Predicting the successful resolution of obstructive sleep apnoea following weight-loss surgery [ 2018 - 2021 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Bradley Edwards (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Garun Hamilton ,  Prof Matthew Naughton ,  Prof Wendy Brown

Brief description The current project aims to determine how obesity causes obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a disorder associated with significant cardiovascular morbidity & mortality. This research is a burgeoning area given that obesity is one of the western world’s leading health care concerns. Our findings may ultimately offer a refinement of weight-loss interventions to maximise their effects on OSA as well as offering novel treatment strategies in the management of this disorder that is desperately needed.

Funding Amount $AUD 729,283.99

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant