Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnoea And Motor Control
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$302,798.00
Summary
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea is a major health concern, affecting at least 4% of the population, associated with obesity, and aging. The symptoms of sleep apnoea are definitively associated with cardiovascular complications. I am focused on understanding how sleep apnoea patients are remodelled with the rewiring of connections between the brain and muscles. Using neurophysiological techniques, this project will study how the anatomy and functional connections of circuits change with sleep apnoea.
Neural Control Of Human Respiratory Muscles In Health And Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$450,132.00
Summary
This research examines how human inspiratory muscles that ‘pump’ air into the lungs are controlled in health and disease. We will study the interaction between automatic and voluntary control of breathing, about which very little is known. The control of breathing in patients who breathe against an inspiratory load (eg. asthma) and mechanically ventilated patients will be a focus of this research. Outcomes include better understanding of the control of breathing and improved patient care.
Harnessing New Media To Translate Prevention Research Evidence In To Practice And Policy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$321,414.00
Summary
This project is focused on two key priority areas of prevention research: tobacco control and obesity. The main aim of this project is to strengthen the knowledge base and evidence-based application of new media for preventive health initiatives.The research will provide missing insight into how to use new media more effectively to translate prevention research findings in to policy and programs.