DR. RENALD BLUNDELL
Department of Physiology and Biochemistry 

Peer Reviewed
 

  • Blundell, R.; (1995) Reintroduction of the local breeds of sheep and goats in Malta.  Cahiers Options Méditerranéennes. Volume 11 - Strategies for Sheep and Goat Breeding.  Pages 97 - 100.

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  • McBride, S., Tatrai, E., Blundell, R., Kovacikova, Z., Cardozo, L., Adamis, Z., Smith, T., Harrison, D.J., (2000) Characterisation of lectin binding patterns of mouse bronchiolar and rat alveolar epithelial cells in culture.  The Histochemical Journal, 32:33-40.

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  • Blundell, R., Hunter, T. Felice, A.E. (2002) New genomic landmarks in the DNA of the Maltese goat using RAPD PCR. (in preparation).

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  • Blundell, R., Harrison, D.J., OíDea, S. (2002) Effect of extracellular matrix on cell cycle control in lung epithelial cells (in preparation).

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  • Blundell, R., Harrison, D.J. (2002) The functional role of beta-1 integrin in Clara cells culture. (in preparation).

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  • Blundell, R., Kaminski,N., Strandjord,T., Flynn,J., Foster,P., Sheppard,D, Harrison,D.J., (2002) Cell cycle controls in lung tuberculosis, fibrosis and asthma mouse models (in preparation).

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  • Blundell, R., Harrison,D.J. (2002) Functional role of cytoplasmic and nuclear p21 in lung bronchiolar cells (in preparation).

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    Published Proceedings
     

  • Blundell, R.; (1995) Goats in Malta. Proceedings International Goat Production Course, February 6-17,1995. Zaragoza, Spain, Volume 1; 1 - 6.

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  • Blundell, R.; (1995) Biotechnology in Curriculum Development.  Proceedings the FAO Regional Seminar, November 6-10, 1995, Malta.

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  • Blundell, R.; Felice, A.E.; (1996) Animals for Bioreactors.  Proceedings of the Biotechnology Symposium, held at the University of Malta

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  • McBride, S., Tatrai, E., Blundell, R., Harrison, D.J. (2000) Characterisation of lectin binding patterns of mouse bronchiolar and rat alveolar epithelial cells in culture.  Journal of Pathology, 190: 47A.

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  • Blundell, R., OíDea, S., Harrison, D.J. (2001) Regulation of p21 induction and cellular localisation in primary lung epithelial cells by extracellular matrix proteins. Journal of Pathology, 193: 14A.

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    Poster/Oral Presentations
     

  • Blundell, R.; (1995) Biotechnology in Curriculum Development.  Proceedings the FAO Regional Seminar, Malta. (oral)

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  • Blundell, R.; Felice, A.E.; (1996)  Animals for Bioreactors.  Biotechnology Symposium, University of Malta (oral)

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  • McBride, S., Blundell, R., Cardozo, L., Smith,T., Harrison,D.J. (1999) Characterisation of lecting binding patterns of mouse bronchiolar epithelial cells in culture.  British Society of Pathology meeting. (poster)

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  • Blundell, R., (1999) Genetic regulation of injury responses in lung epithelial cells. Department of Pathology, University of Edinburgh (oral)

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  • Blundell, R., McBride, S., Harrison, D.J. (2000) Regulation of p21 induction and cellular localisation in primary lung epithelial cells by extra cellular matrix proteins. British Society of Pathology meeting (poster)

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  • OíDea, S., Blundell, R., Harrison, D.J. (2001) Effect of extracellular matrix proteins on p21 induction and cellular localisation in lung epithelial cells. American Thoraxic Society Meeting (poster)

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    Reports
     

  • Blundell, R.; Felice, A.E.; (1994) The use of genetically recombinant bovine growth Hormone (rbGH).  Malta Council for Science and Technology.  Working Group: Agricultural Biotechnology.

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  • Blundell, R., Felice, A.E. (1995) Testing and treatment of Brucella using Molecular Genetics Techniques. Malta Council for Science and Technology.  Working Group: Agricultural Biotechnology.

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  • Blundell, R. (1995) Statistics about Sheep and Goats in Malta. Department of Agriculture.

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  • Blundell, R; Abela, J.J.; (1995) Different Management Parameters in the Production of Broiler Quails.  College of Agriculture, Malta.

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  • Blundell, R.; Calleja, J; (1995) A Study of different varieties of Pulses. College of Agriculture, Malta.

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  • Blundell, R.; Camilleri, C.; (1995) Methods to decrease the mortality rate in Rabbits. College of Agriculture, Malta.

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  • Blundell, R., Harrison, D.J. (1999) Genetics of emphysema - identifying high-risk individuals. Department of Pathology, University of Edinburgh (review paper)

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  • Blundell, R. (2001) ëCloning Freeí DNA Sequencing Protocols. Submitted at the request of Prof. A. Felice, Depatment of Physiology and Biochemistry, University of Malta and Synergy Biotechnology Ltd., Malta.

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    Others
     

  • Blundell, R.; (1994) A Study on Legionella isolated from freshwater habitats. B.Sc.  Faculty of Science, Department of Biology,.  University of Malta.

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  • Blundell, R., Hunter T., Hunter F., Felice, A.E., (1998)  Capra hircus hircus clone 8 RAPD sequence, genomic survey sequence.  Genbank  AF078170.

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  • Blundell, R., Hunter T., Hunter F., Felice, A.E., (1998)  Capra hircus hircus clone 22 RAPD sequence, genomic survey sequence.  Genbank  AF078171.

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  • Blundell, R., Hunter T., Hunter F., Felice, A.E., (1998)  Capra hircus hircus clone 23 RAPD sequence, genomic survey sequence.  Genbank  AF078172.

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  • Blundell, R., Hunter T., Hunter F., Felice, A.E., (1998)  Capra hircus hircus clone 26 RAPD sequence, genomic survey sequence.  Genbank  AF078173.

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  • Blundell, R., Hunter T., Hunter F., Felice, A.E., (1998)  Capra hircus hircus clone 7 RAPD sequence, genomic survey sequence.  Genbank  AF078174.

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  • Blundell, R., Hunter T., Hunter F., Felice, A.E., (1998)  Capra hircus hircus clone 12 RAPD sequence, genomic survey sequence, using forward primer.  Genbank  AF078175.

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  • Blundell, R., Hunter T., Hunter F., Felice, A.E., (1998)  Capra hircus hircus clone 12 RAPD sequence, genomic survey sequence, using reverse primer.  Genbank  AF078176.

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  • Blundell, R., Hunter T., Hunter F., Felice, A.E., (1998)  Capra hircus hircus clone 27 RAPD sequence, genomic survey sequence, using forward primer.  Genbank  AF078177.

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  • Blundell, R., Hunter T., Hunter F., Felice, A.E., (1998)  Capra hircus hircus clone 27 RAPD sequence, genomic survey sequence, using reverse primer.  Genbank  AF078178.

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  • Blundell, R. (1998) Preliminary genome mapping of the Maltese Goat.  M.Phil Thesis.  Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology, University of Malta.

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  • Blundell, R. (2002) The role of p21 in regulation of injury response in lung epithalial cells. Ph.D. Thesis. Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology, University of Edinburgh.

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