Congratulations to our very own Professor Vanessa McDonald, who was recently announced the winner of the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) 2021 Award for Mid-Career Research! This award recognises the outstanding leadership and achievements of a researcher within 15 years of completing their PhD.
Congratulations Professor McDonald and thank you for your dedication to improving the lives of those with respiratory disease through research!
The official launch event for the Centre of Excellence in Treatable Traits was held on 29th April 2021.
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In July 2021 the Centre held its first INNOVATE workshop. The purpose of the INNOVATE workshops is to build capacity in research for early-mid career researchers (EMCRs), facilitate the development of collaborations and promote research excellence through the development of inter-and multidisciplinary research teams.
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Oral corticosteroids (OCS) are an effective treatment for acute and chronic severe asthma. However the indiscriminate use of OCS poses a risk of serious side effects and irreversible harm. There is an urgent need to introduce OCS stewardship approaches.
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