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Immune patterns linked to childhood asthma risk

New research digs deeper into how children's immune systems handle viral challenges

Unique twin study reveals clues to childhood allergies

A study published in Science Advances has revealed that while genetics play a significant role in shaping children's immune systems, environmental factors also influence key immune responses, offering opportunity for preventing allergic diseases.

Projects

The key projects undertaken at Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre.

Phage WA

Leading the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Western Australia.

Our team

Meet the team at Phage WA, who are working to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through phage therapy. 

Phage WA Artificial Intelligence Team

Our team uses AI to quickly analyse large amounts of genetic data to help discover alternate medications and improve existing treatments.

Community Involvement

As part of our research development and planning we invite members of the community to work with us. Click here to find out how.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or would like more information about the Western Australian Epithelial Research Program (WAERP), please click here to access our contact details.

Lytic activity, stability, biofilm disruption capabilities and genomic characterisation of two bacteriophages active against respiratory MRSA

This study aimed to characterise bacteriophages for potential therapeutic use against Staphylococcus aureus, focusing on clinical respiratory isolates of methicillin-sensitive (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant (MRSA) strains. Specifically, it sought to evaluate phage lytic activity, host range, stability, biofilm disruption capabilities, and overall safety for therapeutic use.

Comparing home polysomnography with transcutaneous CO2 monitoring to laboratory polysomnography in children with neuromuscular disorders

Clinical utility of home polysomnography in children with neuromuscular disorders is limited by lack of evidence that sleep-disordered breathing can be reliably identified and inability to diagnose hypoventilation because carbon dioxide is not measured.