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with this disease?\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have discovered a specific immune cell signature that identifies that a sub-group of patients who were initially diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), also present with autoimmune-like features. Although further validation is needed, this signature may be useful in identifying this group of patients early. It is possible that these individuals with altered immune responses may be more likely to respond to treatment with immunotherapy.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">For&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tylah<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;Miles, research means new discoveries and new treatments.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What do you hope to achieve with this research project?<\/span><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our research investigates the cell-mediated responses driving lung fibrosis. In our laboratory we combine the analysis of pre-clinical models of disease with the detailed analysis of patient samples. Specifically, we are investigating the functional role of immune cells in the development and progression of lung fibrosis. We hope that in time, identifying how these cells contribute to IPF will lead to the discovery of potential novel therapeutic targets.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">For Tylah Miles, research means improving the quality of life for people with lung diseases.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How important was the funding from Lung Foundation Australia to your work?<\/span><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This research project forms the basis of my PhD studies, which are jointly funded by a Research Training Program Scholarship from the University of Western Australia and the Lung Foundation Australia Bill van Nierop PhD Scholarship in IPF.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">F<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">unding from Lung Foundation Australia<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;allowed&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">me&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">to work<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;full-<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">time&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">focusing on the role of immune cells in lung fibrosis.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do you have a message for Lung Foundation Australia\u2019s supporters?<\/span><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our\u202flaboratory<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">based\u202fresearch relies heavily on grant funding, your fundraising efforts as well as your participation in our clinical sample collection. We would like to thank you, the Lung Foundation Australia\u2019s supporters, for your ongoing support and encouragement. Together we will reduce the burden of chronic respiratory disorders.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"#4f9837\"}}} -->\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"block-6bac9125-62ef-4ef3-a07f-f009ad31f6f7\" style=\"color:#4f9837\">Research saves lives and gives hope for a cure.<br>Give hope. Give to research today.<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"contentJustification\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\"><!-- wp:button {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#4f9837\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/donate\/\" style=\"background-color:#4f9837\">Donate today <\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":2687,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lungfoundation.com.au\\\/stories\\\/bills-story\\\/story-card-bill\\\/\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Story-Card-Bill.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2687 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>30 Reasons for Research<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For Bill, the research of&nbsp;those such as&nbsp;Tylah&nbsp;Miles&nbsp;means hope for a greater understanding of lung disease, better medications to deal with it and a slowing of disease progression.&nbsp;Bill was diagnosed with IPF in&nbsp;2015&nbsp;and&nbsp;has since&nbsp;taken on gruelling physical and mental challenges to raise funds for&nbsp;this much needed&nbsp;research.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"contentJustification\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\"><!-- wp:button -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/stories\/bills-story\/\">Read Bill's story<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->","post_title":"Tylah Miles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"tylah-miles","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-08-20 15:20:43","post_modified_gmt":"2021-08-20 05:20:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=researcher&#038;p=1555","menu_order":0,"post_type":"researcher","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1563,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-18 16:01:58","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-18 06:01:58","post_content":"<h4>What are some of the key findings, progress and discoveries you have made with your research to date \u2013 and how will this make a difference to patients with this disease?<\/h4>\nIn my opinion, a key finding with the greatest potential to benefit patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is that fibroblasts from different patients show differences in responsiveness to Pirfenidone, one of the two available drug therapies for IPF. The implication of this is that we may be able to identify fibroblast-derived biomarkers which may identify particular patients who would be most likely to benefit from treatment with Pirfenidone.\n<h4>What do you hope to achieve with this research project?<\/h4>\nI hope to better understand clinical differences between patients whose fibroblasts responded to Pirfenidone and those whose fibroblasts did not.\n<h4>How important was the funding from Lung Foundation Australia to your work?<\/h4>\nFunding from Lung Foundation Australia helped to provide the very first bits of data, which were presented at national and international conferences to great interest. The pilot data generated through this award is being used to support further funding applications.\n<h4>Do you have a message for Lung Foundation Australia\u2019s supporters?<\/h4>\nMy message for Lung Foundation Australia's supporters is: thank you for your contributions to this great society. I'm grateful for the opportunity to pursue my research interests and look forward to continuing to advance our understanding of IPF and other lung diseases.","post_title":"Jade Jaffar","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"jade-jaffar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-07 20:15:00","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-07 10:15:00","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=researcher&#038;p=1563","menu_order":0,"post_type":"researcher","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7523,"post_author":"85","post_date":"2020-03-04 16:17:10","post_date_gmt":"2020-03-04 06:17:10","post_content":"<!