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Dr Fran Wolber BSc

Senior Lecturer

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Food and Advanced Technology

My teaching is mainly in the area of disease progression and diagnosis. My research is focused on using cell and animal models to study the effects of food and food components on human health and disease.  I am currently supervising PhD students who are researching the effects of greenshell mussels, capsacain, curcumin, and lycopene in inflammation, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and Alzheimer's disease. I am also the general manager of Massey's small animal research unit.

I am no longer accepting applications from potential postgrad students or postdoctoral fellows. 

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 84573
    Location: RA 2.05, Riddet A
    Campus: Turitea

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science - Michigan State University (1983)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - University of Michigan (1997)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Effects of diet and food components on health and disease

Food allergy

Immune cell function

Micronutrient bioavailability

Breast cancer

Obesity/metabolic syndrome

Haematopoeisis

Thematics

Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Animal Physiology - Cell (060602): Biochemistry and Cell Biology (060100): Biological Sciences (060000): Cell Development, Proliferation and Death (060103): Cellular Interactions (incl. Adhesion, Matrix, Cell Wall) (060106): Physiology (060600)

Keywords

Animal models of human disease

Cellular function assays in vitro

Cytokine and antigen-specific antibody measurements

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 0 19
Team Member 0 5

Completed Projects

Project Title: Literature review of GSM component mechanisms - Maryam Abshirini

Date Range: 2022 - 2023

Funding Body: Cawthron Institute Ltd

Project Team:

