Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1055754]Researchers: Dr Rachel Tham (Principal investigator)
Brief description Asthma is a major cause of childhood hospital admission, impairs quality of life, contributes to high financial burdens on families and health system and can lead to chronic lung problems. Little is known about the combined effects of outdoor fungi, air pollutants and viruses in causing asthma exacerbations. This research aims to investigate the role of outdoor fungi in child asthma hospitalisations and how their role links with respiratory viral infections and changes in air quality.
Funding Amount $AUD 141,558.88
Funding Scheme Postgraduate Scholarships
Notes Public Health Postgraduate Scholarship
- nhmrc : 1055754
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1055754
