History - understanding today by thinking about yesterday

History - understanding today by thinking about yesterday

Like many of you, we at IBAS are usually too caught up in activities of the present and thoughts of the future to have time to focus on the past.  However, in a reflective moment, we have just expanded...


Sleep Education for GPs

Sleep Education for GPs

Specifically for General Practitioners (GPs), IBAS is offering a two-evening course called 'Sleep - The Basics'.  The training is RACGP QI&CPD approved, offering 40 Category 1 points. The two sessions...


Inaugural Information Breakfast: a success by any measure

Inaugural Information Breakfast: a success by any measure

Over 100 people who attended the inaugural IBAS Information Breakfast felt the force of AFL legend David Parkin's passion for good health and learnt about the work of IBAS.  The breakfast, held on...


Newsletter and Information Breakfast Invitation

Newsletter and Information Breakfast Invitation

IBAS has published its 2012 Newsletter - written to keep you up to date with what's happening in the Institute this year. Anyone interested in the work of IBAS is cordially invited to attend the IBAS Information Breakfast. ...


World Sleep Day

World Sleep Day

Friday 16th March is World Sleep Day! A few ideas about how you can celebrate the day: Take a moment to consider how good your sleep has been recently. Learn some simple tips to improve your sleep. Find...


Notch monitoring in sleepNOTCH MONITORING IN SLEEP

Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing is abnormal during sleep. There are two main forms of sleep apnea: obstructive and central. For obstructive sleep apnea, breathing is reduced because the airway...

Respiratory Biomarkers in Motor Neurone DiseaseRESPIRATORY BIOMARKERS IN MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE

The inability to breathe is unfortunately the most common cause of death in people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Last year, our clinical research group in Melbourne reported that breathing...

CHEST-MND:PROCHEST-MND:PRO

Motor neurone disease (MND) causes the body's muscles to weaken. Breathing muscle weakness means that most people affected by MND will eventually lose the ability to take a deep breath and cough strongly....

Honouring Excellence in MND CareHONOURING EXCELLENCE IN MND CARE

IBAS congratulates Marnie Graco and Associate Professor Nicole Sheers on their recognition in the inaugural MND Australia Excellence Awards. Nicole was named Allied Health Professional of the Year.

ResearchFest 2026RESEARCHFEST 2026

ResearchFest 2026 at Austin Health launched new research flagships and honored Professor Mark Howard (Distinguished Scientist) and Professor Eliza Hawkes (Women in Research Award), with insights from Peter Doherty.

Championing Sleep Research!CHAMPIONING SLEEP RESEARCH!

We are announcing exciting updates to our Early and Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) representation at the Institute for Breathing and Sleep (IBAS). The MSRC extend a warm thank you to Charissa Zaga and welcome Jessica Manousakis!

ANZSRS Life Membership for Danny BrazzaleANZSRS LIFE MEMBERSHIP FOR DANNY BRAZZALE

Danny Brazzale has earned a prestigious ANZSRS Life Membership—held by only 11 people—for his global leadership and dedicated mentorship in respiratory science.

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