Research Outputs

Journal

Abshirini, M., Coad, J., Wolber, FM., Von Hurst, P., Miller, MR., Tian, HS., . . . Kruger, MC. (2023). Effect of green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) supplementation on faecal microbiota, body composition and iron status markers in overweight and obese postmenopausal women: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Nutritional Science. 12
[Journal article]Authored by: Coad, J., Kruger, M., Tian, H., Von Hurst, P., Wolber, F.
Luo, N., Ye, A., Wolber, FM., & Singh, H. (2023). Digestion behaviour of capsaicinoid-loaded emulsion gels and bioaccessibility of capsaicinoids: Effect of emulsifier type. Current Research in Food Science. 6
[Journal article]Authored by: Singh, H., Wolber, F., Ye, A.
Miller, MR., Abshirini, M., Wolber, FM., Tuterangiwhiu, TR., & Kruger, MC. (2023). Greenshell Mussel Products: A Comprehensive Review of Sustainability, Traditional Use, and Efficacy. Sustainability (Switzerland). 15(5)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Abshirini, M., Coad, J., Wolber, FM., von Hurst, P., Miller, MR., Tian, HS., . . . Kruger, MC. (2022). Effects of Greenshell™ mussel intervention on biomarkers of cartilage metabolism, inflammatory markers and joint symptoms in overweight/obese postmenopausal women: A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial. Frontiers in Medicine. 9
[Journal article]Authored by: Coad, J., Kruger, M., Tian, H., Von Hurst, P., Wolber, F.
Siriarchavatana, P., C.kruger, M., & M.wolber, F. (2022). Correlation between body condition score and body composition in a rat model for obesity research. Veterinary Integrative Sciences. 20(3), 531-545
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Wang, X., Wolber, FM., Ye, A., Stroebinger, N., Hamlin, A., Zhu, P., . . . Singh, H. (2022). Gastric digestion of cow milk, almond milk and oat milk in rats. Food and Function. 13(21), 10981-10993
[Journal article]Authored by: Singh, H., Wolber, F., Ye, A.
Dittmer, KE., Chernyavtseva, A., Marshall, JC., Cabrera, D., Wolber, FM., & Kruger, M. (2022). Expression of renal vitamin d and phosphatonin-related genes in a sheep model of osteoporosis. Animals. 12(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Dittmer, K., Kruger, M., Marshall, J., Wolber, F.
Siriarchavatana, P., Kruger, MC., Miller, MR., Tian, H., & Wolber, FM. (2022). The Influence of Obesity, Ovariectomy, and Greenshell Mussel Supplementation on Bone Mineral Density in Rats. JBMR Plus. 6(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Tian, H., Wolber, F.
Abshirini, M., Cabrera, D., Fraser, K., Siriarchavatana, P., Wolber, FM., Miller, MR., . . . Kruger, MC. (2021). Mass spectrometry-based metabolomic and lipidomic analysis of the effect of high fat/high sugar diet and greenshell<sup>tm</sup> mussel feeding on plasma of ovariectomized rats. Metabolites. 11(11)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Tian, H., Wolber, F.
Siriarchavatana, P., Kruger, MC., Miller, MR., Tian, H., & Wolber, FM. (2021). Non-polar lipid from greenshell mussel (Perna canaliculus) inhibits osteoclast differentiation. Bone Reports. 15
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Tian, H., Wolber, F.
Abshirini, M., Coad, J., Wolber, FM., von Hurst, P., Miller, MR., Tian, HS., . . . Kruger, MC. (2021). Effect of Greenshell<sup>TM</sup> mussel on osteoarthritis biomarkers and inflammation in healthy postmenopausal women: a study protocol for a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Trials. 22(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Coad, J., Kruger, M., Tian, H., Von Hurst, P., Wolber, F.
Luo, N., Ye, A., Wolber, FM., & Singh, H. (2021). Effect of gel structure on the in vitro gastrointestinal digestion behaviour of whey protein emulsion gels and the bioaccessibility of capsaicinoids. Molecules. 26(5)
[Journal article]Authored by: Singh, H., Wolber, F., Ye, A.
Abshirini, M., Coad, J., Wolber, FM., von Hurst, P., Miller, MR., Tian, HS., . . . Kruger, MC. (2021). Green-lipped (greenshell™) mussel (Perna canaliculus) extract supplementation in treatment of osteoarthritis: a systematic review. Inflammopharmacology. 29(4), 925-938
[Journal article]Authored by: Coad, J., Kruger, M., Tian, H., Von Hurst, P., Wolber, F.
Miller, MR., Kruger, MC., Wynne, C., Waaka, D., Li, W., Frampton, C., . . . Eason, C. (2020). Bioavailability of Orally Administered Active Lipid Compounds from four Different Greenshell™ Mussel Formats. Marine Drugs. 18(11)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Walallawita, US., Wolber, FM., Ziv-Gal, A., Kruger, MC., & Heyes, JA. (2020). Potential role of lycopene in the prevention of postmenopausal bone loss: Evidence from molecular to clinical studies. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 21(19), 1-21
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Siriarchavatana, P., Kruger, MC., Miller, MR., Tian, H., & Wolbe, FM. (2020). Effects of greenshell mussel (Perna canaliculus) intake on pathological markers of multiple phenotypes of osteoarthritis in rats. Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 10(17)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Tian, H., Wolber, F.
Cabrera, D., Kruger, M., Wolber, FM., Roy, NC., & Fraser, K. (2020). Erratum: Effects of short- And long-term glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis on plasma metabolome and lipidome of ovariectomized sheep (BMC Musculoskelet Disord (2020) 21: 349 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03362-7). BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 21(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., McNabb, W., Wolber, F.
