The Centre for Innovative Pleural Research
Patient-centred
In Australia, pleural effusion affects more than 60,000 individuals annually. The Centre for Innovative Pleural Research is committed to advancing novel therapeutic strategies in pleural disease to improve overall quality of life.
The Centre leads national and international research initiatives designed to optimise the management of pleural effusions, prioritising a patient-centred approach.
New research approaches include non-malignant pleural effusions associated with cardiac, hepatic, and renal disease. The overarching objectives of these studies are to develop less invasive treatment modalities, achieve superior patient outcomes and minimise the frequency of recurrent medical interventions.
Our Research
Under the leadership of Professor Gary Lee, a pioneer in pleural research, we are now extending our scope to include collaboration with specialists in cardiology, hepatology and renal medicine looking at benign pleural effusion.
Our national and international collaborations expedite the translation of leading-edge pleural disease advancements into patient care.
Driving the Future of
Pleural Disease Research
Our Research Collaborations
Include the Following Sites:
Australia:
- The Institute for Respiratory Health
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Western Australia
- University of Western Australia
- Fiona Stanley Hospital, Western Australia
- SJOG Midland Hospital, Western Australia
- National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases
- Northern Hospital, Victoria, Australia
- Concord Hospital, New South Wales, Australia
- Royal North Shore Hospital, New South Wales, Australia
- Macquarie Hospital, New South Wales, Australia
- Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia
- John Hunter Hospital, New South Wales, Australia
- St Vincent’s Sydney Hospital, New South Wales, Australia
- Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia
- Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Queensland, Australia
New Zealand:
Other:
The Australian Pleural Seminars
The Australasian Pleural Seminars (TAPS) was launched to promote better clinical practice and research in pleural medicine through online lectures and case discussions. It is aimed at doctors or health practitioners looking after patients with pleural disease. We aim to provide updates and high-quality interactive discussions on topics relevant to patient care.