Control of human inspiratory muscles in health and disease [ 2009 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jane Butler (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr David Mckenzie ,  Prof Simon Gandevia

Brief description This project will study how human inspiratory muscles that 'pump' air into the lungs and upper airway 'dilator' muscles are controlled in normal healthy subjects and subjects with respiratory disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea. We will study (i) the output to the inspiratory muscles, (ii) the interation of automatic and voluntary control of breathing, and (iii) reflex connections of human pump and dilator muscles. This work promises new understanding of basic and patho-physiology.

Funding Amount $AUD 396,699.53

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant