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The Department of Respiratory Research@Alfred has a strong track record of delivering best practice clinical care, community outreach and internationally-acclaimed translational research.

We're part of the School of Translational Medicine
(formerly the Central Clinical School).

Research

Our research spans a unique spectrum of expertise in advanced lung diseases from asthma and sleep apnoea to pulmonary hypertension, lung transplantation and cystic fibrosis.

Education

Studying immunology provides a solid foundation to understanding many aspects of human disease. You'll learn from some of Australia's leading immunologists and benefit from our strong clinical connections.

Available research projects

Browse our student research projects. Start your research journey with Monash University’s largest research Faculty.

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Our impact

Alfred Research Alliance

Hear how the Alfred Research Alliance is producing some of the world's leading translational research – breaking down barriers between the lab and clinic to deliver improved health outcomes for millions of Australians.

Watch this video about to see our impact.

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Respiratory research news

Singing programs can help those with lung disease

Singing songs by the likes of Elvis and The Beatles can improve the quality of life of people with lung disease and help reduce their symptoms, new research has found.
8 October, 2025 Translational Medicine
Monash news

MRFF grants tackle cardiac, respiratory, lung and neurology care gaps

Central Clinical School researchers, with colleagues from our Sub-Faculty in the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (SPHPM), are leading more than $5 million in MRFF grants.
16 February, 2024 Clinical Sciences - The Alfred

Congratulations to Central Clinical School NHMRC Investigator grant recipients!

Congratulations to our National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grant recipients in Central Clinical School, Dr Narelle Cox, Associate Professor Gemma Sharp and Professor Karin Jandeleit-Dahm.
13 October, 2022 Clinical Sciences - The Alfred