Airways Disease

Investigating respiratory diseases including, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and sleep disordered breathing, aiming to translate basic discoveries in science through to clinical studies in patients.

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Cardiac Function

Through our research we aim to provide a better understanding of how changes to the function of the constituent cells of the heart lead to the clinical manifestations of disease.

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Cardio-Respiratory Interface

Investigating the physiology and pathology of the cardiovascular system and lung, our research also includes associated diseases of these systems.

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Cardiovascular Trials and Epidemiology

Running clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of different treatment strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease. Working to influence national and international guidelines.

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Genetics and Imaging

Seeking to better understand and treat disease through advancements in imaging and investigations into the genetics of health.

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Genomic and Environmental Medicine

Studying diseases in populations with the aim of identifying a cause that can be used as the basis for prevention.

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Inflammation, Repair and Development

Understanding how developmental, environmental or host influences contribute to lung disease and injury throughout the course of life, and to discover novel treatments to induce repair or regeneration.

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Respiratory Infections

Researching diseases caused by, or linked to, viral and bacterial pathogens. The impact of these lung diseases could be greatly decreased if respiratory infection could be prevented.

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Vascular Science

Studying the underlying mechanisms of inflammatory vascular diseases to identify therapeutic targets and more effective treatments to benefit patients now and in future generations.

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