By Emeritus Professor Rakesh Kumar

Journal articles

Ho VW; Meng M; Hwang GJ; Pather N; Kumar RK; Vickery RM; Velan GM, 2019, 'Knowledge Maps: an Online Tool for Knowledge Mapping with Automated Feedback', Medical Science Educator, 29, pp. 625 - 629, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40670-019-00736-y

Chen Y; Kumar RK; Thomas PS; Herbert C, 2019, 'Th1/17-biased inflammatory environment associated with COPD alters the response of airway epithelial cells to viral and bacterial stimuli', Mediators of Inflammation, 2019, pp. 7281462, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7281462

Chen Y; Thomas PS; Kumar RK; HERBERT C, 2018, 'The role of non-coding RNAs in regulating epithelial responses in COPD', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 315, pp. L184 - L192, http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajplung.00063.2018

Chia N; Kumar RK; Foster PS; Herbert C, 2018, 'Enhanced Pro-Inflammatory Response of Macrophages to Interleukin-33 in an Allergic Environment', International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 176, pp. 74 - 82, http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000487573

Ho V; Harris PG; Kumar RK; Velan GM, 2018, 'Knowledge maps: a tool for online assessment with automated feedback', Medical Education Online, 23, pp. 1457394 - 1457394, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10872981.2018.1457394

Herbert C; Velan GM; Pryor W; Kumar RK, 2017, 'A model for the use of blended learning in large group teaching sessions', BMC Medical Education, 17, pp. 197 - 197, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-017-1057-2

Foster PS; Maltby S; Rosenberg HF; Tay HL; Hogan SP; Collison AM; Yang M; Kaiko GE; Hansbro PM; Kumar RK; Mattes J, 2017, 'Modeling TH2 responses and airway inflammation to understand fundamental mechanisms regulating the pathogenesis of asthma', Immunological Reviews, 278, pp. 20 - 40, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/imr.12549

Herbert C; Kumar RK, 2017, 'Ambient air pollution and asthma', European Respiratory Journal, 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1183/13993003.00230-2017

Herbert C; Do K; Chiu V; Garthwaite L; Chen Y; Young PM; Traini D; Kumar RK, 2017, 'Allergic environment enhances airway epithelial pro-inflammatory responses to rhinovirus infection', Clinical Science, 131, pp. 499 - 509, http://dx.doi.org/10.1042/CS20160939

Kumar RK, 2016, 'Interactive Learning Modules Based on PowerPoint™', Medical Science Educator, 26, pp. 421, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40670-016-0254-7

Kumar RK; Herbert C; Foster PS, 2016, 'Mouse models of acute exacerbations of allergic asthma', Respirology, 21, pp. 842 - 849, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/resp.12760

Van Es SL; Kumar RK; Pryor WM; Salisbury EL; Velan GM, 2016, 'Cytopathology whole slide images and adaptive tutorials for senior medical students: A randomized crossover trial', Diagnostic Pathology, 11, pp. 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13000-016-0452-z

Wong V; Smith AJ; Hawkins NJ; Kumar RK; Young N; Kyaw M; Velan GM, 2015, 'Adaptive Tutorials Versus Web-Based Resources in Radiology: A Mixed Methods Comparison of Efficacy and Student Engagement', Academic Radiology, 22, pp. 1299 - 1307, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2015.07.002

Van Es SL; Kumar RK; Pryor WM; Salisbury EL; Velan GM, 2015, 'Cytopathology whole slide images and adaptive tutorials for postgraduate pathology trainees: A randomized crossover trial', Human Pathology, 46, pp. 1297 - 1305, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humpath.2015.05.009

Kumar RK; Herbert C, 2015, 'IL-33-dependent type 2 inflammation in asthma exacerbations', American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 191, pp. 237 - 238, http://dx.doi.org/10.1164/rccm.201411-2042LE

Kumar RK; Shadie AM; Bucknall MP; Rutlidge H; Garthwaite L; Herbert C; Halliburton B; Parsons KS; Wark PAB, 2015, 'Differential injurious effects of ambient and traffic-derived particulate matter on airway epithelial cells', Respirology, 20, pp. 73 - 79, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/resp.12381

Hiroshima Y; Garthwaite L; Hsu K; Yoo H; Park SH; Geczy CL; Kumar RK; Herbert C, 2015, 'ISU201 enhances the resolution of airway inflammation in a mouse model of an acute exacerbation of asthma', Mediators of Inflammation, 2015, pp. 405629, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/405629

