IBAS Researcher, Dr David Berlowitz, has been awarded funding to develop a clinical registry for patients with spinal cord injury. The project aims to extend the existing spinal cord injury register...
IBAS Researcher, Dr Maree Barnes, spoke on ABC Radio 774 with Hillary Harper about sleep and sleep disorders. IBAS conducts research about the cause, effects and treatment of sleep disorders. If...
The IBAS Research Grant is offered to internal researchers annually. The grant aims to support research that aligns with the aims of IBAS. Funds are available for pilot projects, smaller stand alone...
IBAS and PreventionXpress plan to offer basic health screening for visitors and staff at Austin Health. The first screening session was offered at the Austin campus in July. Anthony Carbines,...
Sleep health has been in the news over the past week. The Age reported (on 16th July) that Australia's new preventative health adviser, Christine Bennett, has nominated sleep as a national health priority. ...
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 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...
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 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 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.
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 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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