Evolution of airway function and inflammation in early cystic fibrosis lung disease [ 2008 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Graham Hall (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Philip Robinson ,  Dr Siobhain Brennan ,  Prof Colin Robertson ,  Prof Sarath Ranganathan

Brief description Our goal is to evaluate if lung function can identify the onset of early lung disease in infants with cystic fibrosis (CF). We aim to evaluate: - Changes in lung function in infants with CF. - Associations between lung function and lung inflammation and infection. - Links between infant lung function and disease severity at 2 years of age. The long term aims are to determine how useful lung function will be in trials of novel treatments for the early treatment of CF.

Funding Amount $AUD 494,447.61

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant