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Emeritus Professor Rakesh Kumar

Emeritus Professor Rakesh Kumar

Emeritus Professor
Medicine & Health
School of Biomedical Sciences

Qualifications:
MB BS All-India IMS, PhD, MD UNSW, FRCPA (Hon), FFSc (FRCPA)

Broad Research Areas:
Inflammation, Pulmonary Disease, Asthma, Pathology, Medical Education

Research Interests:
Cellular biology and immunopathology of respiratory disease.

Teaching interests:
Valid and effective methods of assessment; applications of technology-enhanced learning; cross-disciplinary integration in teaching and assessment.
 
E-mail
r.kumar@unsw.edu.au
  • Book Chapters | 2017
    Kumar RK; Herbert C, 2017, 'Airway epithelial cytokines in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease', in Foti M; Locati M (ed.), Cytokine Effector Functions in Tissues, Elsevier, London UK, pp. 163 - 172, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-804214-4.00010-5
    Book Chapters | 2017
    Kumar RK; Herbert C, 2017, 'Chapter 11 Airway Epithelial Cytokines in Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease', in Cytokine Effector Functions in Tissues, Elsevier, pp. 163 - 172, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-804214-4.00010-5
    Book Chapters | 2015
    Kumar RK; Wakefield D, 2015, 'Inflammation: Chronic', in , Wiley, pp. 1 - 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9780470015902.a0000944.pub4
    Book Chapters | 2013
    Kumar RK; Jeffery PK, 2013, 'Pathology of asthma', in Adkinson NF; Bochner BS; Burks AW; Busse WW; Holgate ST; Lemanske RF; O'Hehir R (ed.), Middleton's Allergy: Principles and Practice, Elsevier, Cambridge, pp. 986 - 999, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-08593-9.00061-9
    Book Chapters | 2013
    Velan GM; Jones PD; Kumar RK, 2013, 'Using an integrated structured viva voce to assess application of foundation concepts in professional practice', in Coleman K; Flood A (ed.), Marking Time: Leading and Managing the Development of Assessment in Higher Education, edn. 1, Common Grounds Publishing LLC, Champaign, Illinois, pp. 97 - 103
    Book Chapters | 2010
    Kumar RK; Velan GM, 2010, 'Learning across disciplines using virtual microscopy: new approaches', in Méndez-Vilas A; Álvarez JD (ed.), Microscopy: Science, Technology, Applications and Education, edn. Original, Formatex Research Center, Badajoz, Spain, pp. 1467 - 1473, http://www.formatex.info/microscopy4/1467-1473.pdf
    Book Chapters | 2010
    Kumar RK; Wakefield D, 2010, 'Inflammation: Chronic', in Encyclopedia of Life Sciences (eLS), edn. 3rd, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Chichester, pp. 1 - 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9780470015902.a0000944.pub3
    Book Chapters | 2005
    Kumar RK; Wakefield D, 2005, 'Inflammation: Chronic', in , Wiley, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/npg.els.0003988
    Book Chapters | 2005
    Kumar RK, 2005, 'Morphological methods for assessing fibrosis', in Varga J; Brenner DA; Phan SH (ed.), Methods in Molecular Medicine Fibrosis Research, Humana Press, Totowa, New Jersey, USA, pp. 179 - 188
    Book Chapters | 2004
    Kumar RK; Foster PS, 2004, 'Lessons from a model of chronic asthma', in Tersa M (ed.), Focus on Asthma Research, edn. Original, Nova Science Publications, New York, USA, pp. 165 - 186
    Book Chapters | 2003
    Wakefield D; Kumar RK, 2003, 'Inflammation: Chronic', in , Wiley, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/npg.els.0000944
  • Journal articles | 2019
    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
    Journal articles | 2019
    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
    Journal articles | 2018
    Chen Y; Thomas PS; Kumar RK; HERBERT CRISTAN, 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
    Journal articles | 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
    Journal articles | 2018
    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
    Journal articles | 2017
    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
    Journal articles | 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
    Journal articles | 2017
    Herbert C; Kumar RK, 2017, 'Ambient air pollution and asthma', European Respiratory Journal, 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1183/13993003.00230-2017
    Journal articles | 2017
    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
    Journal articles | 2016
    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
    Journal articles | 2016
    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
    Journal articles | 2016
    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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13000-016-0452-z
    Journal articles | 2015
    Herbert C; Bunting MM; Lambie N; Thomas PS; Kumar RK, 2015, 'Immunoreactivity for interleukin-33 in allergic airway inflammation', Journal of Cytology & Histology, http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2157-7099.1000302
    Journal articles | 2015
    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
    Journal articles | 2015
    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, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/405629
    Journal articles | 2015
    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
    Journal articles | 2015
    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
    Journal articles | 2015
    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
    Journal articles | 2015
    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
    Journal articles | 2015
    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
    Journal articles | 2014
    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
    Journal articles | 2014
    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
    Journal articles | 2014
    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
    Journal articles | 2014
    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
    Journal articles | 2014
    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
    Journal articles | 2014
    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
    Journal articles | 2014
    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
    Journal articles | 2014
    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
    Journal articles | 2014
    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
    Journal articles | 2014
    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
    Journal articles | 2013
    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
    Journal articles | 2013
    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
    Journal articles | 2013
    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
    Journal articles | 2013
    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
    Journal articles | 2013
    Herbert C; Shadie AM; Kumar RK, 2013, 'Interleukin-17 signalling in a murine model of mild asthma', International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 162, pp. 253 - 262, http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000353247
    Journal articles | 2013
    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
    Journal articles | 2013
    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
    Journal articles | 2012
    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
    Journal articles | 2012
    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://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187152812800958951
    Journal articles | 2012
    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
    Journal articles | 2012
    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
    Journal articles | 2012
    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
    Journal articles | 2011
    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
    Journal articles | 2011
    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
    Journal articles | 2011
    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
    Journal articles | 2011
    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
    Journal articles | 2010
    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
    Journal articles | 2010
    Li JJ; Wang W; Baines KJ; Bowden NA; Hansbro PM; Gibson PG; Kumar RK; Foster PS; Yang M, 2010, 'IL-27/IFN- induce MyD88-dependent steroid-resistant airway hyperresponsiveness by inhibiting glucocorticoid signaling in macrophages', Journal of Immunology, 185, pp. 4401 - 4409, http://dx.doi.org/10.4049/jimmunol.1001039
    Journal articles | 2010
    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
    Journal articles | 2010
    Thorburn AN; O Sullivan BJ; Thomas R; Kumar RK; Foster PS; Gibson PG; Hansbro PM, 2010, 'Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine-induced T regulatory cells suppress the development of allergic airways disease', Thorax, 65, pp. 1053 - 1060, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/thx.2009.131508
    Journal articles | 2010
    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
    Journal articles | 2010
    Yang M; Kumar RK; Foster P, 2010, 'IFN-gamma and pulmonary macrophages contribute to the mechanisms underlying prolonged airways hyperresponsiveness', Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 40, pp. 163 - 173
    Journal articles | 2010
    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
    Journal articles | 2009
    Cai Y; Kumar RK; Zhou J; Foster PS; Webb DC, 2009, 'Ym1/2 promotes Th2 cytokine expression and allergic inflammation via inhibition of 12/15-lipoxygenase: Identification of a novel pathway for regulating allergic inflammation', Journal of Immunology, 182, pp. 5393 - 5399, http://dx.doi.org/10.4049/jimmunol.0803874
    Journal articles | 2009
    Kumar RK; Hitchins MP; Foster PS, 2009, 'Epigenetic changes in childhood asthma', Disease Models and Mechanisms, 2, pp. 549 - 553, http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/dmm.001719
    Journal articles | 2009
    Yang M; Kumar RK; Foster PS, 2009, 'Pathogenesis of Steroid-Resistant Airway Hyperresponsiveness: Interaction between IFN-gamma and TLR4/MyD88 Pathways', Journal of Immunology, 182, pp. 5107 - 5115, http://dx.doi.org/10.4049/jimmunol.0803468
    Journal articles | 2008
    Foster PS; Rosenberg H; Asquith K; Kumar RK, 2008, 'Targeting eosinophils in asthma', Current Molecular Medicine, 8, pp. 585 - 590, http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/156652408785748013
    Journal articles | 2008
