This project investigates how cells of the immune system respond to substances to cause allergies to help develop new treatments.
Telethon Kids Institute and the PMH Anaesthesia Research Team will work to improve the safety for young children with asthma undergoing general anaes…
One in eight children have asthma, a chronic disease of the airways in the lungs. It results in shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing and co…
The Airway Epithelial Research Team is investigating the role of the epithelium in the development of airway diseases including asthma, cystic fibros…
The Respiratory Environmental Health team conducts research in early life determinants of lung growth and development, respiratory environmental heal…
The Foundations of Lung Disease Team is focused on improving the diagnosis, treatment, and lifelong care of childhood lung disease.
Rothwell Family Fellow; Head, Airway Epithelial Research
Evidence into the role of TGF-β1 in airway epithelial repair in asthma is still controversial. This study tested the hypothesis that the reduced TGF-…
Genetic factors in airway epithelial cells that are functionally associated with asthma pathogenesis
Vitamin D deficiency exacerbates house dust mite-induced inflammation and alterations in lung structure and function