
Overview
Background
Professor Peter Sly is the Director, Children's Health and Environment Program. Professor Sly is a NHMRC Leadership Fellow (L3) and an emeritus paediatric respiratory physician with extensive research experience in respiratory physiology, developmental immunology and children's environmental health. Professor Sly’s research aims to understand the mechanisms underlying chronic childhood lung diseases in order to improve clinical management and to delay or prevent their onset, with consequent reductions in adult lung diseases. A combination of basic science, longitudinal cohort studies and translation of research findings into clinical practice, including clinical trials, are included in three main areas: asthma, cystic fibrosis and children’s environmental health
Professor Sly is an advisor to the World Health Organisation Department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Disease and currently serves on International Advisory Boards and committees, including: WHO network of Collaborating Centres in Children’s Environmental Health; Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) Study, Canada; the Infant Lung Health Study, Paarl, South Africa; and A SHARED Future: Achieving Strength, Health, and Autonomy, through Renewable Energy Development for the Future.
Availability
- Professor Peter Sly is:
- Not available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Medical Science, University of Melbourne
- Doctoral Diploma of Medicine, University of Melbourne
- Doctoral Diploma of Science (Advanced), University of Western Australia
Research interests
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Asthma
Understanding mechanisms that underlie risks for developing asthma in susceptible children
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Cystic Fibrosis
Understanding the mechanisms underlying the development of lung disease early in life and why and how this progresses
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Impact of environmental exposures in early life
Improving methods of assessing environmental exposures during fetal development and in early postnatal life. Improving methods for assessing the effects of early life environmental exposures and understanding how these increase long-tern risk of chronic disease.
Works
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2024
Journal Article
The hospitalisation risk of chronic circulatory and respiratory diseases associated with coal mining in the general population in Queensland, Australia
Cortes-Ramirez, J., Mengersen, K., Morawska, L., Sly, P., Jagals, P. and Wraith, D. (2024). The hospitalisation risk of chronic circulatory and respiratory diseases associated with coal mining in the general population in Queensland, Australia. Science of the Total Environment, 949 174989, 174989. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174989
2024
Journal Article
A near-complete genome of the uncultured <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> phage COMBAT-CF_PAR1 isolated from the lungs of an infant with cystic fibrosis
Agudelo-Romero, Patricia, Caparros-Martin, Jose A., Sharma, Abhinav, Saladié, Montserrat, Sly, Peter D., Stick, Stephen M., O´Gara, Fergal and COMBAT study group (2024). A near-complete genome of the uncultured Staphylococcus aureus phage COMBAT-CF_PAR1 isolated from the lungs of an infant with cystic fibrosis. Microbiology Resource Announcements, 13 (12) e01047-24, e0104724. doi: 10.1128/mra.01047-24
2024
Journal Article
Mental health, behaviour and sleep quality in children 6–11 years before and after elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor initiation
Douglas, Tonia, Deery, Maddison, Kimball, Hayley, Cobham, Vanessa E., Panochini, Sophia, Robinson, Paul D., Wainwright, Claire E., Sly, Peter D. and Blake, Tamara (2024). Mental health, behaviour and sleep quality in children 6–11 years before and after elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor initiation. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2024.10.002
2024
Journal Article
Understanding the role of innate immune training in prevention of respiratory infections
Sly, Peter D. (2024). Understanding the role of innate immune training in prevention of respiratory infections. Pediatric Pulmonology, 60 (S1), S13-S14. doi: 10.1002/ppul.27278
2024
Journal Article
Reply to Myers and Rosser: A comment about studying the health effects of smoke produced by prescribed fire
