peripheral vestibular organs$269,980
Funding Body: Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $269,980 | 2006 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0185817 | ||
2005 (4 grants)
INVESTIGATION OF A BRAIN RHYTHM$220,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Dirk Van Helden, Professor Robert Callister, Associate Professor Alan Brichta | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $220,000 | 2005 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0184333 | ||
Novel spinal cord targets for pain management$13,000
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister, Associate Professor Alan Brichta | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $13,000 | 2005 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0184884 | ||
Descending control of pain processing pathways in the spinal cord$10,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister, Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Trevor Day | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,000 | 2005 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0184748 | ||
Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, 12-16 November 2005$1,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,000 | 2005 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0185934 | ||
2004 (5 grants)
Molecular determinants of inhibitory synoptic function studies using mutant and transgenic mice$180,000
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $180,000 | 2004 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0183988 | ||
How does the balance system process signals?$14,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $14,500 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0183499 | ||
Investigation a brain rythym$14,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Dirk Van Helden, Professor Robert Callister, Associate Professor Alan Brichta | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $14,500 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0184506 | ||
Visit of Professor Douglas Stuart 29 March 2004 to 14 May 2004$3,426
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Visitor Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $3,426 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0183869 | ||
Annual Meeting of the Society of Neuroscience, 23-27 October 2004, USA$1,830
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,830 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0184864 | ||
2003 (2 grants)
Investigation of a Brain Rhythm$11,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Dirk Van Helden, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $11,000 | 2003 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0182443 | ||
Society for Neuroscience Annual General Meeting New Orleans USA 7-12 November 2003$2,400
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,400 | 2003 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0183319 | ||
2002 (1 grants)
Effects of altered genes on synaptic transmission in the intact nervous system$11,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $11,000 | 2002 | 2002 |
| GNo:G0181330 | ||
2001 (6 grants)
Efferent modulation of hearing and the sense of balance$20,000
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $20,000 | 2001 | 2001 |
| GNo:G0181165 | ||
Evaluation of Gene Delivery Methods in Brainstem Motoneurones$15,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $15,000 | 2001 | 2001 |
| GNo:G0180044 | ||
Reciprocal Regulation of Kinases and Phosphatases in Long Term Synaptic Plasticity$15,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor John Rostas, Professor Alistair Sim, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $15,000 | 2001 | 2001 |
| GNo:G0180078 | ||
Thermocycler with 96 well sample block for PCR reactions. Class II Biological Safety Cabinet. Liquid Nitrogen storage Dewar & Transport Dewar$11,770
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Peter Dunkley, Professor Alistair Sim, Professor Dirk Van Helden, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $11,770 | 2001 | 2001 |
| GNo:G0181178 | ||
Thermocycler with 96 well sample block for PCR reactions. Class II Biological Safety Cabinet. Liquid Nitrogen storage Dewar & Transport Dewar$11,770
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Peter Dunkley, Professor Alistair Sim, Professor Dirk Van Helden, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| University/NHMRC Equipment Grant Funds | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $11,770 | 2001 | 2001 |
| GNo:G0181179 | ||
Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuroscience San Diego, USA 10-15 November, 2001$1,746
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,746 | 2001 | 2001 |
| GNo:G0181585 | ||
2000 (3 grants)
Cellular mechanisms underlying the sense of balance.$190,020
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $190,020 | 2000 | 2002 |
| GNo:G0178493 | ||
Cellular Mechanisms Underlying the Sense of Balance.$30,291
Funding Body: Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Alan Brichta, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $30,291 | 2000 | 2000 |
| GNo:G0179041 | ||
Plasticity of inhibitory synaptic connections in the spastic mouse.$11,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Small Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $11,000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| GNo:G0178896 | ||
1999 (2 grants)
Physiological Properties of Glycine Receptors in Spastic Mice$13,990
Funding Body: Ramaciotti Foundations
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $13,990 | 1999 | 1999 |
| GNo:G0177964 | ||
Dr Stuart Douglas, Regents' Professor and Professor of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, USA. 08/2/99 until 07/05/99$3,350
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Visitor Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $3,350 | 1999 | 1999 |
| GNo:G0178405 | ||
1998 (2 grants)
Mechanisms underlying inhibitory glycinergic transmission in the central nervous system$111,496
