Staff Profile
Conjoint Professor Tony Quail
Conjoint Professor
School of Medicine and Public Health
EditCareer Summary
Qualifications
- PhD (Medical Clinical Pract), University of Newcastle, 31/12/1982
- Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery, University of Sydney, 31/12/1971
Research
Research keywords
- Airway control mechanisms
- Anaesthesiology
- Baroreflexes
- Bronchial circulation
- Cardiovascular control
- Chemoreflexes
- Coronary circulation
- Exercise
- Human Physiology
- Hypoxia
- Integrated Physiology
- Respiratory control
Research expertise
My major research interests are cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology including exercise physiology. In particular, how these complex systems are controlled and integrated in the central nervous system and what factors modulate them. My main interests currently are the control of the coronary and bronchial circulations with special focus on the autonomic control mechanisms. The following is a brief summary:
- I developed innovative approaches to the application the Impedance Cardiograph for the non-invasive measurement of cardiac output in humans. Published widely on evaluation of its accuracy and limitations.
- I introduced within Human Physiology (University of Newcastle) the use of the pulsed Doppler ultrasound technology for blood flow measurement in multiple small blood vessels. A new technique for manufacturing the minitarised flow transducers was developed and an evaluation of the accuracy of the technique was published in the American Journal of Physiology.
- Instrumental in encouraging medical graduates to pursue careers in academic medicine. Examples include Professor Peter Moore PhD (now Chair, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of California, Davis USA) and A/Prof David Cottee PhD (Department of Anaesthesia, Discipline of Surgical Science, Faculty Health, University of Newcastle).
- I have a longstanding and close collaborative research relationship with Professor Peter Moore, studying coronary control mechanisms.
- I collaborate with other members in the Discipline of Human Physiology (E/Professor S White) and other Disciplines within the Faculty Health (A/Prof David Cottee, Surgical Sciences) on research projects.
- I collaborated with Dr Ross MacPherson PhD, Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney. A study on the effects of the anaesthetic agent halothane on myogenicity was published in Anesthesia and Analgesia.
- In 2000-01 I visited UC Davis California, USA and collaborated with Professor Ann Bonham, studying nervous control mechanisms in spontaneously hypertensive rats. This data was published in the American Journal of Physiology.
- Helped initiate and establish the Hunter Heart-Lung Research Guild, an associate research group within the Hunter Medical Research Institute, for the promotion of basic and clinical cardiovascular and pulmonary research in the Hunter region. The Guild consists of collaborative groups of clinicians and basic researchers.
- Supervised BBiomed Science Honours student (Ms Rebecca Roach) 2004. She was awarded 1st Class Honours for her research Thesis and the University Medal, University of Newcastle, NSW.
- Currently Supervising 2 PhD students (DMcleod and MHamut).
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
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| 110300 | Clinical Sciences | 100 |
Administrative
Administrative expertise
I have multiple teaching, educational, research, clinical and other outside administrative commitments. See workload document for details.
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Anaesthesiology
- Cardiovascular Physiology
- Human Physiology
- Integrated Physiology
- Respiratory Physiology
Teaching expertise
I teach Human Physiology to multiple undergraduate courses within the Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle. I provide the main Human Physiology resource for the Bachelor of Medicine Program. I also teach postgraduate physiology to medical officers (Interns, RMO's, registrars), nurses and other health professionals. I remain actively involved in Anaesthetic clinical practice and teach basic science and professional skills to emergency department trainees and anesthetic residents in the Operating Room environment. In the laboratory I teach advanced physiological experimental techniques to undergraduate and honours students in the BBiomedical Science Program, and supervise Doctoral (PhD) students.
EditPublications
No publications.
EditGrants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 38 |
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| Total funding | $1,880,701 |
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For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
- Indicates that the researcher may be seeking students for this project.