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\",\"level\":4} -->\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>For&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Dr&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Laura Glenn research means answering clinical questions using rigorous processes to generate evidence-based solutions<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dr Laura Glenn is a final year Advanced Trainee in Respiratory Medicine, having completed her core training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in 2019. She is commencing a PhD this year under the supervision of two of her female role models &amp; mentors, A\/Professor Tamera&nbsp;Corte&nbsp;and Dr Lauren Troy, in the RPA Interstitial Lung Diseases Unit. She also has a passion for teaching, and her&nbsp;longer-term&nbsp;goal is to become a Respiratory Physician in a teaching hospital, contributing to education and clinical research with a particular focus on ILD and bronchiectasis. In her spare time, Laura enjoys the park with her dog and is an avid reader and amateur yogi.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What inspired or motivated you to undertake this research project?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Observing first-hand the impact that current barriers to accurate and timely Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) diagnosis has on patients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I hope research will lead to more efficient diagnostic pathways for patients and improve holistic management of people with respiratory illnesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>How do you envision this will impact the health and wellbeing of patients?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I hope that my research will contribute to more easily accessible, accurate and safe diagnostic pathways for patients with ILD. We want to investigate previously unidentified or poorly understood&nbsp;pathobiologic&nbsp;pathways and biomarkers of ILD such as Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, which will have implications not only for diagnosis, but also for prognostication and treatment of ILD.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>How important was funding from Lung Foundation Australia for your work?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Funding from Lung Foundation Australia through generous donations and community fundraising is extremely important \u2013 this support will enable me to focus primarily on my research.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A number of&nbsp;our research awards are funded through generous donations from patients and families impacted by lung disease. If you had the opportunity, what would you say to someone considering donating to lung focused research?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Your generosity is incredibly important in helping to understand lung disease and pathways that can be utilised to find better ways to help patients. In supporting early career researchers such as myself, you are directly contributing to the advancement of lung-focused research.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>What is your hope for the future of research in this space?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My hope for the future is&nbsp;better understanding of the pathophysiology of pulmonary fibrosis and discovery of therapeutic targets that might lead to more treatments able to improve both quantity and quality of life for patients with chronic lung diseases. I also hope for increased equality of access to diagnosis and treatments for all patients across Australia.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Research saves lives and gives hope for a cure.<br><strong>Give hope. Give to research today<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter\"><!-- wp:button {\"customBackgroundColor\":\"#158c40\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" style=\"background-color:#158c40\">Donate today<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->","post_title":"Dr Laura Glenn","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"dr-laura-glenn","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-07 20:17:37","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-07 10:17:37","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=researcher&#038;p=7523","menu_order":0,"post_type":"researcher","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_posts_static","heading":"","view_more_link":null,"posts":[{"ID":180,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-04 15:11:40","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-04 05:11:40","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) fact sheet provides an understanding of the condition and covers topics including:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Experiences<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Treatment<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Management<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Medications<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Oxygen therapy<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Lung transplants<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Pulmonary rehabilitation<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Vaccination<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Emotional support<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For further information you can access the Life with Pulmonary Fibrosis booklet found <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?user_category=31&amp;search=life%20with%20pulmonary%20fibrosis\">here <\/a>or contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\">Information and Support Centre<\/a> on <a href=\"tel:1800 654 301\">1800 654 301<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)","post_excerpt":"The Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) fact sheet provides a brief overview of IPF, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and management.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ipf-fact-sheet","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-08-30 15:52:01","post_modified_gmt":"2023-08-30 05:52:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=180","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2685,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-25 07:55:18","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-24 21:55:18","post_content":"<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">For Bill,&nbsp;research means&nbsp;more time to see his grandchildren grow. And research means hope \u2026 hope for greater understanding of lung disease,&nbsp;and of better medications to&nbsp;deal with it.<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bill,&nbsp;father of three and grandfather to five,&nbsp;was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) in March 2015. Since then, despite having just 53&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;lung capacity,&nbsp;Bill&nbsp;has&nbsp;taken&nbsp;on two gruelling physical and mental challenges, sharing his inspiring story with communities along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2017,&nbsp;Bill completed The Long Walk for Lungs, a 15-day, 700km&nbsp;walk across central NSW which raised more than $100,000 to fund research and support services.