Luo, N., Ye, A., Wolber, FM., & Singh, H. (2020). In-mouth breakdown behaviour and sensory perception of emulsion gels containing active or inactive filler particles loaded with capsaicinoids. Food Hydrocolloids. 108
[Journal article]Authored by: Singh, H., Wolber, F., Ye, A.
Cabrera, D., Kruger, M., Wolber, FM., Roy, NC., & Fraser, K. (2020). Effects of short- And long-term glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis on plasma metabolome and lipidome of ovariectomized sheep. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 21(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., McNabb, W., Wolber, F.
Siriarchavatana, P., Kruger, MC., Miller, MR., Tian, HS., & Wolber, FM. (2019). The preventive effects of greenshell mussel (perna canaliculus) on early-stage metabolic osteoarthritis in rats with diet-induced obesity. Nutrients. 11(7)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Tian, H., Wolber, F.
Luo, N., Ye, A., Wolber, FM., & Singh, H. (2019). Structure of whey protein emulsion gels containing capsaicinoids: Impact on in-mouth breakdown behaviour and sensory perception. Food Hydrocolloids. 92, 19-29
[Journal article]Authored by: Singh, H., Wolber, F., Ye, A.
Cabrera, D., Wolber, FM., Dittmer, K., Rogers, C., Ridler, A., Aberdein, D., . . . Kruger, M. (2018). Glucocorticoids affect bone mineral density and bone remodelling in OVX sheep: A pilot study. Bone Reports. 9, 173-180
[Journal article]Authored by: Aberdein, D., Chambers, J., Dittmer, K., Kruger, M., McNabb, W., Ridler, A., Rogers, C., Wolber, F.
Ali, A., Starck, C., Wham, C., Wolber, F., Dickens, M., Thunders, M., . . . Rutherfurd-Markwick, K. (2018). The highs and lows of caffeine intake in New Zealand children. Journal of Caffeine and Adenosine Research. 8(3), 86-98 Retrieved from https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/caff.2017.0035
[Journal article]Authored by: Ali, A., Dickens, M., O'Keeffe, K., Rutherfurd, K., Thomas, J., Wham, C., Wolber, F.
Cabrera, D., Kruger, M., Wolber, FM., Roy, NC., Totman, JJ., Henry, CJ., . . . Fraser, K. (2018). Association of plasma lipids and polar metabolites with low bone mineral density in Singaporean-Chinese menopausal women: A pilot study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 15(5)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., McNabb, W., Wolber, F.
Bassett, IE., Horner, IJ., Hough, EG., Wolber, FM., Egeter, B., Stanley, MC., . . . Krull, CR. (2017). Ingestion of infected roots by feral pigs provides a minor vector pathway for kauri dieback disease Phytophthora agathidicida. Forestry. 90(5), 640-648
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Teo, A., Lee, SJ., Goh, KKT., & Wolber, FM. (2017). Kinetic stability and cellular uptake of lutein in WPI-stabilised nanoemulsions and emulsions prepared by emulsification and solvent evaporation method. Food Chemistry. 221, 1269-1276
[Journal article]Authored by: Goh, K., Lee, S., Wolber, F.
Kruger, MC., & Wolber, FM. (2016). Osteoporosis: Modern paradigms for last century’s bones. Nutrients. 8(6)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., McGrath, M., Jackson, F., Wylie, K., & Broomfield, A. (2016). Cysteic acid in dietary keratin is metabolized to glutathione and liver taurine in a rat model of human digestion. Nutrients. 8(2)
[Journal article]Authored by: Jackson, F., Wolber, F.
Stephenson, RJ., Wolber, F., Plieger, PG., & Harding, DRK. (2016). Synthesis and Characterization of Bradykinin Derivatives Based on a β-Cyclodextrin Core. Australian Journal of Chemistry. 69(3), 328-335
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Katsumata, S., Wolber, FM., Tadaishi, M., Tousen, Y., Ishimi, Y., & Kruger, MC. (2015). Effect of kiwifruit on bone resorption in ovariectomized mice. Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology. 61(4), 332-337
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Tousen, Y., Wolber, FM., Chua, WH., Tadaishi, M., Ishimi, Y., & Kruger, MC. (2014). Effects of daidzein and kiwifruit on bone mineral density and equol production in ovariectomised rats. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 65(3), 360-367
[Journal article]Authored by: Chua, W., Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Pranprawit, A., Wolber, FM., Heyes, JA., Molan, AL., & Kruger, MC. (2013). Short-term and long-term effects of excessive consumption of saturated fats and/or sucrose on metabolic variables in Sprague Dawley rats: A pilot study. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 93(13), 3191-3197
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Pranprawit, A., Wolber, FM., Heyes, JA., Molan, AL., & Kruger, MC. (2013). Short-term and long-term effects of excessive consumption of saturated fats and/or sucrose on metabolic variables in Sprague Dawley rats: A pilot study. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Beck, KL., Conlon, CA., & Kruger, MC. (2013). Kiwifruit and Mineral Nutrition. 68, 233-256
[Journal article]Authored by: Beck, K., Conlon, C., Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Hunter, DC., Skinner, MA., Wolber, FM., Booth, CL., Loh, JMS., Wohlers, M., . . . Kruger, MC. (2012). Consumption of gold kiwifruit reduces severity and duration of selected upper respiratory tract infection symptoms and increases plasma vitamin C concentration in healthy older adults. British Journal of Nutrition. 108(7), 1235-1245
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Pausé, C., Brown, S., Carryer, J., Wolber, F., Finn, L., Longhurst, R., . . . Dickson, A. (2011). Response to letter 'New Zealand's shocking diabetes rates can be reduced-9 urgently needed actions'. New Zealand Medical Journal. 124(1343), 87-89
