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Dr Bonnie Williams
Lecturer
School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
College of Health
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Bonnie is an Education Specialist in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedicine at Adelaide University. She is currently the course co-coordinator of Introduction to Health Research (HLTH 1002), Functional Histology (HBIO 2009) and Pathophysiology for Allied Health (DENT 2002). Beyond this their teaching spans across multiple Schools within the College of Health with a focus on anatomy, pathophysiology, and research and academic skills. Underpinning this work is a teaching philosophy centred on creating dynamic, inclusive learning environments that prepares students to be work-ready. Dr Williams completed her PhD in 2019, within the Bone and Joint Osteoimmunology Laboratory, at The University of Adelaide investigating the pathological processes involved in inflammation-induced bone loss. Following the completion of her PhD, Dr Williams was appointed as a continuing teaching-focused academic. She still remains an active member of the Bone and Joint Osteoimmunology Laboratory, with a focus on supersivison of current HDR students.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorder affecting approximately 2% of the Australian population. It is characterised by chronic inflammation, joint destruction and pain. Cell death is known to be inhibited in joints of those with rheumatoid arthritis, extending the survival of inflammatory and bone resorbing cells, consequently exacerbating joint damage and pain. My research focuses on investigating local and systemic inflammation and bone loss in mouse models of inflammatory arthritis. As well as investigating the pain mechanisms associated with this joint damage. My research also aims to identify potential treatments that regulate cell death and pathways of inflammation and their overall impact on inflammation, bone destruction and pain.
Following completion of my PhD in 2019, I have remained an active member of the Bone and Joint Osteoimmunology Laboratory at Adelaide University. I am a co-supervisor for HDR students and have been instrumental in providing technical guidance (micro-CT and immunohistochemistry) as our collaborations have grown and our laboratory has expanded to investigate chemotherapy-induced bone loss.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 - ongoing | Lecturer | University of Adelaide |
| 2016 - ongoing | Laboratory Demonstrator | The University of Adelaide |
| 2016 - ongoing | Tutor | The University of Adelaide |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Award | Tony McMurtrie Award for Academic Integrity | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2022 | Award | Team Commendation for the Enhancement and Innovation of Student Learning (Innovations in Assessment and Feedback) | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2020 | Award | Special Commendation (CCC Teaching Team), COVID-19 Emergency Teaching Response | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2017 | Award | New Zealand and Australian Rheumatology Association: Best Basic Science Poster Presentation | - | - | - |
| 2016 | Award | Australian Rheumatology Association: Best Basic Science Presentation | - | - | - |
| 2015 | Award | Honours University Medal | The University of Adelaide | - | - |
| 2014 | Award | BHSc Executive Dean's Certificate of Merit | The University of Adelaide | - | - |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 - 2019 | The University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD in Medicine |
| 2015 - 2015 | The University of Adelaide | Australia | Bachelor of Health Science (First Class Honours) |
| 2012 - 2014 | The University of Adelaide | Australia | Bachelor of Health Sciences |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Fellow Higher Education Advance (FFHEA) | Advance HE | United Kingdom |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Williams, B., Tsangari, E., Cantley, M., Marino, V., Perilli, E., Dharmapatni, A., & Crotti, T. (2017). Low dose CAPE treatment in a CAIA model of Inflammatory Arthritis. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Rheumatology Association SA Annual Scientific Meeting. |
| 2017 | Williams, B., Tsangari, E., Stansborough, R., Cantley, M., Marino, V., Perilli, E., . . . Crotti, T. (2017). The effect of low dose caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) on joint inflammation, bone loss and gastrointestinal inflammation in a collagen antibody-induced arthritis (CAIA) murine model.. Poster session presented at the meeting of 2016 National Meeting of Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society. |
| 2017 | Williams, B., Tsangari, E., Crotti, T., Perilli, E., & Dharmapatni, A. (2017). The effect of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), Embelin and the combination of HCQ and Embelin on joint inflammation, bone loss and apoptosis in a murine model of a collagen antibody induced arthritis.. Poster session presented at the meeting of New Zealand Rheumatology Association and Australian Rheumatology Association Annual Meeting. |
| 2016 | Williams, B., Tsangari, E., Staikopoulos, V., Hutchinson, M., Dharmapatni, A., Perilli, E., & Crotti, T. (2016). The effect of different doses of E.coli lipopolysaccharide on inflammation, bone erosion and mechanical allodynia in a collagen antibody induced arthritis model.. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Rheumatology Association SA Annual Meeting. |
Current Course Co-coordination:
- Introduction to Health Research (HLTH 1002)
- Functional Histology (HBIO 2009)
- Pathophysiology for Allied Health (DENT 2002)
Dr Williams teaches into multiple courses across the College of Health, focused on research and academic skills, as well as pathophysiology, with a specific expertise in bone and joint disorders and kidney disease.
Topic Lecturer:
- Pathophysiology for Allied Health (DENT 2002)
- Medical Studies 2A (MEDIC ST 2501)
- Principles of Human Health and Disease (HLTHSC 1005)
- Essentials of Pathology (MDST 3013)
- Biology for Nursing Practice (NURSING 1005)
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Exploring the mechanisms of and protective interventions for skeletal effects induced by breast cancer treatments |
Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Miss Micaela Jocelyn Quinn |
| 2021 - 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Assessing Chemotherapy-Induced Bone Loss and a Novel Dietary Approach to Mitigate Bone Loss | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Bailey Michael Deverell |
| Date | Role | Board name | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - ongoing | Board Member | Biomedical and Health Sciences Programs Board | Adelaide University | Australia |
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Co-Chair | E-Learning Community of Practice | Adelaide University | Australia |
| 2016 - 2018 | Member | Australian Society of Medical Research South Australia | University of Adelaide | Australia |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Member | Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) | Australia |
| 2024 - ongoing | Member | Adelaide Education Academy | Australia |
| 2022 - ongoing | Member | Australasian Academic Integrity Network | Australia |
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