IBAS brings together researchers, educators and clinicians with a passion for developing a greater understanding of breathing and sleep. All IBAS Personnel are ultimately aiming to reduce the prevalence of disorder and improve the lives of those affected.
| Administrators | IBAS Administrators are those involved in running IBAS and support the administrative work of the Institute. |
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| Fellows | IBAS Fellows are those engaged in self-initiated research/education consistent with the aims of IBAS. They are at a level to take full scientific and ethical responsibility for a project. |
| Project Staff | Project Staff are involved with the day to day running of projects. |
| Students | Students bring their ideas and enthusiasm to projects whilst achieving the goals of their study, whether at the level of PhD, MD, Masters, Honours or undergraduate study. |
| Associates | IBAS Associates are clinicians who are either involved with research/education within their clinical role or are interested in doing so in the future. |
| Alumni | IBAS is proud to have Alumni - people formally involved who wish to maintain their association and support for the Institute. |
| Austin Administrators | Austin Administrator |
| DRSM Registrars | DRSM Registrar |
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...
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...
DR TRACY LEONG: DRIVING CHANGE
Recognised in the Victorian Honor Roll of Women 2026, Dr Tracy Leong is driving change through leadership in lung cancer research, clinical care, interventional pulmonology, and consumer-focused research partnerships.
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!
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