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
2012 (1 grants)
The effects of sevoflurane on the cardiorespiratory responses to severe hypoxaemia in the rabbit$58,263
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail, Conjoint Associate Professor David Cottee |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Project Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $58,263 | 2012 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1201134 |
2010 (2 grants)
HMRI MRSP Infrastructure Grant (10-11) - Cardiovascular$76,117
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
Experimental Biology Meeting, Anaheim Convention Centre, Anaheim, California, USA, 24 - 28 April 2010$1,618
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $1,618 | 2010 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1000390 |
2009 (2 grants)
The effects of midazolam on respiratory and cardiovascular control mechanisms during severe arterial hypoxia in the rabbit$25,000
Funding Body: Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Research Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $25,000 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0188657 |
The effects of midazolam on respiratory and cardiovascular control mechanisms during severe arterial hypoxia in the rabbit$25,000
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail, Conjoint Associate Professor David Cottee |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Research Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $25,000 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0190523 |
2008 (1 grants)
Hypertension 2008, Internationales Congress Centrum, Berlin, Germany, 14/6/2008 - 19/6/2008$1,700
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $1,700 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0189142 |
2007 (2 grants)
HMRI - Cardiovascular Research Program$518,556
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
American Thoracic Society, Moscone Centre, San Francisco, 18/5/2007 - 23/5/2007$2,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $2,500 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0187774 |
2006 (3 grants)
The effects of anaesthetic agents on bronchial blood flow and dimensions$91,706
Funding Body: Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail, Conjoint Associate Professor David Cottee |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Research Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $91,706 | 2006 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0186219 |
The effect of Propofol on cardiovascular and respiratory control mechanisms during severe arterial hypoxia in the rabbit$43,000
Funding Body: Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail, Conjoint Associate Professor David Cottee |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Simulation/Education Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $43,000 | 2006 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0185198 |
Experimental Biology Meeting, 1-5 April 2006$1,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $1,500 | 2006 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0186190 |
2005 (3 grants)
2005 Sheep coronary circulation developmental research program $20,500
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Scheme | Role |
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| Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $20,500 | 2005 | 2005 |
| GNo:27311572 |
Aspects of Basic & Applied Cardiovascular Research in the Hunter Region$10,000
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Associate Professor David Cottee, Conjoint Professor Peter Fletcher, Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Project Grant | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $10,000 | 2005 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0185121 |
Experimental Biology/XXXV International Congress of Physiologcal Sciences, 31 March - 6 April 2005, USA$2,400
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $2,400 | 2005 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0185125 |
2004 (2 grants)
Sheep bronchial circulation exercise research$18,100
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Scheme | Role |
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| Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $18,100 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:27311548 |
Sheep coronary circulation developmental research program $5,000
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Scheme | Role |
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| Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $5,000 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:27311560 |
2003 (1 grants)
The 8th International Da Vinci Society Meeting. Nimes, France 25-27 September 2003$2,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $2,500 | 2003 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0183303 |
2002 (2 grants)
Swine model of multivessel ischaemia and left vintricular hibernation.$90,482
Funding Body: John Hunter Hospital Charitable Trust Fund
| Project Team |
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| Doctor Suku Thambar, Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Research Grant | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $90,482 | 2002 | 2002 |
| GNo:G0181655 |
Mathematical Modelling of Oestrogen Effects on Nervous Parasympathetic Control of the Coronary Circulation$14,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
2001 (1 grants)
7th Da Vinci Society Biennial Scientific Meeting, Sweden 19-21 June 2001$2,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $2,500 | 2001 | 2001 |
| GNo:G0180995 |
2000 (3 grants)
Evaluation of Oesophageal Electrode for Stroke Volume Measurement Using Bioimpedance.$19,000
Funding Body: Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Associate Professor David Cottee, Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Research Grant | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $19,000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| GNo:G0178672 |
Continuous measurement of airways circumference thickness and blood flow$15,000
Funding Body: Clive & Vera Ramaciotti Foundation
