Centre for Urology Research

Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine

Phone+61 7 5595 4420
Email[email protected]
Websitehttps://bond.edu.au/researchers/research-strengths/faculty-research-centres/centre-urology-research-cur

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The mission of the CUR is to enhance our knowledge of the lower urinary tract with the aim of developing new treatments or enhancing current treatments of the following conditions:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Prostate and bladder cancer
Overactive bladder
Stress incontinence
Erectile dysfunction
Interstitial cystitis

Jyotsna Batra
- jbatrabond.eduau
- Centre for Urology Research
- Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine - Professor of Genetics
Person: Teaching and Research
20042025
Russ Chess-Williams
- rchesswibond.eduau
- Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine - Professor
- Centre for Urology Research - Centre Director
Person: Teaching and Research
19882026
Stephan Levonis
- slevonisbond.eduau
- Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine - Associate Professor
- Centre for Urology Research - Assistant Professor
Person: Teaching and Research
20072024

1 Active
2 Finished

Nutrition Research for Digestive Health
Marshall, S. (Project Lead), Crichton, M. (HDR Student), Campbell, K. (Partner Investigator), Lohning, A. (Partner Investigator), Marx, W. (Project Roles), Van der Meij, B. (Partner Investigator), Angus, R. (Project Roles), Canavan, R. (Project Roles), Utter, J. (Associate Investigator) & Tang, X. (Associate Investigator)
1/01/14 → …
Project: Research
Establishing benchmarks for diverse, person-centred simulated participant programs. ($6,500)
Stokes-Parish, J. (Chief Investigator), Gough, S. (Partner Investigator), Houghton, H. (Assistant Professor), Green, P. (Associate Investigator), Turner, C. (Associate Investigator), McDermott, C. (Associate Investigator), Alsaba, N. (Associate Investigator), Bannatyne, A. (Associate Investigator) & Marr, K. (Other)
1/05/22 → 1/09/23
Project: Research
Design, Synthesis and Evaluation of Selective ARTD8 Inhibitors
Tauber, A. (Project Roles)
13/01/19 → 13/01/23
Project: HDR Student Project

Adverse effects and discontinuation rates for darifenacin in overactive urinary bladder: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Veer, V., Smith, F., Scott, A. & Moro, C., 9 Jan 2026, In: Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology. 399, 6, p. 8645-8656 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Research › peer-review

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The Antipsychotic Aripiprazole Induces Cytotoxicity in Bladder Cancer Cells While Preserving Urothelial and Bladder Function
O'Callaghan, L. A., Powell, K., Chess‐Williams, R. & McDermott, C., 5 Jun 2026, In: Pharmacology research & perspectives. 14, 3, p. 1-12 12 p., e70260.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review

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Changes in sequencing technology used for preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy
Oltramare, V., McDermott, C. & Dunn, P. J., Aug 2025, In: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 42, 8, p. 2483-2496 14 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Research › peer-review

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152 Downloads (Pure)

Student Perspectives on Gamification @ Bond University - Focus Groups
Mehrotra, V. (Creator), Lim, I. (Creator), Keogh, J. (Creator) & Lester, D. (Creator), Bond University, 2023
DOI: 10.26139/Os38-h568, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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Identification of Multiple Sclerosis genetic markers leading to clinical benefits to affected patients
Tajouri, L. (Creator), Staines, D. (Creator), Marshall-Gradisnik, S. (Creator) & Brenu, E. (Creator), Bond University, 2013
DOI: 10.4225/57/58b60c886ce94
Dataset
Partial recovery of voiding function in female mice following repeated psychological stress exposure
West, E. (Creator), McDermott, C. (Creator), Chess-Williams, R. (Creator) & Sellers, D. (Creator), Bond University, 28 Mar 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26139/t4kt-5d66
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Beyond the biomarker role of PSA in prostate cancer
Batra, J. (Speaker)
27 Nov 2029
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Functional changes in the bladder in a preclinical model of perimenopause
Sellers, D. (Speaker)
15 May 2026
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Introduction to Teaching at Bond workshop - 261
McKeon, A. (Attendee)
16 Jan 2026
Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Internal Professional Development

Restoring ourselves for next day of adventure
Lim, I.
17/08/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Is urine sterile? Do urine ‘therapies’ work? Experts debunk common pee myths
Phelps, C.
5/12/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Escaping from the neuroscience grind
Lim, I.
22/09/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment

Amphetamine-like compounds in pre-workout supplements
Koh, A. (Author), Lohning, A. E. (Supervisor) & Chess-Williams, R. G. (Supervisor), 10 Jun 2017
Student thesis: Master's Thesis

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An Investigation into the Authenticity of Citrus Aurantium-Listing Pre-Workout Supplements and Functional Evaluations of their Trace Amines on the Vasculature.
Koh, A. (Author), Lohning, A. (Supervisor) & Chess-Williams, R. (Supervisor), 15 Jun 2022
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis

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Cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide: mechanisms of cytotoxic action and consequences for normal bladder function
Mills, K. (Author), Chess-Williams, R. G. (Supervisor) & McDermott, C. (Supervisor), 10 Oct 2015
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis

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Jyotsna Batra

Russ Chess-Williams

Stephan Levonis

Nutrition Research for Digestive Health

Establishing benchmarks for diverse, person-centred simulated participant programs. ($6,500)

Design, Synthesis and Evaluation of Selective ARTD8 Inhibitors

Adverse effects and discontinuation rates for darifenacin in overactive urinary bladder: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

The Antipsychotic Aripiprazole Induces Cytotoxicity in Bladder Cancer Cells While Preserving Urothelial and Bladder Function

Changes in sequencing technology used for preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy

Student Perspectives on Gamification @ Bond University - Focus Groups

Identification of Multiple Sclerosis genetic markers leading to clinical benefits to affected patients

Partial recovery of voiding function in female mice following repeated psychological stress exposure

Beyond the biomarker role of PSA in prostate cancer

Functional changes in the bladder in a preclinical model of perimenopause

Introduction to Teaching at Bond workshop - 261

Restoring ourselves for next day of adventure

Is urine sterile? Do urine ‘therapies’ work? Experts debunk common pee myths

Escaping from the neuroscience grind

Amphetamine-like compounds in pre-workout supplements

An Investigation into the Authenticity of Citrus Aurantium-Listing Pre-Workout Supplements and Functional Evaluations of their Trace Amines on the Vasculature.

Cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide: mechanisms of cytotoxic action and consequences for normal bladder function

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