[Journal article]Authored by: Carryer, J., Hoverd, W., Wolber, F.
Wolber, F. (2010). Dietary iron. New Zealand Science Teacher. 124, 13-14
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Poulsen, RC., Wolber, FM., Moughan, PJ., & Kruger, MC. (2008). Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids alter membrane-bound RANK-L expression and osteoprotegerin secretion by MC3T3-E1 osteoblast-like cells. Prostaglandins and Other Lipid Mediators. 85(1-2), 42-48
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Poulsen, RC., Wolber, FM., Moughan, PJ., & Kruger, MC. (2008). Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids alter membrane-bound RANK-L expression and osteoprotegerin secretion by MC3T3-E1 osteoblast-like cells. Prostaglandins and Other Lipid Mediators. 85(1-2), 42-48 Retrieved from http://ac.els-cdn.com/S1098882307001219/1-s2.0-S1098882307001219-main.pdf?_tid=d455d96e-2df9-11e2-a663-00000aacb35d&acdnat=1352856362_31d0678141a49cbac3bb6452a345e384
[Journal article]Authored by: Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Broomfield, AM., Fray, L., Cross, ML., & Dey, D. (2005). Supplemental dietary whey protein concentrate reduces rotavirus-induced disease symptoms in suckling mice. Journal of Nutrition. 135(6), 1470-1474
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, F., Leonard, E., Yoder, M., & Srour, E. (2002). Contributions of spleen, liver, and bone marrow in maintaining hematopoietic homeostasis in the neonatal mouse. EXPERIMENTAL HEMATOLOGY. 30(6), 127-127
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Leonard, E., Michael, S., Orschell-Traycoff, CM., Yoder, MC., & Srour, EF. (2002). Roles of spleen and liver in development of the murine hematopoietic system. Experimental Hematology. 30(9), 1010-1019
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Jetmore, A., Artur Plett, P., Tong, X., Wolber, FM., Breese, R., Abonour, R., . . . Srour, EF. (2002). Homing efficiency, cell cycle kinetics, and survival of quiescent and cycling human CD34<sup>+</sup> cells transplanted into conditioned NOD/SCID recipients. Blood. 99(5), 1585-1593
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Plett, P., Frankovitz, SM., Wolber, FM., Abonour, R., & Orschell-Traycoff, CM. (2002). Treatment of circulating CD34<sup>+</sup> cells with SDF-1α or anti-CXCR4 antibody enhances migration and NOD/SCID repopulating potential. Experimental Hematology. 30(9), 1061-1069
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Palmantier, R., George, MD., Akiyama, SK., Wolber, FM., Olden, K., & Roberts, JD. (2001). Cis-polyunsaturated fatty acids stimulate β<inf>1</inf> integrin-mediated adhesion human breast carcinoma cells to type IV collagen by activating protein kinases C-ε and -μ. Cancer Research. 61(6), 2445-2452
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Srour, EF., Jetmore, A., Wolber, FM., Plett, PA., Abonour, R., Yoder, MC., . . . Orschell-Traycoff, CM. (2001). Homing, cell cycle kinetics and fate of transplanted hematopoietic stem cells. Leukemia. 15(11), 1681-1684
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Curds, JL., Wolber, FM., Sonstein, J., Craig, RA., Polak, T., Knibbs, RN., . . . Stoolman, LM. (2000). Lymphocyte-endothelial cell adhesive interactions in lung immunity: Lessons from the murine response to particulate antigen. Immunopharmacology. 48(3), 223-229
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Knibbs, RN., Craig, RA., Mály, P., Smith, PL., Wolber, FM., Faulkner, NE., . . . Stoolman, LM. (1998). α(1,3)-fucosyltransferase VII-dependent synthesis of P- and E-selectin ligands on cultured T lymphoblasts. Journal of Immunology. 161(11), 6305-6315
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Knibbs, RN., Craig, RA., Maly, P., Smith, PL., Wolber, FM., Faulkner, NE., . . . Stoolman, LM. (1998). alpha(1,3)-fucosyltransferase VII-dependent synthesis of P- and E-selectin ligands on cultured T lymphoblasts. JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY. 161(11), 6305-6315
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Curtis, JL., Mály, P., Kelly, RJ., Smith, P., Yednock, TA., . . . Stoolman, LM. (1998). Endothelial selectins and α<inf>4</inf> integrins regulate independent pathways of T lymphocyte recruitment in the pulmonary immune response. Journal of Immunology. 161(8), 4396-4403
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Gharaee-Kermani, M., Wiggins, R., Wolber, F., Goyal, M., & Phan, SH. (1996). Fibronectin is the major fibroblast chemoattractant in rabbit anti-glomerular basement membrane disease. American Journal of Pathology. 148(3), 961-967
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Phan, SH., Gharaee-Kermani, M., Mcgarry, B., Kunkel, SL., & Wolber, FW. (1992). Regulation of rat pulmonary artery endothelial cell transforming growth factor-β production by IL-1β and tumor necrosis factor-α. Journal of Immunology. 149(1), 103-106
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Phan, SH., Gharaee-Kermani, M., Wolber, F., & Ryan, US. (1991). Stimulation of rat endothelial cell transforming growth factor-β production by bleomycin. Journal of Clinical Investigation. 87(1), 148-154
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Denholm, EM., & Wolber, FM. (1991). A simple method for the purification of human peripheral blood monocytes. A substitute for Sepracell-MN. Journal of Immunological Methods. 144(2), 247-251
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Denholm, EM., Wolber, FM., & Phan, SH. (1989). Secretion of monocyte chemotactic activity by alveolar macrophages. American Journal of Pathology. 135(3), 571-580
[Journal article]Authored by: Wolber, F.

Book

Wolber, FM., Beck, KL., Conlon, CA., & Kruger, MC. (2013). Kiwifruit and mineral nutrition. In M. Boland, & PJ. Moughan (Eds.) Advances in food and nutrition research: Nutritional benefits of kiwifruit. (pp. 233 - 256). : Elsevier
[Chapter]Authored by: Beck, K., Conlon, C., Kruger, M., Wolber, F.

Report

Wolber, FM., Lacerda, AC., Annear, E., Cabrera, D., & Morel, P. (2015). Passage and collection of PTA-infected materials through the pig digestive system. Massey University.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Morel, P., Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Chua, WH., & Kruger, ML. (2014). Fish bone, shark cartilage, and bone-related diseases: a review.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM. (2012). Correlations between aging and calcium loss in bone and skin.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM.(2012). Kiwifruit: The Perfect Food. Palmerston North, NZ: Bijoux Publishing Ltd
[Technical Report]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM.(2012). The Hidden Benefits of New Zealand's Kiwifruit. Wellington, NZ: Peppermint Press
[Technical Report]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., & Rutherfurd, KJ. (2011). Probiotics for maternal health: immune function and DR20 in pregnancy..
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Rutherfurd, K., Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM. (2009). Histidine: A review for scientists and medical specialists.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Kelly, T., Shadbolt, N., Holmes, C., Thatcher, A., Kemp, P., Harrington, K., . . . Chandler, D. (2006). Massey University organic-conventional dairy systems trial: Report after the second season of full certification. Dairy Insight.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Harrington, K., Horne, D., Minor, M., Shadbolt, N., Wolber, F.