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister, Dr Pankaj Sah | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $111,496 | 1998 | 2000 |
| GNo:G0177158 | ||
Physiology and anatomy of glycinergic synaptic connections in the central nervous system of spasmodic and spastic mice.$16,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $16,000 | 1998 | 1998 |
| GNo:G0177210 | ||
1997 (3 grants)
Bridging Funding - Dr R J Callister$15,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Special Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $15,000 | 1997 | 1997 |
| GNo:G0177006 | ||
Clycine receptor distribution on motoneurons of normal and spastic mice.$10,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Small Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,000 | 1997 | 1997 |
| GNo:G0176718 | ||
Annual Meeting of the society of Neuroscience, USA, 25-30 October 1997$1,433
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,433 | 1997 | 1997 |
| GNo:G0179414 | ||
1996 (4 grants)
Bridging Funding$15,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $15,000 | 1996 | 1996 |
| GNo:G0177036 | ||
Establishment of techniques for preparing genetically engineered molecules to study the regulation of neuronal and cellular function$12,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor John Rostas, Emeritus Professor Peter Dunkley, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $12,000 | 1996 | 1996 |
| GNo:G0175744 | ||
The role of receptor-operated calcium influx in neuronal activity.$5,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister, Dr Pankaj Sah | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $5,500 | 1996 | 1996 |
| GNo:G0175827 | ||
Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience$1,513
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,513 | 1996 | 1996 |
| GNo:G0176909 | ||
1995 (1 grants)
The structural basis of synaptic transmission$7,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dr B Walmsley, Dr Madeleine Nicol, Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $7,000 | 1995 | 1995 |
| GNo:G0174923 | ||
1994 (3 grants)
94 GRANT. Characterisation of synaptic currents in visualized neurons and presynaptic terminals.$15,957
Funding Body: Ramaciotti Foundations
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister, Dr B Walmsley | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $15,957 | 1994 | 1994 |
| GNo:G0173373 | ||
Synaptic transmission in neurons of the autonomic nervous system.$12,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| New Staff Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $12,000 | 1994 | 1994 |
| GNo:G0174622 | ||
Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Miami, Florida USA, 13-18 November 1994$1,069
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,069 | 1994 | 1994 |
| GNo:G0175186 | ||
1993 (1 grants)
Mechanisms Underlying Synaptic Transmission in the Central Nervous System.$180,345
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robert Callister | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship (Defunct) | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $180,345 | 1993 | 1996 |
| GNo:G0173156 | ||
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Research Supervision
| Number of current supervisions | 2 |
|---|---|
| Total current UoN PhD EFTSL | 0.84 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2015 | PhD (Anatomy) | Principal Supervisor | Spinal Cord Signalling in a Mouse Model of IBD |
| 2010 | 2014 | PhD (Anatomy) | Co-Supervisor | Intrinsic and Synaptic Properties of Propriospinal Neurons |
Past Supervision
| Year | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | M Philosophy (Anatomy) | Principal Supervisor | The Effect of Neck Muscle Inflammation on Neuronal Excitability in the Dorsal Horn of the Spinal Cord |
| 2011 | PhD (Anatomy) | Principal Supervisor | Electrophysiological Development of Superficial Dorsal Horn Neurons in Mice |
| 2010 | PhD (Anatomy) | Principal Supervisor | Cannabinoid Signaling Mechanisms in the Central Nervous System |
| 2007 | PHD Human Biology University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor | Inhibitory mechanisms in mouse medial vestibular nucleus neurons |
| 2007 | PhD (Anatomy) | Co-Supervisor | Inhibitory Synaptic Transmission in Mouse Medial Vestibular Nucleus Neurons |
| 2006 | Honours Human Biology University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor | The development of intrinsic properties in superficial dorsal horn neurons. |
| 2006 | PhD (Anatomy) | Principal Supervisor | Pain processing mechanisms in the superficial dorsal horn of the mouse spinal cord: in vivo and in vitro |
| 2005 | Honours Human Biology University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor | The role of altered inhibitory synaptic transmission in the vestibular system |
| 2004 | Honours Human Biology University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor | The locus coeruleus: Action potential modulation in a neural network |
| 2002 | Honours Accounting University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor | Glycinergic and GABAAergic synaptic inhibition in superficial dorsal horn neurons in wild type, spastic and oscillator mice |
| 2001 | Honours Human Biology University of Newcastle | Sole Supervisor | Development of GABAergic synaptic transmission in the norma and spastic mouse |
| 2000 | Honours Human Biology University of Newcastle | Sole Supervisor | The development of glycinergic synaptic connections in the spastic mouse |
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Professor Robert Callister
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 7808 |
|---|---|
| Cell / Mobile Phone | 0438120954 |
| Fax | (02) 4921 7812 |
| Robert.Callister@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position | Professor School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy Faculty of Health and Medicine |
| Focus Area | Anatomy |
| Office | MS415 (office) MS312 (lab), Medical Sciences, Callaghan University Drive Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia |
| URL: | www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/robert-callister |
