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Clinical Services Manager - CliniKids

The Opportunity A unique opportunity exists for an experienced clinical manager to work in a dynamic and progressive team who are passionate about

Digital Coordinator

The Opportunity The Communications and Development team implements the Institute's overall communications, stakeholder engagement, marketing and

Communications Officer

The Opportunity The Communications and Development team implements the Institute's overall communications, marketing and philanthropy strategies, as

Clinical Research Associate, Respiratory Trials

The Opportunity We are seeking an individual who has experience in setting up and monitoring multi-centre clinical trials for pharmaceutical

Biostatistician, Infectious Disease Implementation Research

Biostatistician, Infectious Disease Implementation Research

Project Manager, Big Ideas

Assist Research Focus Area Heads in developing "Big Ideas" proposals to meet the Institute's strategic goals.

Research

Prematurity-associated lung disease: is it asthma?

Shannon Elizabeth Simpson Smith BMedSci (hons), PhD PhD, MSc, BSc Head, Strong Beginnings Research Program Manager 08 6319 1631 08 6319 1178

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BAL Inflammatory Markers Can Predict Pulmonary Exacerbations in Children With Cystic Fibrosis

Pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis are characterized by airway inflammation and may cause irreversible lung damage. Early identification of such exacerbations may facilitate early initiation of treatment, thereby potentially reducing long-term morbidity. Research question: Is it possible to predict pulmonary exacerbations in children with cystic fibrosis, using inflammatory markers obtained from BAL fluid?

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PPARalpha and PPARgamma activation is associated with pleural mesothelioma invasion but therapeutic inhibition is ineffective

Mesothelioma is a cancer that typically originates in the pleura of the lungs. It rapidly invades the surrounding tissues, causing pain and shortness of breath. We compared cell lines injected either subcutaneously or intrapleurally and found that only the latter resulted in invasive and rapid growth.