Conference

Castillo-Fernandez, G., Matia-Merino, L., Nasef, N., Singh, H., Wolber, F., & Golding, M. (2019). Determining the influence of emulsion composition and structural dynamics on lipaemic inflammatory response. Poster session presented at the meeting of 5th International Conference on Food Structures, Digestion and Health (FSDH2019). Rotorua, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Golding, M., Matia-Merino, M., Singh, H., Wolber, F.
Cabrera, D., Rogers, C., Wolber, F., Dittmer, K., Ridler, A., Aberdein, D., . . . Kruger, M.ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN PERIPHERAL AND CENTRAL SKELETAL SITES ASSESSED BY PQCT AND DXA IN A SHEEP MODEL OF OSTEOPOROSIS INDUCED BY OVARIECTOMY AND GLUCOCOR-TICOIDS. OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL. (pp. S144 - S144). 0937-941X.
[Conference]Authored by: Aberdein, D., Dittmer, K., Kruger, M., Rogers, C., Wolber, F.
Holland, S., Dickens, M., Wolber, ., heyes, ., & Rutherfurd, . (2017). Soluble factors released by MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells delay neutrophil apoptosis in vitro.. Poster session presented at the meeting of New Zealand Society for Oncology Conference
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Dickens, M., Rutherfurd, K., Wolber, F.
Holland, S., Dickens, M., Wolber, F., Heyes, J., & Rutherfurd, KJ. (2017). Soluble factors released by MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells delay neutrophil apoptosis in vitro.. Poster session presented at the meeting of NZ Med-Sci Congress. Queenstown, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Dickens, M., Rutherfurd, K., Wolber, F.Contributed to by: Rutherfurd, K.
Cabrera, D., Rogers, C., Wolber, F., Dittmer, K., RIdler, A., Aberdein, D., . . . Kruger, M. (2017). Associations between peripheral and central skeletal sites assessed by PQCT and DXA in a sheep model of osteoporosis induced by ovariectomy and induced by glucocorticoids. In Osteoporosis International Vol. 28 (pp. A139 - A139). , World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis & Musculoskeletal Diseases: Springer Verlag
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Aberdein, D., Dittmer, K., Kruger, M., Ridler, A., Rogers, C., Wolber, F.
Tousen, Y., Wolber, FM., Chua, WH., Ishimi, Y., Tadaishi, M., Nishide, Y., . . . Kruger, MC. (2013). THE SYNERGIC EFFECT OF DAIDZEIN AND KIWIFRUIT ON BONE LOSS AND EQUOL PRODUCTION IN OVARIECTOMISED RATS.. ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM. Vol. 63 (pp. 1608 - 1608).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Chua, W., Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Pranprawit, A., Wolber, FM., Heyes, JA., Molan, AL., & Kruger, MC. (2012, November). Blueberry exhibits potential to improve insulin resistance in high-fat-high-sugar diet-induced rat model for metabolic syndrome. Presented at V International Symposium on Human Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables. Goa, India.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Tiwari, R., & Wolber, FM. (2011). Identification of Tamarillo (Cyphomandra betacea) Allergens. In JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY Vol. 127 (pp. AB110 - AB110).
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
White, R., Plieger, PG., Wolber, F., & Harding, D. (2011). Synthesis of cyclodextrin composites incorporating targeting and drug carrying capabilities. Poster session presented at the meeting of The Sixth Jordanian International Conference of Chemistry. Jordan
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, F., Chong, S., & Broomfield, A. (2011, April). Correlating health score and tumour size in the breast cancer model. Presented at Australian and New Zealand Laboratory Animal Association Annual Conference. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Tiwari, R., & Wolber, FM. (2011). Identification of Tamarillo (Cyphomandra betacea) Allergens. In JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY Vol. 127 (pp. AB110 - AB110). , American-Academy-of-Allergy-Asthma-and-Immunology Annual Meeting: MOSBY-ELSEVIER
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Tiwari, R.(2010, February 26). Effect Of Heat Treatment On Stability And Allergenicity Of Cow Milk And Goat Milk Proteins. In JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. MOSBY-ELSEVIER. 125: AB53-AB53. Feb 2010, 66th Annual Meeting of the American-Academy-of-Allergy-Asthma-and-Immunology
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Tiwari, R., & Wolber, FM.(2010, February). Effect Of Heat Treatment On Stability And Allergenicity Of Cow Milk And Goat Milk Proteins. JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. 125 (2)(pp. AB53 - AB53). 0091-6749.
[Conference]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Tiwari, R., & Wolber, F. (2010). Effect of heat teatment on stability and allergenicity of cow milk and goat milk proteins. Poster session presented at the meeting of American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA, United States
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, F., Fray, L., Hunter, D., Skinner, M., Booth, C., Stevenson, L., . . . Kruger, M. (2010). Effects of banana and Zespri gold kiwifruit dietary supplementation on T- and B-lymphocyte frequencies in healthy elderly humans. In Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand Vol. 34 (pp. 135). , Presented orally at the Nutrition Society of NZ annual conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Chong, S., Wolber, F., Coad, J., & Kruger, M. (2010). Extracts from purple potato and boysenberry reduce breast cancer cell proliferation in vitro. In Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of New Zealand(pp. 123). , Presented orally at the Nutrition Society of New Zealand Annual Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Coad, J., Kruger, M., Wolber, F.
Wolber, F., Schon, B., Poulsen, R., Fray, L., & Drummond, L. (2009). A water extract from Zespri gold but not Hayward green kiwifruit increases micronutrient uptake in intestinal enterocytes. , 46th New Zealand Institute of Food Science Technology Annual Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Dey, D., Lentle, RG., & Fray, LM. (2005, December). Prebiotic supplementation increases lactobacillus species stability, immune cell function, and feed conversion efficiency in neonatal calves. Presented at 2005 Nutrition Society of New Zealand Conference. Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Fray, LM., & Wolber, FM. (2004, December). Flow cytometric analysis of phagocytic function by neutrophils. Presented at 8th International Conference on Human Leucocyte Differentiation Antigens, 34th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for Immunology, 27th meeting of the Australasian Flow Cytometry Group. Adelaide Convention Centre, SA.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Leonard, E., Wolber, FM., Yoder, MC., & Srour, EF. (2003). Trafficking of hematopoietic progenitor cells in neonatal mice. In EXPERIMENTAL HEMATOLOGY Vol. 31 (pp. 189 - 190). , 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the International-Society-for-Experimental-Hematology: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Leonard, E., Yoder, MC., & Srour, EF. (2002). Contributions of spleen, liver, and bone marrow in maintaining hematopoietic homeostasis in the neonatal mouse. In 31st annual meeting of the International Society of Experimental Hematology. Exp Hem Vol. 30 (pp. 37 - 146).