Herbert C; Sebesfi M; Zeng QX; Oliver BG; Foster PS; Kumar RK, 2015, 'Using multiple online databases to help identify microRNAs regulating the airway epithelial cell response to a virus-like stimulus', Respirology, 20, pp. 1206 - 1212, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/resp.12606

Herbert C; Bunting MM; Lambie N; Thomas PS; Kumar RK, 2015, 'Immunoreactivity for interleukin-33 in allergic airway inflammation', Journal of Cytology & Histology, 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2157-7099.1000302

Van Es SL; Grassi T; Velan GM; Kumar RK; Pryor W, 2015, 'Inspiring medical students to love pathology', Human Pathology, 46, pp. 1408 - 1408, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.humpath.2015.04.016

Tay HL; Plank M; Collison A; Mattes J; Kumar RK; Foster PS, 2014, 'MicroRNA: Potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for allergic asthma?', Annals of Medicine, 46, pp. 633 - 639, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/07853890.2014.958196

Ho, V ; Kumar, RK ; Velan GM, 2014, 'Online Testable Concept Maps: Benefits for Learning about the Pathogenesis of Disease', Medical Education, 48, pp. 687 - 697, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/medu.12422

Kumar RK; Webber K; Gilbert C; Pryor W, 2014, 'An online tool to help doctors learn about the rational use of diagnostic investigations', Focus on Health Professional Education, 15, pp. 94 - 98, http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=363390022083282;res=IELHEA

Flesher RP; Herbert C; Kumar RK, 2014, 'Resolvin E1 promotes resolution of inflammation in a mouse model of an acute exacerbation of allergic asthma', Clinical Science, 126, pp. 805 - 814, http://dx.doi.org/10.1042/CS20130623

Shadie AM; Herbert C; Kumar RK, 2014, 'Ambient particulate matter induces an exacerbation of airway inflammation in experimental asthma: Role of interleukin-33', Clinical and Experimental Immunology, 177, pp. 491 - 499, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cei.12348

Herbert C; Shadie AM; Bunting MM; Tedla N; Garthwaite L; Freeman A; Yoo H; Park SH; Kumar RK, 2014, 'Anti-inflammatory and anti-remodelling effects of ISU201, a modified form of the extracellular domain of human BST2, in experimental models of asthma: association with inhibition of histone acetylation.', PloS one, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0090436

Nguyen N; de Esch C; Cameron B; Kumar RK; Zekry A; Lloyd AR, 2014, 'Positioning of leukocyte subsets in the portal and lobular compartments of hepatitis C virus-infected liver correlates with local chemokine expression', Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Australia), 29, pp. 860 - 869, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jgh.12462

Kumar RK; Foster PS; Rosenberg HF, 2014, 'Respiratory viral infection, epithelial cytokines, and innate lymphoid cells in asthma exacerbations', Journal of Leukocyte Biology, 96, pp. 391 - 396, http://dx.doi.org/10.1189/jlb.3RI0314-129R

Ritchie A; Jureidini E; Kumar RK, 2014, 'Educating Junior Doctors to Reduce Requests for Laboratory Investigations: Opportunities and Challenges', Medical Science Educator, 24, pp. 161 - 163, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40670-014-0041-2

Herbert C; Zeng Q-X; Shanmugasundaram R; Garthwaite L; Oliver BG; Kumar RK, 2014, 'Response of airway epithelial cells to double-stranded RNA in an allergic environment.', Transl Respir Med, 2, pp. 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40247-014-0011-6

Bunting MM; Shadie AM; Flesher RP; Nikiforova V; Garthwaite L; Tedla N; Herbert C; Kumar RK, 2013, 'Interleukin-33 drives activation of alveolar macrophages and airway inflammation in a mouse model of acute exacerbation of chronic asthma', BioMed Research International, 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/250938

Collison A; Siegle JS; Hansbro NG; Kwok CT; Herbert C; Mattes J; Hitchins M; Foster PS; Kumar RK, 2013, 'Epigenetic changes associated with disease progression in a mouse model of childhood allergic asthma', DMM Disease Models and Mechanisms, 6, pp. 993 - 1000, http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/dmm.011247

Foster PS; Plank M; Collison A; Tay HL; Kaiko GE; Li J; Johnston SL; Hansbro PM; Kumar RK; Yang M; Mattes J, 2013, 'The emerging role of microRNAs in regulating immune and inflammatory responses in the lung', Immunological Reviews, 253, pp. 198 - 215, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/imr.12058

