Fraser Russell

Associate Professor Fraser Russell holds an academic appointment in the School of Health at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), specializing in Biochemical Pharmacology. He earned a PhD from the University of Melbourne (1994) and completed postdoctoral research at Cambridge University (UK), University of Otago (NZ), and Queensland University (Australia). His research focuses on cardiovascular pharmacology, including novel anti-scarring molecules from Australian stingless bee propolis, antimicrobial properties of honeys, and anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular disease.

• Education: BSc (Deakin University), PhD (University of Melbourne)
• Membership: Active member of the Australasian Society for Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists (ASCEPT) since 1989
• Teaching: Coordinates and lectures in Pharmacology (BIM263, BIM341) and Biochemistry (LFS251)

His research projects include grants from the Lucas’ Papaw Foundation and King Island Pure, exploring anti-scarring compounds and honey efficacy. He collaborates with the Centre for Bioinnovation and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives like the ‘Inflammatory Processes in Health and Disease’ research cluster at USC.

Recent publications span topics such as omega-3 fatty acids in vascular disease, citrate metabolism in renal therapy, and pharmacological education challenges in regional universities.