    Herbert C; Hettiaratchi A; Webb DC; Thomas PS; Foster PS; Kumar RK, 2008, 'Suppression of cytokine expression by roflumilast and dexamethasone in a model of chronic asthma', Clin Exp Allergy, 38, pp. 847 - 856, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2222.2008.02950.x
    Journal articles | 2008
    Ito K; Herbert C; Siegle JS; Vuppusetty C; Hansbro N; Thomas PS; Foster PS; Barnes PJ; Kumar RK, 2008, 'Steroid-Resistant Neutrophilic Inflammation in a Mouse Model of an Acute Exacerbation of Asthma', Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol, 39, pp. 543 - 550, http://dx.doi.org/10.1165/rcmb.2008-0028OC
    Journal articles | 2008
    Kumar RK; Herbert C; Foster PS, 2008, 'The "classical" ovalbumin challenge model of asthma in mice', Current Drug Targets, 9, pp. 485 - 494, http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138945008784533561
    Journal articles | 2008
    Velan GM; Jones PD; McNeil HP; Kumar RK, 2008, 'Integrated online formative assessments in the biomedical sciences for medical students: benefits for learning', BMC Medical Education, 8, pp. 52 - 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6920-8-52
    Journal articles | 2007
    Vonlaufen A; Xu ZH; Daniel B; Kumar RK; Pirola RC; Wilson JS; Apte MV, 2007, 'Bacterial endotoxin: A trigger factor for alcoholic pancreatitis? Evidence from a novel, physiologically relevant animal model', Gastroenterology, 133, pp. 1293 - 1303, http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2007.06.062
    Journal articles | 2006
    Kumar RK; Freeman B; Velan GM; De Permentier PJ, 2006, 'Integrating histology and histopathology teaching in practical classes using virtual slides', The Anatomical Record Part B, 289B, pp. 128 - 133, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.b.20105
    Journal articles | 2006
    Kumar RK; Webb DC; Herbert C; Foster PS, 2006, 'Interferon-gamma as a possible target in chronic asthma', Inflamm Allergy Drug Targets, 5, pp. 253 - 256, http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187152806779010909
    Journal articles | 2006
    Shum B; Mackay C; Gorgun C; Frost M; Kumar RK; Hotamisligil G; Rolph MS, 2006, 'The adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein aP2 is required in allergic airway inflammation', Journal of Clinical Investigation, 116, pp. 2183 - 2192, http://dx.doi.org/10.1172/JCI24767
    Journal articles | 2006
    Siegle JS; Hansbro N; Herbert C; Yang M; Foster PS; Kumar RK, 2006, 'Airway hyperreactivity in exacerbation of chronic asthma is independent of eosinophilic inflammation', Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol, 35, pp. 565 - 570, http://dx.doi.org/10.1165/rcmb.2006-0135OC
    Journal articles | 2005
    Bhindi R; Brieger D; Ishii H; Di Girolamo N; Kumar RK; Khachigian LM; Lowe HC, 2005, 'Fibroblast growth factor 2 and the transcription factor Egr-l localiseto endothelial cell microvascular channels in human coronary artery occlusion', Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 93, pp. 172 - 174
    Journal articles | 2005
    Wei XM; Kim HS; Kumar RK; Heywood GJ; Hunt JE; McNeil HP; Thomas PS, 2005, 'Effects of cigarette smoke on degranulation and NO production by mast cells and epithelial cells', Respiratory Research, 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1465-9921-6-108
    Journal articles | 2004
    Apte MV; Wilson JS; Park S; Phillips PA; Santucci N; Goldstein D; Ramm GA; Buchler M; Friess H; Mccarroll JA; Merrett ND; Pirola RC, 2004, 'Desmoplastic reaction in pancreatic cancer: role of pancreatic stellate cells', Pancreas, 29, pp. 179 - 187, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00006676-200410000-00002
    Journal articles | 2004
    Kumar RK; Hawkins NJ; Harris PJ; Velan GM, 2004, 'Bridging the gap between the scientific and societal aspects of medical education', Journal of the International Association of Medical Science Educators, 14, pp. 15 - 17
    Journal articles | 2004
    Kumar RK; Herbert C; Foster PS, 2004, 'Expression of growth factors by airway epithelial cells in a model of chronic asthma: regulation and relationship to subepithelial fibrosis', Clin Exp Allergy, 34, pp. 567 - 575, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2222.2004.1917.x
    Journal articles | 2004
    Kumar RK; Herbert C; Kasper M, 2004, 'Reversibility of airway inflammation and remodelling following cessation of antigenic challenge in a model of chronic asthma', Clin Exp Allergy, 34, pp. 1796 - 1802, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2222.2004.02097.x
    Journal articles | 2004
    Kumar RK; Herbert C; Webb DC; Li L; Foster PS, 2004, 'Effects of anticytokine therapy in a mouse model of chronic asthma', Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 170, pp. 1043 - 1048, http://dx.doi.org/10.1164/rccm.200405-681OC
    Journal articles | 2004
    Kumar RK; Velan GM; Korell S; Kandara M; Dee FR; Wakefield D, 2004, 'Virtual microscopy for learning and assessment in pathology', Journal of Pathology, 204, pp. 613 - 618, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/path.1658
    Journal articles | 2004
    Mccarroll JA; Phillips PA; Kumar RK; Park S; Pirola RC; Wilson JS; Apte MV, 2004, 'Pancreatic stellate cell migration: role of the phosphatidyl inositol 3-kinase (PI3-kinase) pathway', Biochemical Pharmacology, 67, pp. 1215 - 1225, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bcp.2003.11.013
    Journal articles | 2003
