Occupational and Environmental Exposures Associated with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in Australia [ 2016 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Michael Abramson (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Geza Benke ,  A/Pr Tamera Corte ,  Prof Eugene Walters

Brief description Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive scarring lung disease of unknown cause with little effective treatment from which most patients die within 2-3 years. Although relatively rare, the public health impact is similar to many cancers. We will undertake a nationwide case-control study to identify jobs and exposures associated with the development of IPF. The results will influence policy to control exposures and over time reduce the occurrence of this devastating lung disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 287,388.36

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant