New research being conducted by Dr Hayley Scott*, from the University of Newcastle, points for the first time to a link between a form of airway inflammation called neutrophilia and the sex hormone oestrogen in obese young women.
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.
Tuesday May 7 is World Asthma Day – a day to raise awareness for the airway disease that affects one in nine Australians. Find out how HMRI researchers are working to stop asthma.
Professor Jodie Simpson has carved an international research niche by focusing on airway inflammation caused by neutrophils, which are white blood cells that fight infection. In some respiratory patients, neutrophils persist in the airways and cause poor lung function.
Population health trailblazer Professor John Wiggers has been named the Hunter’s top researcher for 2016 at the annual HMRI Awards Night, capping a highly successful evening in which $3.6 million in philanthropic support was announced or acknowledged.