    Collins RA; Sly PD; Turner DJ; Herbert C; Kumar RK, 2003, 'Site of inflammation influences site of hyperresponsiveness in experimental asthma', Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology, 139, pp. 51 - 61, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resp.2003.09.003
    Journal articles | 2003
    Dziegielewski M; Velan GM; Kumar RK, 2003, 'Teaching pathology using 'hotspotted' digital images.', Medical education, 37, pp. 1047 - 1048, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2923.2003.01646.x
    Journal articles | 2003
    Foster PS; Webb DC; Yang M; Herbert C; Kumar RK, 2003, 'Dissociation of T helper type 2 cytokine-dependent airway lesions from signal transducer and activator of transcription 6 signalling in experimental chronic asthma', Clin Exp Allergy, 33, pp. 688 - 695, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2222.2003.01647.x
    Journal articles | 2003
    Foster PS; Yang M; Mattes J; Kumar R; Webb D, 2003, 'Interleukin-13 and allergy', Modern Aspects of Immunobiology, 3, pp. 8
    Journal articles | 2003
    Harvey CE; Post JJ; Palladinetti P; Freeman AJ; Ffrench R; Kumar RK; Marinos G; Lloyd AR, 2003, 'Expression of the chemokine IP-10 (CXCL10) by hepatocytes in chronic hepatitis C virus infection correlates with histological severity and lobular inflammation', Journal of Leukocyte Biology, 74, pp. 360 - 369, http://dx.doi.org/10.1189/jlb.0303093
    Journal articles | 2003
    Kumar R; Padha N; Shishodia PK; Mehra RM, 2003, 'Study of dark and photoconductivity of Sb-doped CuInSe 2m thin films', Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics, 41, pp. 723 - 726
    Journal articles | 2003
    Kumar RK; Herbert C; Thomas PS; Wollin L; Beume R; Yang M; Webb DC; Foster PS, 2003, 'Inhibition of inflammation and remodeling by roflumilast and dexamethasone in murine chronic asthma', J Pharmacol Exp Ther, 307, pp. 349 - 355, http://dx.doi.org/10.1124/jpet.103.053819
    Journal articles | 2003
    Lan J; Kumar RK; Di Girolamo N; Mccluskey P; Wakefield D, 2003, 'Expression and distribution of matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors in the human iris and cilary body', British Journal of Ophthalmology, 87, pp. 208 - 211, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjo.87.2.208
    Journal articles | 2003
    Phillips PA; Wu MJ; Kumar RK; Doherty E; Mccarroll JA; Park S; Pirola RC; Wilson JS; Apte MV, 2003, 'Cell migration: A novel aspect of pancreatic stellate cell biology', Gut, 52, pp. 677 - 682, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/gut.52.5.677
    Journal articles | 2003
    Raftery MJ; Saldanha RG; Geczy C; Kumar RK, 2003, 'Mass spectrometric analysis of electrophoretically separated allergens and proteases in grass pollen diffusates.', Respiratory Research, 4, pp. 10 - 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1465-9921-4-10
    Journal articles | 2003
    Ye P; Simonian M; Chapple CC; Gibbins JR; Kumar RK; Hunter N, 2003, 'Differential expression of transforming growth factors-β1, -β2, -β3 and the type I, II, III receptors in the lining epithelia of inflamed gingiva', Pathology, 35, pp. 384 - 392, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00313020310001602585
    Journal articles | 2003
    Zreiqat H; Kumar RK; Markovic B; Zicat B; Howlett CR, 2003, 'Macrophages at the skeletal tissue-device interface of loosened prosthetic devices express bone-related genes and their products', Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 65A, pp. 109 - 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.a.10441
    Journal articles | 2002
    Di Girolamo N; Kumar RK; Coroneo MT; Wakefield D, 2002, 'UVB-Mediated Induction of Interleukin-6 and -8 in Pterygia and Cultured Human Pterygium Epithelial Cells', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 43, pp. 3430 - 3437
    Journal articles | 2002
    Foster PS; Hogan SP; Yang M; Mattes J; Young IR; Matthaei KI; Kumar RK; Mahalingam S; Webb DC, 2002, 'Interleukin-5 and eosinophils as therapeutic targets for asthma', Trends in Molecular Medicine, 8, pp. 162 - 167, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1471-4914(02)02302-X
    Journal articles | 2002
    Foster PS; Yang M; Herbert C; Kumar RK, 2002, 'CD4(+) T-lymphocytes regulate airway remodeling and hyper-reactivity in a mouse model of chronic asthma', Lab Invest, 82, pp. 455 - 462, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/labinvest.3780438
    Journal articles | 2002
    Kumar RK; Foster PS, 2002, 'Modeling allergic asthma in mice: pitfalls and opportunities', American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology, 27, pp. 267 - 272, http://dx.doi.org/10.1165/rcmb.F248
    Journal articles | 2002
    Kumar RK; Foster PS, 2002, 'ST2: marker, activator and regulator of Th2 immunity?', Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 32, pp. 1394 - 1396, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2745.2002.01517.x
    Journal articles | 2002
    Kumar RK; Herbert C; Yang M; Koskinen AM; McKenzie AN; Foster PS, 2002, 'Role of interleukin-13 in eosinophil accumulation and airway remodelling in a mouse model of chronic asthma', Clin Exp Allergy, 32, pp. 1104 - 1111, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2222.2002.01420.x
    Journal articles | 2002
