We're the Institute for Respiratory Health. A results driven, collaborative research organisation. aiming to improve the life of everyone with a lung condition.
"I never planned to go into research. Everything changed when I lost my mum to mesothelioma."
Mackenzie Lighton turned grief into purpose. Now she's working to give other families more time together.
Donate before 30 June.
https://t.co/Ehv6g78Rvi
#mesothelioma#lungresearch
Dr Francois Rwandamuriye is developing personalised mRNA cancer vaccines that train the immune system to target each patient's tumour.
His focus: mesothelioma, a rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure with few treatment options.
@NCARD_research@uwaresearch#research
Early-bird registration closes after Sunday, 31 May.
Register for the Navigational Bronchoscopy Masterclass 2026 at $2,900 before Monday β full fee $3,500 from 1 June.
https://t.co/GX7rCSEadK
#respiratoryhealth#bronchoscopy
Tomorrow is the day.
Tomorrow. Team Breathe hits the start line at @hbfrun . Walking for lung research. See you there.
Run for Research. Run for Every Breath.
lungresearchsuperpower #lungresearch#research
TAPS seminar | 3 June 2026, 1:00 pm AWST
Advances in molecular diagnostics for tuberculous pleuritis
Speaker: Assistant Professor Ken Chan, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Chair: Dr Dhaval Thakkar
Zoom ID: 811 2862 8592 | Passcode: 224072
#pleuralmedicine
May is Lung Health Awareness Month. Last week, more than 100 people turned up for free lung health checks at G Block, Watling Walk. Spirometry testing, real results, great community response.
Thank you to all who came along.
#lungresearchsuperpower#lungresearch
Double Your Donation Day ends tonight. Gifts to Team Breathe will be matched by AMS Australia until midnight.
Support lung research before the HBF Run for a Reason on Sunday.
Donate: https://t.co/DQ1D2DfJj5
#lungresearchsuperpower#lungresearch
Today only: donations to Team Breathe will be doubled thanks to AMS Australia.
Race day is Sunday. Make your gift go twice as far for lung research in WA.
Donate: https://t.co/DQ1D2DfJj5
#lungresearchsuperpower#lungresearch
The TTOCS trial, led by Prof @johndblakey at the Institute for Respiratory Health, has been featured in The Post this week.
On #ClinicalTrialsDay, adults in WA who have used prednisolone for asthma in the past two years may be eligible to take part. https://t.co/DBF4SLhwgP
Free lung health checks today at Watling Walk, G Block, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. 9:00am to 4:00pm. Our nurses will run a quick lung test as part of an overall check.
We recommend following up with your GP. Wait times may vary, subject to capacity.
https://t.co/KvcwGOTIfG
Registrations open: Navigational Bronchoscopy Masterclass 2026.
Three-day hands-on workshop at CTEC, University of Western Australia, 20β22 July.
Early bird $2,900 until 31 May. : https://t.co/GX7rCSDCoc
#respiratoryhealth#bronchoscopy
3 weeks to go until the HBF Run for a Reason. Team Breathe is raising $10,000 for lung research. Support the campaign with a donation.
https://t.co/2wXPeAhIQI
Run for Research. Run for Every Breath.
#lungresearchsuperpower#lungresearch#research
Do you have a cough that wonβt go away or feel breathless more than usual? It may be time to check your lungs.
Free lung health checks
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
14 May, 9amβ4pm
Learn more: https://t.co/jGWItAonyc
#LungHealthAwarenessMonth#YourLungsMatter#WAShinesBlue
Today is #WorldAsthmaDay. Over 2.7 million Australians live with #asthma.
The Institute is offering a free lung health check in Perth on 14 May at SCGH, 9amβ4pm. No referral needed: https://t.co/jGWItAonyc
Asthma trials also open now: https://t.co/Jt9QwygyRZ
#lungresearch
May is Lung Health Awareness Month π
WA is lighting up blue across Perth, Bunbury, Port Hedland, Newman & beyond to remind you to check your lungs.
Free checks: Thu 14 May, 9amβ4pm, SCGH.
Your lungs matter: https://t.co/jGWItAonyc
#lunghealthawarenessmonth#washinesblue
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Early to Mid-Career & Senior Laurent Fellowships now close 29 May 2026.
1. 1-3 months research collaboration (EMC)
2. 2-4 weeks partnership building (Senior)
3. UWA/IRH β UCL
4. Fully funded
Apply: https://t.co/EF7IGI6SJn
#ResearchFellowship#LungResearch