Lutze-Mann L; Kumar RK, 2013, 'The formative assessment lecture: Enhancing student engagement', Medical Education, 47, pp. 526 - 527, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/medu.12162

Herbert C; Siegle JS; Shadie AM; Nikolaysen S; Garthwaite L; Hansbro NG; Foster PS; Kumar RK, 2013, 'Development of asthmatic inflammation in mice following early-life exposure to ambient environmental particulates and chronic allergen challenge', Disease Models & Mechanisms, 6, pp. 479 - 488, http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/dmm.010728

Bonser S; De Permentier PJ; Green J; Velan GM; Adam P; Kumar RK, 2013, 'Engaging students by emphasising botanical concepts over techniques: innovative practical exercises using virtual microscopy', Journal of Biological Education, 47, pp. 123 - 127, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2013.764344

Herbert C; Shadie AM; Kumar RK, 2013, 'Interleukin-17 signalling in a murine model of mild asthma', International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000353247

Kumar RK; Foster PS, 2012, 'Are mouse models of asthma appropriate for investigating the pathogenesis of airway hyper-responsiveness?', Frontiers in Physiology, 3, pp. article 312 - 1-7, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2012.00312

Yang M; Kumar RK; Hansbro PM; Foster PS, 2012, 'Emerging roles of pulmonary macrophages in driving the development of severe asthma', Journal of Leukocyte Biology, 91, pp. 557 - 569, http://dx.doi.org/10.1189/jlb.0711357

Morgulis Y; Kumar RK; Lindeman R; Velan GM, 2012, 'Impact on learning of an e-learning module on leukaemia: a randomised controlled trial', BMC Medical Education, 12, pp. 36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6920-12-36

Kumar RK; Yang M; Herbert C; Foster PS, 2012, 'Interferon-gamma, pulmonary macrophages and airway responsiveness in asthma', Inflamm Allergy Drug Targets, 11, pp. 292 - 297, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22856520

O Sullivan AJ; Harris P; Hughes CS; Toohey SM; Balasooriya CD; Velan GM; Kumar RK; McNeil HP, 2012, 'Linking assessment to undergraduate student capabilities through portfolio examination', Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 37, pp. 379 - 391, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2010.534766

Collison A; Herbert C; Siegle JS; Mattes J; Foster PS; Kumar RK, 2011, 'Altered expression of microRNA in the airway wall in chronic asthma: miR-126 as a potential therapeutic target', BMC Pulm Med, 11, pp. 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2466-11-29

Kumar S; Dee FR; Kumar RK; Velan GM, 2011, 'Benefits of Testable Concept Maps for Learning About Pathogenesis of Disease', Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 23, pp. 137 - 143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10401334.2011.561700

Siegle JS; Hansbro N; Dong C; Angkasekwinai P; Foster PS; Kumar RK, 2011, 'Blocking induction of T helper type 2 responses prevents development of disease in a model of childhood asthma', Clinical and Experimental Immunology, 165, pp. 19 - 28, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2249.2011.04392.x

Kumar RK; Siegle JS; Kaiko GE; Herbert C; Mattes JE; Foster PS, 2011, 'Responses of airway epithelium to environmental injury: role in the induction phase of childhood asthma', J Allergy (Cairo), 2011, pp. 257017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/257017

Yang M; Kumar RK; Foster PS, 2010, 'Interferon-γ and pulmonary macrophages contribute to the mechanisms underlying prolonged airway hyperresponsiveness', Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 40, pp. 163 - 173, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2222.2009.03393.x

Velan GM; Lattimore M; Lindeman R; Kumar RK, 2010, 'A web-based module on lymphoma for senior medical students: benefits for learning', Journal of the International Association of Medical Science Educators, 20, pp. 32 - 40

Herbert C; Scott MM; Scruton KH; Keogh RP; Yuan KC; Hsu K; Siegle JS; Tedla N; Foster PS; Kumar RK, 2010, 'Alveolar macrophages stimulate enhanced cytokine production by pulmonary CD4+ T-lymphocytes in an exacerbation of murine chronic asthma', Am J Pathol, 177, pp. 1657 - 1664, http://dx.doi.org/10.2353/ajpath.2010.100019

Siegle JS; Hansbro N; Herbert C; Rosenberg HF; Domachowske JB; Asquith KL; Foster PS; Kumar RK, 2010, 'Early-life viral infection and allergen exposure interact to induce an asthmatic phenotype in mice', Respir Res, 11, pp. 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1465-9921-11-14

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