    Kumar RK; Thomas PS; Seetoo DQ; Herbert C; McKenzie AN; Foster PS; Lloyd AR, 2002, 'Eotaxin expression by epithelial cells and plasma cells in chronic asthma', Lab Invest, 82, pp. 495 - 504, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/labinvest.3780442
    Journal articles | 2002
    Kumar RK, 2002, 'Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: An epithelial/fibroblastic cross-talk disorder', Respiratory Research, 3, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/rr198
    Journal articles | 2002
    Lee CM; Kumar RK; Lubowski D; Burcher EF, 2002, 'Neuropeptides and nerve growth in inflammatory bowel diseases: a quantitative immunohistochemical study.', Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 47, pp. 495 - 502, http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1017943430627
    Journal articles | 2002
    Velan GM; Killen MT; Dziegielewski M; Kumar RK, 2002, 'Development and evaluation of a computer-assisted learning module on glomerulonephritis for medical students', Medical Teacher, 24, pp. 412 - 416, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01421590220145806
    Journal articles | 2002
    Velan GM; Kumar RK; Dziegielewski M; Wakefield D, 2002, 'Web-based self-assessments in Pathology with Questionmark Perception', Pathology, 34, pp. 282 - 284, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00313020220131372
    Journal articles | 2001
    Kumar RK; Foster PS, 2001, 'Murine model of chronic human asthma', Immunology and Cell Biology, 79, pp. 141 - 144, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1440-1711.2001.00981.x
    Journal articles | 2001
    Kumar RK; Yang Z; Bilson S; Thliveris S; Cooke BE; Geczy CL, 2001, 'Dimeric S100A8 in human neutrophils is diminished after phagocytosis', Journal of Leukocyte Biology, 70, pp. 59 - 64
    Journal articles | 2001
    Kumar RK, 2001, 'Understanding airway wall remodeling in asthma: a basis for improvements in therapy?', Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 91, pp. 93 - 104, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0163-7258(01)00149-8
    Journal articles | 2001
    Lowe HC; Kumar RK; Chesterman CN; Fahmy R; Khachigian LM, 2001, 'Coronary Stent Thrombosis: Insights from the Porcine Coronary Stent Model', Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis, 86, pp. 937 - 938
    Journal articles | 2001
    Torda AJ; Kumar RK; Jones PD, 2001, 'The pathology of human and murine pulmonary infection with Cryptococcus neoformans var. gattii', Pathology, 33, pp. 475 - 478, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00313020120083197
    Journal articles | 2000
    Chapple CC; Kumar RK; Hunter N, 2000, 'Vascular remodelling in chronic inflammatory periodontal disease', Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine, 29, pp. 500 - 506, http://dx.doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-0714.2000.291004.x
    Journal articles | 2000
    Foster P; Ming Y; Matthei KI; Young IR; Temelkovski J; Kumar RK, 2000, 'Dissociation of inflammatory and epithelial responses in a murine model of chronic asthma', Laboratory Investigation, 80, pp. 655 - 662, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/labinvest.3780068
    Journal articles | 2000
    Gibson KA; Kumar RK; Tedla NT; Gotis-Graham I; McNeil HP, 2000, 'Expression of the alphaE-beta7 integrin by mast cells in rheumatoid synovium', Journal of Rheumatology, 27, pp. 2754 - 2760
    Journal articles | 2000
    Kumar RK; Temelkovski J; McNeil HP; Hunter N, 2000, 'Airway inflammation in a murine model of chronic asthma: evidence for a local humoral immune response.', Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 30, pp. 1486 - 1492, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2222.2000.00911.x
    Journal articles | 2000
    Kumar RK; Walsh CJ; Cooke BE, 2000, 'Reduced nonspecific fluorescence of paraffin sections by use of a novel red-emitting dye', Journal of Histotechnology, 23, pp. 99 - 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/his.2000.23.2.99
    Journal articles | 2000
    Widmer F; Hayes P; Whitby RM; Kumar RK, 2000, 'Substrate preference profiles of proteases released by allergenic pollens', Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 30, pp. 571 - 576, http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2222.2000.00784.x
    Journal articles | 2000
    Ye P; Chapple CC; Kumar RK; Hunter N, 2000, 'Expression patterns of E-cadherin, involucrin, and connexin gap junction proteins in the lining epithelia of inflamed gingiva', Journal of Pathology, 192, pp. 58 - 66, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/1096-9896(2000)9999:9999<::AID-PATH673>3.0.CO;2-T
    Journal articles | 1999
    Di Girolamo N; Tedla NT; Kumar RK; Mccluskey P; Lloyd AR; Coroneo MT; Wakefield D, 1999, 'Culture and characterisation of epithelial cells from human pterygia', British Journal of Ophthalmology, 83, pp. 1077 - 1082, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjo.83.9.1077
    Journal articles | 1999
    Kumar RK; Chapple CC; Hunter N, 1999, 'Improved double immunofluorescence for confocal laser scanning microscopy', Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry, 47, pp. 1213 - 1217, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/002215549904700913
    Journal articles | 1999
    Kumar RK, 1999, 'Integrated Assessment', Focus Health Prof Educ, pp. vii - viii
