Category: General
... to study RV infections for the exacerbation work proposed. The airway epithelium is the site of RV infection and is now the focus of ... activation of type-2 immunity is an important driver of pulmonary inflammation during an asthma exacerbation. Epithelial regulation of ... underpin disease. However it is still unclear how viral infection of airway epithelium activates type-2 immunity to cause an exacerbation. We ...
Category: Researcher Profiles
... and develop gene-expression biomarker signatures for predicting airway inflammation, treatment responses and future risk of exacerbations of ... gene expression signatures can improve diagnosis and management of airway disease through identification of phenotype, underlying ...
Category: Researcher Profiles
What are your research interests? Airway hyperresponsiveness and eosinophilia. Severe asthma and ... of the innate immune system in the pathogenesis of steroid-resistant inflammation in asthma. His research addresses an unmet need globally ... this research program and established experimental models of allergic airway diseases, acute respiratory infection and severe and ...
Category: Researcher Profiles
... with the bacteria Streptococcus pneumonia, piquing my interest in airway inflammation. What would be the ultimate goal for your research? New ... etc. Biography In the race to develop urgently needed treatments for airway inflammation disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive ...
Category: News & Articles
Hunter researchers are investigating the links between weight and airway inflammation in childhood asthma. Hunter researchers are investigating the links between weight and airway inflammation in childhood asthma. A pilot study currently ...
Category: Researcher Profiles
... intake on asthma control, symptoms and lung function, as well as inflammation and anti-viral responses. Examining the effects of obesity on the lungs: here we are collecting blood and airway samples from obese people who are undergoing bariatric surgery, ... laboratory models show that consumption of soluble fibre reduces airway inflammation. We are conducting clinical trials and examining ...
Category: News & Articles
Fibre supplements create a healthy gut microbiota and in turn reduce airway inflammation in asthmatics, a new HMRI study has shown. A University of ... fibre supplements create a healthy gut microbiota and in turn reduce airway inflammation in asthmatics. The research, presented at the ...
Category: Research
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common genetically-inherited life-shortening chronic illness affecting young Australians today. A baby is born with cystic fibrosis every four days (Source – Better Health Channel). It primarily affects the respiratory system with recurrent infections and the risk for lung damage long term, among other symptoms.
Category: News & Articles
... the dietary fibre intake of asthmatics and their lung function and airway inflammation. Researcher Bronwyn Berthon has found a new link between ... the dietary fibre intake of asthmatics and their lung function and airway inflammation. “It was a cross-sectional study that showed ...
Category: News & Articles
The Prevenar study is testing whether the pneumonia vaccine can reduce airway inflammation for better asthma management Conducted by HMRI researchers ... Prevenar study is testing whether the pneumonia vaccine can reduce airway inflammation and improve daily asthma symptoms . Study leaders ...