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Leonard, E., Michael, S., Yoder, MC., & Srour, EF. (2001). Migration of hematopoietic stem cells from neonatal liver to spleen and bone marrow. In Blood Vol. 98 (pp. 72a - 73a).
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Leonard, E., Michael, S., Yoder, MC., & Srour, EF. (2001). Migration of hematopoietic stem cells from neonatal liver to spleen and bone marrow.. In BLOOD Vol. 98 (pp. 72A - 73A). : AMER SOC HEMATOLOGY
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Leonard, E., Michael, S., Yoder, MC., & Srour, EF. (2001). Migration of hematopoietic stem cells from the neonatal liver to the spleen and bone marrow. Poster session presented at the meeting of American Society of Hematology 43rd Annual Meeting and Exposition. Orlando, FL
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Yoder, MC., Michael, S., Leonard, E., & Srour, EF. (2000). Emergence, proliferation and selective homing to bone marrow of murine fetal liver hematopoietic progenitor cells.. In BLOOD Vol. 96 (pp. 764A - 764A). : AMER SOC HEMATOLOGY
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Yoder, MC., Leonard, E., Michael, S., Orschell-Traycoff, C., & Srour, EF. (2000). Correlation between adhesion molecule expression and homing to bone marrow by murine fetal liver hematopoietic progenitor cells.. In BLOOD Vol. 96 (pp. 685A - 685A). : AMER SOC HEMATOLOGY
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Jetmore, A., Plett, PA., Tong, X., Wolber, FM., Breese, R., Abonour, R., . . . Srour, EF. (2000). Homing efficiency, cell cycle kinetics and survival of quiescent and cycling human CD34+cells transplanted into conditioned NOD/SCID recipients.. In BLOOD Vol. 96 (pp. 289A - 289A). : AMER SOC HEMATOLOGY
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Srour, EF., Michael, S., Leonard, E., & Yoder, MC. (2000). Hematopoeitic progenitor cell emergence in fetal liver and migration to bone marrow during murine ontogeny.. In BLOOD Vol. 96 (pp. 280A - 281A). : AMER SOC HEMATOLOGY
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Abonour, R., & Srour, F.Effects of P-selectin on hematopoietic cell proliferation, colony formation and adhesion to fibronectin.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Jetmore, A., Plett, PA., Tong, X., Wolber, FM., Breese, R., Abonour, R., . . . Srour, EF. (2000). Homing efficiency and early cell cycle kinetics of human CD34+cells transplanted into conditioned NOD/SCID recipients. In EXPERIMENTAL HEMATOLOGY Vol. 28 (pp. 96 - 97). : ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Yoder, MC., Michael, S., Leonard, E., & Srour, EF. (2000). Emergence, proliferation and selective homing to bone marrow of murine fetal liver hematopoietic progenitor cells. Poster session presented at the meeting of 42nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology. The Moscone Center, San Francisco
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Yoder, MC., Leonard, E., Michael, S., & Orschell Traycoff, CM. (2000). Correlation between adhesion molecule expression and homing to bone marrow by murine fetal liver hematopoeitic progenitor cells. Poster session presented at the meeting of 42nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology. The Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Jetmore, A., Plett, PA., Tong, ZX., Wolber, FM., Breese, R., & Abonour, R. (2000). Homing efficiency, cell cycle kinetics and survival of quiescent and cycling human CD34+ cells transplanted into conditioned NOD/SCID recipients. Poster session presented at the meeting of 42th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology. The Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Srour, EF., Michael, S., Leonard, E., & Yoder, MC. (2000). Hematopoeitic progenitor cell emergence in fetal liver and migration to bone marrow during murine ontogeny. Poster session presented at the meeting of 42nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology. The Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Abonour, R., & Srour, EF. (2000). Effects of P-selectin on hematopoietic cell proliferation, colony formation and adhesion to fibronectin. In Abstracts/Experimental Hematology Vol. 28 (pp. 31 - 131).
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Srour, EF., Wilpshaar, J., Wolber, FM., Tong, X., & Traycoff, CM. (1999). Homing and cell cycle activation of human hematopoietic progenitor cells in NOD/SCID mice.. In BLOOD Vol. 94 (pp. 654A - 655A). : AMER SOC HEMATOLOGY
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Stoolman, LM., Curtis, JL., Kelly, RJ., Maly, P., Smith, P., Yednock, TA., . . . Wolber, FM. (1998). Endothelial selectins and α4-integrins mediate independent pathways of T-lymphoblast recruitment in the pulmonary immune response. In FASEB Journal Vol. 12
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Stoolman, LM., Craig, RA., Maly, P., Thall, A., Smith, P., Wolber, F., . . . Knibbs, RN. (1997). Fucosyltransferase-VII dependent synthesis of P-selectin ligands on human and murine lymphoblasts.. In JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY Vol. 99 (pp. 1919 - 1919). : MOSBY-YEAR BOOK INC
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Curtis, JL., Milik, AM., Fields, T., Seitzman, GD., Kim, KM., . . . Stoolman, LM. (1997). Lymphocyte recruitment and the kinetics of adhesion receptor expression during the pulmonary immune response to particulate antigen. In American Journal of Pathology Vol. 151 (pp. 1715 - 1727).
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Stoolman, LM., & Curtis, JL. (1996). alpha 4 integrin partially mediates CD8+ T cell recruitment to the lungs in response to particulate antigen.. In JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE Vol. 44 (pp. A380 - A380). : SLACK INC
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM., Milik, AM., Curtis, JL., Lowe, J., Smith, P., & Stoolman, LM. (1996). P- and E-selectin mediate lymphocyte recruitment in murine pulmonary inflammation. In FASEB Journal Vol. 10
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
WOLBER, F., CRAIG, R., ABASSI, O., BALLEW, J., LOBB, R., & STOOLMAN, L.VLA-4 MEDIATES LYMPHOCYTE BINDING TO ENDOTHELIUM UNDER SHEAR.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Phan, SH., Gharee-Kermani, M., Wolber, F., & Ryan, US.Bleomycin stimulates production of transforming growth factor-β by rat pulmonary artery endothelial cells. Chest. 99 (3 SUPPL.)0012-3692.
[Conference]Authored by: Wolber, F.
PHAN, SH., GHAREEKERMANI, M., WOLBER, F., & RYAN, US. (1991). BLEOMYCIN STIMULATES PRODUCTION OF TRANSFORMING GROWTH-FACTOR-BETA BY RAT PULMONARY-ARTERY ENDOTHELIAL-CELLS. In CHEST Vol. 99 (pp. S66 - S66). , 33RD ANNUAL THOMAS L PETTY ASPEN LUNG CONF : MECHANISMS OF LUNG REPAIR: AMER COLL CHEST PHYSICIANS
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Phan, SH., Gharee-Kermani, M., Wolber, F., & Ryan, US. (1991). Bleomycin stimulates production of transforming growth factor-beta by rat pulmonary artery endothelial cells.. In Chest Vol. 99 (pp. 66S).
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Wolber, F.

Other

Wolber, FM., & Kruger, ML. (2010, August). The Devil is in the Details.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM. (2010). Dietary iron. (pp. 13 - 14). NZ Association of Science Educators
[Other]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM. (2005, May). What does it mean to 'Boost your immune system'?. : Massey University.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM. (2005). Vitamin C and the Cold. (pp. 12). Manawatu Standard
[Other]Authored by: Wolber, F.
Wolber, FM. (2003). The charismatic killer. (pp. 32 - 34). Big Engine
[Other]Authored by: Wolber, F.

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

202.701 Clinical Laboratory Haematology

202.703 Diagnostic Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology

214.201 Impaired Body Systems

151.708 Nutritional Research Methods

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 0 2
Co-supervisor 1 11

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Giovanna Castillo Fernandez - Doctor of Philosophy
    Determining the influence of emulsion composition and structural dynamics on lipaemic inflammatory response.

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2022 - Saima Rizwan - Doctor of Philosophy
    Effects of whole greenshell mussel (Perna canaliculus) powder on macrophage, osteoblast, and chondrocyte cell models of metabolic osteoarthritis
  • 2021 - Parkpoom Siriarchavatana - Doctor of Philosophy
    The preventive effect of greenshell mussel meat against osteoarthritis in vivo

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2023 - Maryam Abshirini - Doctor of Philosophy
    Effect of New Zealand Greenshell™ Mussel on Osteoarthritis Biomarkers and Inflammation in Healthy Postmenopausal Women
  • 2023 - Xin Wang - Doctor of Philosophy
    Studies on the gastric digestion of plant-based alternative milks
  • 2023 - Taciana Lunelli - Doctor of Philosophy
    Emulsion-based delivery systems to improve gut and brain bioaccessibility of curcumin in relation to Alzheimer’s disease prevention
  • 2022 - Umani Walallawita Kankanamge - Doctor of Philosophy
    Comparative benefits of orange heirloom tomatoes over red tomatoes for bone health
  • 2021 - Nan Luo - Doctor of Philosophy
    Structured emulsion gel systems for delivery of bioactive compounds
  • 2020 - Sherina Holland - Doctor of Philosophy
    Interactions between MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell lines and neutrophils
  • 2019 - Diana Leticia Cabrera Amaro - Doctor of Philosophy
    Biomaker development to assess bone health
  • 2016 - Janyawat Vuthijumnonk - Doctor of Philosophy
    Biological properties of blueberries and their effects on breast cancer in DMBA - induced mammary tumorigenesis rat models
  • 2014 - Araya Pranprawit - Doctor of Philosophy
    Effect of Highbush blueberry consumption on markers of metabolic syndrome
  • 2013 - Danielle Aberdein - Doctor of Philosophy
    Investigations of a novel lymphoproliferative disease in British shorthair kittens
  • 2008 - Raewyn Poulsen - Doctor of Philosophy
    Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and their possible interaction with phytoestrogens: Impact on bone and bone cell function in vivo and in vitro