    Journal articles | 1998
    Hassim Z; Maronese S; Kumar RK, 1998, 'Injury to murine airway epithelial cells by pollen enzymes.', Thorax, 53, pp. 368 - 371, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/thx.53.5.368
    Journal articles | 1998
    Kumar RK; Harrison C; Cornish CJ; Kocher M; Geczy C, 1998, 'Immunodetection of the murine chemotactic protein CP-10 in bleomycin-induced pulmonary injury.', Pathology, 30, pp. 51 - 56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00313029800169665
    Journal articles | 1998
    Kumar RK; Maronese S; Hassim Z, 1998, 'Co-operative interaction of autocrine and paracrine mitogens for airway epithelial cells.', Cell Biology and Toxicology, 14, pp. 293 - 299, http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1007439109686
    Journal articles | 1998
    Kumar RK, 1998, 'Improving the sensitivity of immunostaining.', Today's Life Science, 10, pp. 14 - 17
    Journal articles | 1998
    Temelkovski J; Hogan SP; Shepherd DP; Foster P; Kumar RK, 1998, 'An improved murine model of asthma: selective airway inflammation, epithelial lesions and increased methacholine responsiveness following chronic exposure to aerosolised allergen.', Thorax, 53, pp. 849 - 856, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/thx.53.10.849
    Journal articles | 1997
    Kumar RK; Maronese S; O'Grady R, 1997, 'Serum-free culture of mouse tracheal epithelial cells', Experimental Lung Research, 23, pp. 427 - 440, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/01902149709039236
    Journal articles | 1997
    Temelkovski J; Kumar RK; Maronese S, 1997, 'Enhanced production of an EGF-like growth factor by parenchymal macrophages following bleomycin-induced pulmonary injury', Experimental Lung Research, 23, pp. 377 - 391, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/01902149709039233
    Journal articles | 1996
    Kumar RK; O Grady R; Maronese S; Wilson MR, 1996, 'Epithelial cell-derived transforming growth factor-β In bleomycin-induced pulmonary injury', International Journal of Experimental Pathology, 77, pp. 99 - 107
    Journal articles | 1996
    Kumar RK; O''grady R; Di Girolamo N, 1996, 'Epidermal growth factor-like molecular species in normal bronchoalveolar lavage fluid.', Lung, 174, pp. 171 - 179, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00173309
    Journal articles | 1996
    Tedla NT; Kumar RK; Di Girolamo N; Wakefield D; Lloyd AR, 1996, 'Chemokines and T lymphocyte recruitment to lymph nodes in HIV infection.', American Journal of Pathology, 148, pp. 1367 - 1373
    Journal articles | 1995
    Kumar RK; Li W; O Grady R, 1995, 'Maintenance of differentiated phenotype by mouse type 2 pneumocytes in serum-free primary culture', Experimental Lung Research, 21, pp. 79 - 94, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/01902149509031746
    Journal articles | 1995
    Kumar RK; Lykke A, 1995, 'Messages and handshakes - cellular interactions in pulmonary fibrosis', Pathology, 27, pp. 18 - 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00313029500169402
    Journal articles | 1995
    Kumar RK, 1995, 'Experimental models in pulmonary pathology', Pathology, 27, pp. 130 - 132, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00313029500169722
    Journal articles | 1995
    Kumar RK, 1995, 'Improved immunostaining by capillary action', Today's Life Science, 7, pp. 62 - 66
    Journal articles | 1994
    Kumar RK; Velan GM; O'grady R; Kumar RK, 1994, 'Epidermal growth factor-like activity in bionchoalveolar lavage fluid in expirimental silicosis', Growth Factors, 10, pp. 163 - 170, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/08977199409000234
    Journal articles | 1994
    O'grady R; Kumar RK, 1994, 'Immunoenzymatic detection of collagen production by pulmonary fibroblasts in serum-free culture', Biotechnic and Histochemistry, 69, pp. 283 - 288, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/10520299409106303
    Journal articles | 1993
    Kumar RK; O'grady R; Li W; Rajkovic I, 1993, 'Secretion of epidermal growth factor-like molecular species by lung parenchymal macrophages: Induction by interferon-γ', Growth Factors, 9, pp. 223 - 230, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/08977199309010834
    Journal articles | 1993
    Velan GM; Kumar RK, 1993, 'Pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis following subacute inhalational exposure to silica: Determinants of progression', Pathology, 25, pp. 282 - 290, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00313029309066590
    Journal articles | 1992
    Brody AR; Bonner JC; Overby LH; Badgett A; Kalter V; Kumar RK; Bennett RA, 1992, 'Interstitial pulmonary macrophages produce platelet-derived growth factor that stimulates rat lung fibroblast proliferation in vitro', Journal of Leukocyte Biology, 51, pp. 640 - 648, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jlb.51.6.640
    Journal articles | 1992
    Kumar RK; O'Grady R; Li W; Velan GM, 1992, 'Mitogenic activity for fibroblasts induced by silica and titanium dioxide particles in vitro and in vivo', International Journal of Experimental Pathology, 73, pp. 573 - 583
    Journal articles | 1992
    Li W; Kumar RK; O'Grady R; Velan GM, 1992, 'Role of lymphocytes in silicosis: Regulation of secretion of macrophage-derived mitogenic activity for fibroblasts', International Journal of Experimental Pathology, 73, pp. 793 - 800