| Scheme | Role |
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| Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $15,000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| GNo:27311536 |
Experimental Biology 2000 Meeting San Diego, California, USA.$1,640
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $1,640 | 2000 | 2000 |
| GNo:G0180251 |
1999 (1 grants)
Experimental Biology 99: Annual meeting of the American Physiological Society, Washington DC, USA.$2,127
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $2,127 | 1999 | 1999 |
| GNo:G0180480 |
1996 (2 grants)
Role of nitric oxide in arterial baroreflex and chemoreflex coronary vasodilation$77,725
Funding Body: National Heart Foundation of Australia
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail, Conjoint Associate Professor David Cottee |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Grant-In-Aid | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $77,725 | 1996 | 1997 |
| GNo:G0175467 |
Effects of exogenous nitric oxide donors on the distribution of regional coronary blood flow in the awake and anaesthetised dog$21,000
Funding Body: Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Research Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $21,000 | 1996 | 1996 |
| GNo:G0175647 |
1994 (2 grants)
Sino-Aortic and Cardiac Receptor Control of Bronchial and Coronary Circulations.$151,139
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
94 GRANT. Regulation of muscle synmpathetic nerve activity at the onset of exercise in humans$14,252
Funding Body: Ramaciotti Foundations
1993 (1 grants)
'XXXIInd Intern. Union of Physiological Sciences Congress', Glasgow, United Kingdom, 1 - 6 August 1993$2,158
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $2,158 | 1993 | 1993 |
| GNo:G0174387 |
1991 (2 grants)
Carotid Chemoreflex Control Of Regional Coronary Conductance$134,399
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Project Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $134,399 | 1991 | 1993 |
| GNo:G0174253 |
The Effects Of Nebivolol On Control Of$23,000
Funding Body: Janssen Cilag Pty Ltd
| Project Team |
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| Conjoint Professor Tony Quail |
| Scheme | Role |
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| Travelling Fellowship in Cystic Fibrosis | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $23,000 | 1991 | 1991 |
| GNo:G0173921 |
1990 (1 grants)
1990-92 Studies on the thoracic circulations$185,030
Funding Body: National Health & Medical Research Council
| Scheme | Role |
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| Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $185,030 | 1990 | 1992 |
| GNo:27311427 |
1987 (1 grants)
Mechanisms distributing coronary flow in Fentanyl and Halothane anaesthesia,$46,148
Funding Body: National Heart Foundation of Australia
| Scheme | Role |
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| Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $46,148 | 1987 | 1988 |
| GNo:27311419 |
1986 (2 grants)
Dynamic coronary flow distribution patterns and their control in ischaemic heart disease and hypertension$7,641
Funding Body: Clive & Vera Ramaciotti Foundation
| Scheme | Role |
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| Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $7,641 | 1986 | 1986 |
| GNo:27311401 |
1984-85 Mechanisms of coronary flow distribution patterns in Fentanyl and Halothane Anaesthesia$4,000
Funding Body: Australian Society of Anaesthetists
| Scheme | Role |
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| Jackson Rees Research Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $4,000 | 1986 | 1986 |
| GNo:18106927 |
1985 (1 grants)
Functional mapping of CNS control of coronary conductance in the dog$74,000
Funding Body: National Health & Medical Research Council
| Scheme | Role |
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| Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $74,000 | 1985 | 1986 |
| GNo:27311381 |
1984 (1 grants)
Research Fellowship $54,000
Funding Body: Baker Medical Research Institute
| Scheme | Role |
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| Postdoctoral Research Fellowship | Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $54,000 | 1984 | 1985 |
| GNo:18106884 |
1978 (1 grants)
Postgraduate Scholarship PhD Project$38,000
Funding Body: National Health & Medical Research Council
| Scheme | Role |
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| Postgraduate Research Scholarship | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
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| $38,000 | 1978 | 1981 |
| GNo:18106864 |
EditResearch Supervision
| Number of current supervisions | 1 |
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| Total current UoN PhD EFTSL | 0.1 |
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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 |
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| 2012 | 2016 | PhD (Medicine) | Co-Supervisor | The Role of Mitochondrial DNA in the Post-Injury Response Following Major Trauma |
Past Supervision
| Year | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
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| 2011 | PhD (Surgical Science) | Co-Supervisor | The Effects of Fluid Resuscitation on Intra-Abdominal Pressure |
| 2009 | PhD (Human Physiology) | Principal Supervisor | Integrated Autonomic Control of the Regional Coronary Circulations at Rest and During Baroreflex Activity in Awake Sheep |
| 2008 | PhD (Human Physiology) | Principal Supervisor | Integrated Autonomic Control of the Bronchial Circulation and Airway Dimensions During Rest and Exercise in Awake Sheep |
| 2005 | Honours Medical Science University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor | The effect of propofol on cardiovascular and respiratory control mechanisms during severe arterial hypoxia in the rabbit |
| 1992 | PHD Medical Science University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor | Modification of resting and baroreflex control of regional coronary blood flow in the awake dog by isoflurane, enflurane and halothane |