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New treatment option for West Australians with cystic fibrosis one step closer thanks to generosity of Conquer Cystic Fibrosis

Access to phage therapy, a treatment option for antibiotic resistant superbugs, is now one step closer for people with CF in WA thanks to a $500,000 donation from Conquer Cystic Fibrosis to the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre.

New funding to accelerate AI personalised phage therapies

Wal-yan researchers have been awarded $500,000 for their innovative research, supported by the Western Australian Government’s Future Health Medical Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund.

Projects

The key projects undertaken at Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre.

Phage therapy a CF ‘game changer’

Cutting-edge work is offering new hope to children with Cystic Fibrosis.

Healing airways so kids with asthma can breathe better

An exciting study is investigating whether a new therapeutic treatment for asthma will protect young sufferers from ongoing lung damage and improve their long-term health outcomes.

The Kids Research Institute Australia welcomes world-leading new laws for vapes

The Kids Research Institute Australia welcomes the Federal Government's stringent vaping reforms that took effect on 1 July 2024.

World-first study shows increased atmospheric CO2 levels damage young lungs

Australian researchers who have conducted the first study looking at the direct health impacts of predicted carbon dioxide levels say the results are worrying and highlight the urgent need for more research into the issue.

Bushfires: Tips to protect family from smoke exposure

Perth’s north-east is under threat from an out-of-control bushfire.

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.

The Kids respiratory, anaesthesia and mental health researchers secure vital funding

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have been awarded $5.3 million in prestigious Investigator Grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council