Associate Professor Fraser Russell has an academic appointment in the School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast. After being awarded with a PhD from the University of Melbourne in 1994, Fraser completed successful post-doctoral appointments at Cambridge University, UK (1994-1998), University of Otago, NZ (1998-2000) and Queensland University, Australia (2000-2004). In 2005, Fraser joined the University of the Sunshine Coast where he undertakes research, and coordinates and lectures in Pharmacology and Biochemistry.

Fraser has long-standing research interests in areas of cardiovascular pharmacology. His team is developing a novel anti-scarring molecule derived from Australian stingless bee propolis; examining the anti-microbial effects of Australian honeys; and exploring the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits of long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in people who have cardiovascular disease. Fraser is an active member of Australasian Society for Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists (ASCEPT, 1989-present).