    Journal articles | 1992
    Velan GM; Kumar RK, 1992, 'IGSSPOT: an improved method for detection of individual cytokine-secreting cells', Immunology Letters, 34, pp. 311 - 312, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0165-2478(92)90230-L
    Journal articles | 1991
    Kumar RK; O'Grady R; Li W; Smith LW; Rhodes GC, 1991, 'Primary culture of adult mouse lung fibroblasts in serum-free medium: Responses to growth factors', Experimental Cell Research, 193, pp. 398 - 404, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0014-4827(91)90112-8
    Journal articles | 1991
    Velan GM; Kumar RK; O'Grady R, 1991, 'Prostaglandins enhance DNA synthesis by mouse lung fibroblasts in serum-free culture [2]', In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Animal, 27, pp. 347 - 348, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02630951
    Journal articles | 1990
    Bauman MD; Jetten AM; Bonner JC; Kumar RK; Bennett RA; Brody AR, 1990, 'Secretion of a platelet-derived growth factor homologue by rat alveolar macrophages exposed to particulates in vitro', European Journal of Cell Biology, 51, pp. 327 - 334
    Journal articles | 1990
    Kumar RK; Li W; O'grady R, 1990, 'Activation of lymphocytes in the pulmonary inflammatory response to silica', Immunological Investigations, 19, pp. 363 - 372, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/08820139009050776
    Journal articles | 1990
    Kumar RK, 1990, 'Cytokines of the lung', American Review of Respiratory Disease, 142, pp. 1234, http://dx.doi.org/10.1164/ajrccm/142.5.1234
    Journal articles | 1990
    Li W; Kumar RK, 1990, 'Mitogen-induced initiation of DNA synthesis by lymphocytes cultured in serum-free media', Immunology Letters, 23, pp. 235 - 236, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0165-2478(90)90198-Y
    Journal articles | 1990
    Rhodes GC; Kumar RK; Lykke AWJ; Tapsall JW, 1990, 'Atypical differentiation of bronchiolar epithelial cells following experimental pneumonia', Virchows Archiv B Cell Pathology Including Molecular Pathology, 59, pp. 343 - 347, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02899423
    Journal articles | 1989
    Kumar RK; Braye SG; Crouch RL, 1989, 'Immunogold-silver staining by capillary action', American Journal of Clinical Pathology, 92, pp. 773 - 778, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ajcp/92.6.773
    Journal articles | 1989
    Kumar RK, 1989, 'Immunogold-silver cytochemistry using a capillary action staining system', Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry, 37, pp. 913 - 917, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/37.6.2470811
    Journal articles | 1989
    Kumar RK, 1989, 'Quantitative immunohistologic assessment of lymphocyte populations in the pulmonary inflammatory response to intratracheal silica', American Journal of Pathology, 135, pp. 605 - 614
    Journal articles | 1988
    Kumar RK; Bennett RA; Brody AR, 1988, 'A homologue of platelet-derived growth factor produced by rat alveolar macrophages', FASEB Journal, 2, pp. 2272 - 2277, http://dx.doi.org/10.1096/fasebj.2.7.3280379
    Journal articles | 1988
    Kumar RK; Truscott JY; Rhodes GC; Lykke AWJ, 1988, 'Type 2 pneumocyte responses to cyclophosphamide-induced pulmonary injury: Functional and morphological correlation', British Journal of Experimental Pathology, 69, pp. 69 - 80
    Journal articles | 1987
    Kumar RK; Truscott JY; Smith GJ; Lykke AWJ, 1987, 'Lymphokine-induced phenotypic changes in cells of a type 2 pneumocyte-related strain: Characterization of activity in mitogen-stimulated spleen cell supernatants', Experimental Lung Research, 13, pp. 127 - 140, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/01902148709064314
    Journal articles | 1987
    Lykke AWJ; Rhodes GC; Kumar RK; Smith GJ, 1987, 'Pulmonary responses to atmospheric pollutants: 3. The role of pulmonary collapse in the induction of aberrations of the type 2 pneumocyte', Experimental Pathology, 31, pp. 243 - 248, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0232-1513(87)80009-9
    Journal articles | 1986
    Kumar RK; Smith GJ; Truscott JY; Hristoforidis CP; Lykke AW, 1986, 'Characterization of an alveolyn-like protein associated with mouse type 2 pneumocytes using immunochemical methods', Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 139, pp. 1135 - 1141
    Journal articles | 1986
    Kumar RK; Truscott JY; Hristoforidis CP; Smith GJ; Lykke AWJ, 1986, 'Altered morphology, growth, and biosynthetic activity of a type 2 pneumocyte-related cell strain induced by lymphokine-enriched supernatants of mitogen-stimulated spleen cells', Experimental Lung Research, 11, pp. 129 - 144, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/01902148609063275
    Journal articles | 1986
    Kumar RK; Truscott JY; Lykke AWJ, 1986, 'An enzyme immunoassay for quantitation of a type 2 pneumocyte-specific surfactant-associated antigen in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid', Journal of Immunoassay, 7, pp. 151 - 168, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01971528608060463
    Journal articles | 1985
    Kumar KK; Watkins SG; Lykke AWJ, 1985, 'Pulmonary responses to bleomycin-induced injury: an immunomorphologic and electron microscopic study', Experimental Pathology, 28, pp. 33 - 43, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0232-1513(85)80030-X
