I am a clinician-scientist and endocrinologist most interested in clinical problems associated with bone, in particular the highly heritable disease of osteoporosis. I hope by studying genetic determinants of bone mass to determine the key genes involved, with the long term aim of informing the development of novel therapies for this common, painful and disabling disease.
Optimising Respiratory Care Of The Preterm Infant Using Regional Volumetric Strategies
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$282,086.00
Summary
Preterm birth is defined by the fragile under-developed lung needing to engage in air-breathing. Most preterm babies need respiratory support, but used inappropriately these life-saving therapies can increase the risk of long-term lung injury. This Fellowship will support a program designed to generate clinically meaningful outcomes through molecular, translational and clinical studies founded on strong physiological and biological principles and innovative research techniques.
Improving Lung Protective Mechanical Ventilation In The Newborn Using Regional Lung Mechanics
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$249,130.00
Summary
Premature babies are at risk of severe, and potentially long-term, lung damage. These complications can be minimised if babies lungs are optimally supported from birth. Dr Tingay will examine the influence of different strategies for using mechanical ventilators to help inflate the lung at birth, and their interactions with other therapies used to enhance lung maturity, using exciting new imaging technologies. It will provide new insights into helping vulnerable preterm babies.