The Respire_ system: Portable Pulmonary Delivery Platform for Rapid, Flexible and Highly Efficient Treatment of Elderly, Paediatric and Physically-Compromised Patients with Chronic Respiratory Diseases [ 2010 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Leslie Yeo (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr David Morton ,  A/Pr Michelle Mcintosh ,  E/Pr Els Meeusen ,  Prof James Friend

Brief description The development of a low-cost miniature drug delivery platform for the treatment of chronic respiratory diseases is proposed. The portable device has already been shown to be significantly more efficient than currently available asthma inhalers. In addition, the device offers the possibility of dose adjustment to account for patient variability, such as age and disease severity, as well as a reduction in patient intervention, thus making it more appropriate for patients unable to self-medicate.

Funding Amount $AUD 599,142.40

Funding Scheme NHMRC Development Grants

Notes Development Grant