The official launch event for our Centre. The event featured presentations by A/Prof. Geraint Rogers, A/Prof. Vanessa McDonald and Prof. Guy Marks highlighting the need for further research in severe asthma and the goals of our Centre of Excellence in Severe Asthma. A/Prof. Lorraine Smith facilitated an excellent discussion with 4 individuals who live with...
Our CRE in Severe Asthma convened Australian experts in severe asthma management from academia, primary & tertiary healthcare, health policy, biopharmaceutical companies and government. This roundtable discussion highlighted current knowledge gaps, best practice recommendations and future directions for severe asthma research. The outcomes of this discussion are currently being written for publication.
Our CRE hosted a special interest group session on asthma and allergy, titled “Towards Innovative Solutions for Severe Asthma.” This session features Australian experts in the field, including A/Prof. Mark Hew, Clinical A/Prof. Richard Loh and Prof. Jo Douglass. Our CRE also hosted international expert Professor Liam Heaney from Queen’s University Belfast, who will present...
Prof. Liam Heaney (Queens University Belfast) presented his work on stratified medicines in severe asthma, based on his experience in the UK. His major research areas are the clinical assessment in difficult-to-treat asthma and mechanisms involved in severe disease. This seminar session focussed on recent advances in the management of severe asthma, with lessons learned...
As part of our ongoing seminar series, the Centre of Research Excellence in Severe Asthma is pleased to host Professor Ian Pavord, from University of Oxford. The seminar will take place on Monday, 20 June 2016 @ 12 PM at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle (Caves Lecture Theatre). This event has now passed. The...
As part of our ongoing seminar series, the Centre of Research Excellence in Severe Asthma is pleased to host Dr Krystelle Godbout, Honorary Respiratory Fellow at the John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle. The seminar will take place on Tuesday, 30 August 2016 @ 12 PM at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle (Cameron Room). Dr...
Your are invited to the Centre of Excellence in Severe Asthma Annual Research Meeting! This meeting will be held on 19 October 2016 at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, in Newcastle, Australia. The program includes: Keynote Presentation: Prof. Helen Reddel "Living with Severe Asthma" (click for flyer) Development Workshop: Prof. Peter Gibson "Getting Published"...
As part of our ongoing seminar series, the Centre of Research Excellence in Severe Asthma is pleased to host Conjoint Professor Peter Wark (The University of Newcastle, Hunter Medical Research Institute, John Hunter Hospital), for a webinar on Monoclonal Antibody Therapies for Severe Asthma. This presentation will be a public lecture and also available live...
