FUTURES EXPO SERIES
BREATHE
> Awarded $ 2.5 million from NHMRC CRE grant funding and $ 1 million from MRFF grants .
> Funded two PhD scholarships , one Master scholarship and four PostDoc positions .
> Presented at ‘ American Physical Society – Division of Fluid Dynamics ’ conference in Washington , USA , 2023 , and the ‘ Australian Fluid Mechanics Conference 2022 ’.
Mitigating airborne threats to health through cross-collaborative science , health and engineering research
RESEARCH PROJECT
BREATHE tackles complex problems posed by airborne aerosol threats within built environments , including different healthcare settings , aged care and schools . Considering the potential harm to human health , control of aerosol threats is critical for community health , the safety of health workers , aged care workers and workers in office buildings , people residing in housing towers and those visiting indoor entertainment and social venues .
The organisation ’ s research is underpinned by a collaborative , multidisciplinary team of academic experts from medicine , engineering and built environment to ensure a comprehensive and effective approach to overcoming complex challenges posed . They employ innovative technology that incorporates epidemiology , aerosol measurement science , virology , modelling , flow simulation , mapping , and fluid dynamics .
BREATHE also works directly with government and non-government agencies in health , aged care and other sectors to help implement solutions that mitigate airborne threats . They are currently collecting field data in community settings spanning health care , aged care and schools across Australia .
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