IBAS research spans a wide range of respiratory and sleep disorders. Research is focussed on all stages of intervention: from physiology and cell biology through diagnosis and assessment to treatment and quality of life.
Particular Focuses
Within the core area of breathing and sleep, IBAS has a number of focuses:
Driving
The impact of respiratory and sleep disorders on driving is one focus of research. One large program, the HealthBreak project researched the change in workplace injuries before and after implementation of a sleep disorders and cardiovascular risk screening program in the road transport industry. Other projects evaluate the impact of shiftwork, sleep apnoea and lung disease on simulated driving and have trialled interventions including drowsiness monitors and education in young drivers.
Sleep Health in Quadriplegia
The interaction between sleep and quadriplegia is the focus of a large program of research known as Sleep Health in Quadriplegia (SHiQ). The program of research developed from earlier research within IBAS. Between 2010 and 2015, the SHiQ team aim to improve the assessment, treatment and understanding of sleep for those affected by a quadriplegic injury.
Oxygen
The prescription and use of oxygen, for a variety of respiratory disorders.
Sponsored Clinical Trials
In addition to research that is initiated by a researcher, IBAS conducts research on behalf of pharmaceutical or equipment companies who are seeking to test newer medications or other treatments for sleep or respiratory conditions.
Participating in Research
Much of IBAS’ research relies on participants who volunteer their time to be involved in research. IBAS is often looking for people who people who have respiratory or sleep conditions, as well as healthy people, to be involved in research. If you are interested in finding out more, please see our Participating in Research page, which includes frequently asked questions and details of projects that are currently seeking participants.
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SHIFT WORK AND BREASTFEEDING PROJECT
Researchers at Austin Health are looking for volunteers to participate in a study exploring the impact shift work has on breast milk composition. Participants will be compensated with a $100 gift voucher.
HEALTHY MALES AND FEMALES WANTED FOR SLEEP STUDY
Interested to participate in a study investigating the effect of fatigue on driving performance?
Grants Success: The Institute for Breathing and Sleep (IBAS) has received two research grants from the Austin Medical Research Foundation (AMRF) for 2025. Congratulations to Dr Charissa Zaga and Dr Catherine Hill from IBAS.
Congratulations to Professor David Berlowitz, Dr Marnie Graco, and Dr Nicole Sheers who were recognised by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Australia at a Parliament House event sponsored by the Parliamentary Friends of MND in Canberra last week.
WORLD SLEEP DAY ON 15TH MARCH 2024
The benefits of quality sleep and to acknowledge the issue of sleep problems and their medical, educational, and social aspects as well as the prevention and management of sleep disorders, is promoted on World Sleep Day on the 15th March 2024.
IBAS leads project to revolutionize Home Ventilation with $1.2 million grant for Assoc. Prof Mark Howard's research titled "Synchronise non-invasive ventilation at home".
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