    Journal articles | 1985
    Kumar RK; Jefferies AL; O'brodovich HM; Coates G, 1985, 'Pulmonary Epithelial Permeability in Hyaline Membrane Disease', New England Journal of Medicine, 312, pp. 585 - 586, http://dx.doi.org/10.1056/NEJM198502283120916
    Journal articles | 1985
    Kumar RK; Lykke AWJ; Truscott JY; Watkins SG; Smith GJ, 1985, 'Immunohistochemical identification of type 2 pneumocytes by an antibody to a lamellar body-enriched fraction of lung homogenate', Lung, 163, pp. 243 - 253, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02713824
    Journal articles | 1985
    Smith GJ; Kumar RK; Hristoforidis CP; Lykke AWJ, 1985, 'Expression of a type 2 pneumocyte-specific antigen by a cell strain from normal adult mouse lung', Cell Biology International Reports, 9, pp. 1115 - 1122, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0309-1651(85)80009-6
    Journal articles | 1984
    Kumar RK; Lykke AWJ, 1984, 'Cell separation: A review', Pathology, 16, pp. 53 - 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00313028409067911
    Journal articles | 1984
    Kumar RK, 1984, 'Separation and characterization of lymphocytes from rat lung parenchyma', Experimental Lung Research, 7, pp. 113 - 122, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/01902148409069672
    Journal articles | 1983
    KUMAR RK, 1983, 'ANIMAL-MODEL OF HUMAN-DISEASE - HODGKINS-DISEASE - SJL/J MURINE LYMPHOMA', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY, 110, pp. 393 - 396, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:A1983QF91400013&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Journal articles | 1983
    Kumar RK; Price JE; Sargent NSE; Tarin D, 1983, 'Binding of 125I-labelled Concanavalin A by cells from spontaneously arising murine mammary carcinomas and experimentally induced metastases', Anticancer Research, 3, pp. 343 - 346
    Journal articles | 1982
    Kumar RK; Penny R, 1982, 'Cell-mediated immune deficiency in Hodgkin's disease', Immunology Today, 3, pp. 269 - 273, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0167-5699(82)90082-2
    Journal articles | 1982
    Kumar RK; Penny R, 1982, 'Escape of tumours from immunological destruction', Pathology, 14, pp. 173 - 179, http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00313028209061291
    Journal articles | 1981
    KUMAR RK, 1981, 'AUTHORSHIP OF THE CONCEPT OF IMMUNOLOGICAL SURVEILLANCE', IMMUNOLOGY TODAY, 2, pp. R4 - R4, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:A1981LC49300004&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
    Journal articles | 1981
    Kumar RK; Lykke AWJ; Penny R, 1981, 'Immunosuppression associated with sjl/j murine lymphoma. I. suppression of cell-mediated immune responses after tumor transplantation', Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 67, pp. 1269 - 1275, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jnci/67.6.1269
    Journal articles | 1981
    Kumar RK; Lykke AWJ; Penny R, 1981, 'Immunosuppression associated with sjl/j murine lymphoma. Ii. characterization of a plasma suppressor factor in tumor-bearing mice', Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 67, pp. 1277 - 1282, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jnci/67.6.1277
    Journal articles | 1980
    Kumar RK; Lykke AW, 1980, 'Granulocyte contamination of separated blood mononuclear cells from spontaneously tumorous mice', British Journal of Cancer, 42, pp. 794 - 796, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/bjc.1980.315
    Journal articles | 1980
    Kumar RK; Munro VF, 1980, 'PERFORATION OF A GASTRIC ULCER INTO THE PERICARDIUM: A CASE REPORT', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 50, pp. 410 - 411, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.1980.tb04152.x
    Journal articles | 1979
    Freeman S; Kumar RK; Owen MS, 1979, 'GENERALIZED PUSTULAR PSORIASIS WITH ARTHRITIS AND PERICARDITIS: CASE REPORT', Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 20, pp. 1 - 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-0960.1979.tb00116.x
    Journal articles | 1979
    Kumar RK; Lykke AWJ, 1979, 'Disseminated Cryptococcosis with Ocular Involvement', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine, 9, pp. 444 - 447, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-5994.1979.tb04178.x
    Journal articles | 1979
    Kumar RK, 1979, 'A micromethod for in vitro assay of lymphocyte proliferation in mouse whole blood', Journal of Immunological Methods, 25, pp. 239 - 245, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0022-1759(79)90111-X
    Journal articles | 1978
    Kumar RK, 1978, 'Retrograde lymphatic spread of colonic carcinoma to the liver', Experientia, 34, pp. 768 - 769, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01947315
  • Conference Papers | 2002
    Phillips P; Wu MJ; Kumar RK; McCarroll J; Park S; Korsten M; Pirola R; Wilson J; Apte MV, 2002, 'Pancreatic stellate cell migration: Effect of basement membrane components and role of phosphatidylinositol 3 ' kinase (PI3 kinase) pathway', in GASTROENTEROLOGY, W B SAUNDERS CO, pp. A412 - A412, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000175366602088&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Now retired.