Epidemiology of asthma and lung function in Australian teenagers [ 2009 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Adrian Lowe (Principal investigator)

Brief description Asthma is a major health issue, which cause long term illnesses. The causes of asthma are unclear. This is possibly because asthma is not just one condition, but multiple conditions, each with separate risk factors. This project will search for specific forms of asthma and their causes, using a group of children that has been intensively studied since birth.

Funding Amount $AUD 292,639.10

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Public Health (Australia) ECF