Associate Professor Fraser Russell has an academic appointment in the School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast. After being awarded with a PhD from the University of Melbourne in 1994, Fraser completed successful post-doctoral appointments at Cambridge University, UK (1994-1998), University of Otago, NZ (1998-2000) and Queensland University, Australia (2000-2004). In 2005, Fraser joined the University of the Sunshine Coast where he undertakes research, and coordinates and lectures in Pharmacology and Biochemistry.
Fraser has long-standing research interests in areas of cardiovascular pharmacology. His team is developing a novel anti-scarring molecule derived from Australian stingless bee propolis; examining the anti-microbial effects of Australian honeys; and exploring the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits of long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in people who have cardiovascular disease. Fraser is an active member of Australasian Society for Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists (ASCEPT, 1989-present).
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Research grants
| Project Name | Funding Body |
|---|---|
| Development of a new anti-scarring compound | Lucas’ Papaw Foundation |
| Efficacy of King Island manuka honeys against strains of microbial pathogens | King Island Pure |
Potential research projects for HDR and Honours students
- Effect of tomentosenol A and structural analogues on the cell cycle.
Research areas
- Investigation of anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant activity and wound-healing capacity of Australian honeys and Australian stingless bee propolis. Determination of the efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids in modulating immune responses in blood-derived macrophages from patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Fraser’s specialist areas of knowledge include cardiovascular pharmacology, omega-3 fatty acids for modulation of inflammatory disease and the wound-healing potential of Australian honeys and stingless bee cerumen.