&nbsp;Then, in 2018, he completed The Long Kayak for Lungs \u2013 a 42-day, 2,200km journey along the Murray River which raised another&nbsp;$94,000 to support Australians living with lung disease.&nbsp;From 2016 to 2018 Bill's fundraising activities raised more than $210,000 for research.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Those&nbsp;staggering efforts helped to fund the work of Tylah&nbsp;Miles, whose&nbsp;research into immune cells in lung fibrosis patients&nbsp;may eventually&nbsp;identify&nbsp;novel therapeutic targets.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThrough the association with Lung Foundation, I was able to get an understanding of how you could directly fund research,\u201d&nbsp;Bill&nbsp;said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThere is a real inequity in research about some of these lesser-known diseases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cI hope (research such as Tylah\u2019s) will provide the knowledge, alongside medications, to ease the journey; slow disease progression and in some cases even cure it.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bill recalls it was a \u201clittle scary\u201d when he was first diagnosed with early-stage IPF.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cMy older sister had been diagnosed with Interstitial Lung Disorder.&nbsp;So\u202fI was aware of disease progression&nbsp;\u2026&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cMy wife Lesley had just come through eight months of treatment for ovarian cancer, and we were in the process of being grateful that all went well and that she was in remission, and still is thankfully.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cIt was also a bit of a shock for my children, as they had watched my sister, their&nbsp;aunt, go through something like this several years earlier, at a time when little could be done. I didn\u2019t tell a lot of friends, as I\u2019d decided to have this fight privately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cIn hindsight this was a mistake as support is key, particularly in the early days&nbsp;\u2026&nbsp;I discovered that you can easily become consumed with the outcome rather than the journey, and what is not possible rather than what is.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bill, with the assistance of&nbsp;new&nbsp;medications becoming available, has defied the original diagnosis and takes great heart&nbsp;from research and pharmaceutical developments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThat was a great boost in the early days. I went&nbsp;from&nbsp;being told there\u2019s nothing we can do for you (to) suddenly having access to drugs. Even in the past six or seven months, some of these larger pharmaceutical companies have made further investments into research of pulmonary fibrosis \u2026&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cWhat I do struggle with is the fatigue that seems to accompany IPF. But I accept that and work my life around it. We still travel, eat out, and I work, just not at night.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThe side effects can take a toll on the mental side, as can be quite physically draining, but I have maintained my role and exercise despite them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Who knows what research may provide for us in the years ahead<\/em><em>&nbsp;\u2026 there is no hope without research, and there is no research without&nbsp;donations.<\/em><em>\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\"} -->\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Give hope to Australian families affected by PF. Every dollar makes a difference and fuels life-changing research.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"contentJustification\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\"><!-- wp:button {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#4f9837\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/donate\/\" style=\"background-color:#4f9837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donate today<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":1556,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lungfoundation.com.au\\\/researchers\\\/tylah-miles\\\/img_1022-800px\\\/\",\"mediaType\":\"image\",\"mediaWidth\":40} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_1022-800px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1556 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":5} -->\n<h5>Meet the Researcher<\/h5>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Through\u202finvestigating\u202fcell-mediated responses driving lung fibrosis,\u202fTylah\u202fMiles\u202fis\u202fhoping to\u202fdiscover\u202fpotential&nbsp;novel therapeutic targets.\u202fFunding from Lung Foundation Australia has allowed\u202fTylah\u202fto work full-time on\u202fher\u202fresearch, working\u202ftowards an improved quality of life for people with lung diseases.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"contentJustification\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\"><!-- wp:button -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/researchers\/tylah-miles\/\">Learn about Tylah's research<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->","post_title":"Bill's story","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bills-story","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-09-01 08:37:34","post_modified_gmt":"2021-08-31 22:37:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=story&#038;p=2685","menu_order":0,"post_type":"story","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":207,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2018-09-04 16:15:22","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-04 06:15:22","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join Lung Foundation Australia, Dr Greg Keir (Respiratory and Sleep Physician) and Bill van Nierop (IPF patient) for our Life with Current IPF medications webinar. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This webinar focuses on the current treatments available to people with an Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis diagnosis. Dr Keir also discusses the management of side effects that sometimes occur as a result of anti-fibrotic medications. Bill provides his own perspective of working through an IPF diagnosis and how he manages his condition and the side effects of medications. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For further information you can access the Life with Pulmonary Fibrosis booklet <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/?user_category=31&amp;search=life%20with%20pulmonary%20fibrosis\">here <\/a>or contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\">Information and Support Centre<\/a> on <a href=\"tel:1800 654 301\">1800 654 301<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Life with current IPF medications","post_excerpt":"In this webinar, Dr. Greg Keir (Respiratory and Sleep Physician) and Bill van Nierop (IPF patient) discuss Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) medications. 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