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Superviruses to fight superbugs: Perth's first phage manufacturing facility is officially open

Patients battling antibiotic-resistant superbugs will soon have access to life-saving WA-made therapies that could help treat lung, skin and ear infections as well as bacterial infections like Golden Staph. Western Australia's inaugural phage manufacturing facility – spearheaded by a team at the

Biodiesels not as clean and green as they seem

In a world being urged to embrace renewable options, biodiesel fuels are increasingly being touted as a greener, cleaner choice than traditional diesel.

Equipment available - PCH outpatient clinics

The Respiratory Physiology Platform at the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre offers access to specialist equipment housed within the outpatient research department at Perth Children’s Hospital, dedicated for research use.

Community Involvement Opportunity - Research Buddies

Our Children’s Respiratory Science team is currently seeking research buddies to provide a community perspective on research into childhood asthma attacks.

About us

Representing a 30-year interdisciplinary collaboration between The Kids, Perth Children’s Hospital, and WA Universities, the combined global impact of work from this Centre over the last 10 years has equalled some of the most influential paediatric centres around the world.

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State Government grant to support development of new therapies for respiratory viruses

A project to be undertaken by a team of researchers at the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre, led by chief investigator Professor Stephen Stick, aims to develop interventions that could provide protection in the event of a new pandemic, and against common viruses already infecting children in WA.

Our research

The Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre conducts research into a wide range of childhood respiratory disease areas.

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Lots to celebrate as Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre turns 2

As the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre turns two, the Centre celebrates its achievements and thanks everyone involved in the work of the Centre.

Working with the community

Community involvement plays an integral role in guiding our research - find out how.

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Researchers share in almost $1.8 million for groundbreaking child health respiratory research

Three researchers from the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre will share in almost $1.8 million in grants to continue groundbreaking research to tackle childhood asthma prevention and lung disease.