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The Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre offers a broad range of outpatient and portable tests for those affected by chronic respiratory conditions.

Equipment available – portable/community based

Portable equipment is available to enable bedside and community-led research in rural and remote communities, including Indigenous communities where children are disproportionately affected by chronic respiratory conditions.

A new phage discovery in the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance

Jack Canning, a PhD researcher in the Wal-yan Respiratory Centre’s Phage WA team, has made a significant finding in the search for alternative treatments to antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria.

Immune patterns linked to childhood asthma risk

New research digs deeper into how children's immune systems handle viral challenges

Unique twin study reveals clues to childhood allergies

A study published in Science Advances has revealed that while genetics play a significant role in shaping children's immune systems, environmental factors also influence key immune responses, offering opportunity for preventing allergic diseases.

New research gives clinicians better tools to identify preterm survivors at risk of declining lung health

New research from the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre points to a more accurate set of warning signs that can flag declining lung function years before it becomes serious.

Phage WA Artificial Intelligence Team

Our team uses AI to quickly analyse large amounts of genetic data to help discover alternate medications and improve existing treatments.

Exploring the Complexity of the Human Respiratory Virome through an In Silico Analysis of Shotgun Metagenomic Data Retrieved from Public Repositories

Respiratory viruses significantly impact global morbidity and mortality, causing more disease in humans than any other infectious agent. Beyond pathogens, various viruses and bacteria colonize the respiratory tract without causing disease, potentially influencing respiratory diseases’ pathogenesis.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or would like more information about the Western Australian Epithelial Research Program (WAERP), please click here to access our contact details.

Community Involvement

As part of our research development and planning we invite members of the community to work with us. Click here to find out how.