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International clinical trial reduced lung inflammation in young kids with cystic fibrosis

Promising results from an Australian-led clinical trial could drastically change the way we care for young children with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Wal-yan researchers secure three MRFF grants to tackle childhood lung disease

The Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre is thrilled to see three researchers awarded prestigious Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Chronic Respiratory Conditions grants to improve lung health in children.

Preterm respiratory researchers share what World Prematurity Day means to them

Preterm researchers Dr Shannon Simpson (left) and Professor Jane Pillow (right) with Tony Sparks WA chairperson Amber Bates.

Powerhouse partnership

The Kids Research Institute Australia, Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation and Perth Children’s Hospital have formed a strategic partnership to support the establishment and operation of the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre.

Respiratory Research Teams

The Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre is made up of multi-disciplinary teams that are committed to improving the lives of children and their families living with respiratory disease.

AERIAL allergy and asthma study celebrates recruitment of final baby

The AERIAL study, in partnership with The ORIGINS Project, endeavours to understand if exposures during pregnancy and early life can affect the cells lining the airways in newborns, and whether this is associated with the development of wheeze, allergy and asthma later in childhood.

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Find out how you can get involved with our work at Phage WA.

Frequently asked questions

Here are some of the most common questions about phage, phage therapy and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Our research

The Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre conducts research into a wide range of childhood respiratory disease areas.