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Congratulations to Prof Norbert Berend, Research Director, on being awarded the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology Medal 2011. This prestigious award was for “advancement of respirology in the Asia-Pacific region, including major achievements in advocacy, teaching, clinical practice and leadership, enshrining excellence in respiratory research and research translation, and for the exceptional contribution made in the growth of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology.”

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The Australian Centre for Asthma Monitoring, at the Woolcock Institute, has published the 2011 Report on the state of Asthma in Australia. This important research, undertaken by a team led by Prof Guy Marks at the Institute, was extensively covered in the media. Click Link 1 and Link 2 to see the the full report.

Our researchers produce and collaborate on a vast number of publications and articles each year. Many of these are cited in international journals and other publications. read more...

Recently published work: GB Marks, W Ezz, N Aust, BG Toelle, W Xuan, E Belousova, C Cosgrove, B Jalaludin, W T Smith. Respiratory Health Effects of Exposure to “Low NOx” Unflued Gas Heaters in the Classroom: a Double-blind, Cluster Randomized Cross-over Study. Environmental Health Perspectives. Published online 27 July 2010. Read more... 
Click here to download the summary report in PDF format.