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The Neuroprotective Efficacy of Cell-Penetrating Peptides TAT, Penetratin, Arg-9, and Pep-1 in Glutamic Acid, Kainic Acid, and In Vitro Ischemia Injury Models

Cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) are small peptides (typically 5-25 amino acids), which are used to facilitate the delivery of normally non-permeable...

Rule-based exposure assessment versus case-by-case expert assessment using the same information in a community-based study

Expert assessment is often used to assess lifetime occupational exposures, but these assessments generally lack transparency and are very time-consuming.

Genome-wide association study of intraocular pressure identifies the GLCCI1/ICA1 region as a glaucoma susceptibility locus

We found a novel association between intraocular pressure and a common variant at 7p21 near to GLCCI1 and ICA1.

Does docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in term infants enhance neurocognitive functioning in infancy?

The proposal that dietary docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) enhances neurocognitive functioning in term infants is controversial.

Healthy Lungs & Immune Development

Focusing on the developmental trajectories of respiratory health includes developing strategies to improve and support immune system function and development over the life course.

Antecedents of cerebral palsy and perinatal death in term and late preterm singletons

The odds of total cerebral palsy after potentially asphyxial birth events or inflammation were modestly increased.

Lives on hold: A qualitative synthesis exploring the experience of chronic low-back pain

Chronic nonspecific low-back pain (CLBP) is a prevalent, costly condition that is remarkably resistant to intervention.

Genome-wide association study of autistic-like traits in a general population study of young adults

Research has proposed that autistic-like traits in the general population lie on a continuum, with clinical ASD representing the extreme end of this...

Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity

Each year, 11% (15 million) of the world’s babies are delivered before 37 weeks’ gestation.

News & events

News & events at Walyan Respiratory Research Centre.

Wal-yan Centre inaugural Shark Tank winners

Congratulations to Dr Montgomery, Dr Iosifidis and Dr D’Vaz on winning the Wal-yan Centre's inaugural seed funding competition.

Toxic, harmful chemicals found in popular Australian e-liquids

Perth researchers have found toxic and harmful chemicals in several dozen e-cigarette liquids readily available in Australia.

Winners Announced: 2021 Inspiration Awards

MEDIA ENQUIRIES Media Contacts About the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre Please direct general enquiries to our reception on (08) 6319 1000.

20-year MAVRIC study celebrates recruitment of its 1000th participant

The MAVRIC (Mechanisms of Acute Viral Respiratory Infection in Children) study recently celebrated the recruitment of the 1000th participant to the study, eight-year-old Sullivan Strahan.

Despite advances in neonatal care, preterm babies have lower lung function throughout their life

Analysis of worldwide research shows that despite advances in neonatal care, preterm babies have lower lung function throughout their life.

Vertex grants to support advances in cystic fibrosis care

Two outstanding researchers from the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre have been awarded Vertex Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Mentored Innovation Research Awards.

Meningococcal Disease

Meningococcal disease is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis, or 'meningococcus'. It is an uncommon but very serious disease that can result in death if not recognised and treated quickly.