Vilcins, Dwan, Lee, Wen R, Blake, Tamara L., Wu, Wenbo, Cormier, Stephania and Sly, Peter D. (2024). Reply to Myers and Rosser: A comment about studying the health effects of smoke produced by prescribed fire. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 210 (11), 1384-1385. doi: 10.1164/rccm.202408-1614le
2024
Journal Article
Oximetry and carbon dioxide screening for ventilatory requirements in children with spinal muscular atrophy type 1-3
Chacko, Archana, Sly, Peter D., Ware, Robert S., Young, Emily, Robinson, Jacob, Williams, Gordon and Gauld, Leanne M. (2024). Oximetry and carbon dioxide screening for ventilatory requirements in children with spinal muscular atrophy type 1-3. Sleep Medicine, 122, 208-212. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2024.08.022
2024
Conference Publication
Machine learning algorithms to predict bronchiolitis hospitalisations in the first year of life
Mattes, Joerg, Martins Costa Gomes, Gabriela, Da Silva Sena, Carla Rebecca, Riveros, Carlos, Szwec, Stuart, Robinson, Paul D., Sly, Peter D., Murphy, Vanessa E., Gibson, Peter G. and Collison, Adam (2024). Machine learning algorithms to predict bronchiolitis hospitalisations in the first year of life. ERS International Congress 2024, Vienna, Austria, 7–11 September 2024. Sheffield, United Kingdom: European Respiratory Society. doi: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2024.pa1403
2024
Conference Publication
Asthma management in pregnancy and infant respiratory outcomes
Brew Haasdyk, Bronwyn, Gibson, Peter, Collison, Adam, Robinson, Paul, Sly, Peter, Jensen, Megan, Robijn, Annelies, Mattes, Joerg and Murphy, Vanessa (2024). Asthma management in pregnancy and infant respiratory outcomes. European-Respiratory-Society Congress (ERS), Vienna Austria, Sep 07-11, 2024. SHEFFIELD: European Respiratory Society. doi: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2024.oa2896
2024
Conference Publication
Late Breaking Abstract - Differences in remodelling and autophagy-related biomarkers at birth from offspring of asthmatic and healthy mothers are associated with subsequent infant lung function and bronchiolitis hospitalisation in infancy
da Silva Sena, Carla Rebeca, Martins Costa Gomes, Gabriela, Gorlanova, Olga, Künstle, Noëmi, Rüttimann, Céline, Schulzke, Sven, Steinberg, Ruth, De Queiroz Andrade, Ediane, De Gouveia Belinelo, Patricia, Wyler, Florian, Müller, Loretta, Yammine, Sophie, Robinson, Paul D, Sly, Peter D, Murphy, Vanessa, Gibson, Peter, Latzin, Philipp, Mattes, Joerg, Collison, Adam and Frey, Urs (2024). Late Breaking Abstract - Differences in remodelling and autophagy-related biomarkers at birth from offspring of asthmatic and healthy mothers are associated with subsequent infant lung function and bronchiolitis hospitalisation in infancy. European-Respiratory-Society Congress (ERS), Vienna Austria, Sep 07-11, 2024. SHEFFIELD: European Respiratory Society. doi: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2024.pa1402
2024
Conference Publication
Quantitative start of test criteria for spirometry in preschool children
Busi, Luciano Enrique and Sly, Peter David (2024). Quantitative start of test criteria for spirometry in preschool children. European-Respiratory-Society Congress (ERS), Vienna Austria, Sep 07-11, 2024. SHEFFIELD: European Respiratory Society. doi: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2024.pa1461
2024
Journal Article
Azithromycin reduces bronchial wall thickening in infants with cystic fibrosis
Chen, Yuxin, Charbonnier, Jean-Paul, Andrinopoulou, Eleni-Rosalina, Sly, Peter D., Stick, Stephen M. and Tiddens, Harm A. W. M. (2024). Azithromycin reduces bronchial wall thickening in infants with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 23 (5), 870-873. doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2024.04.001
2024
Journal Article
Indoor air quality: bibliometric analysis of the published literature between 2018 and 2023
Nazli, Siti Nurshahida, Vilcins, Dwan, Sly, Peter D., Razak, Azli Abd, Sabri, Nurhidayah and Ibrahim, Tengku Nilam Baizura Tengku (2024). Indoor air quality: bibliometric analysis of the published literature between 2018 and 2023. Environmental Quality Management, 34 (1) e22297. doi: 10.1002/tqem.22297
2024
Conference Publication
Association of maternal air pollution exposure and infant lung function is modified by genetic propensity to oxidative stress
Vilcins, Dwan, Lee, Wen Ray, Pham, Cindy, Tanner, Sam, Knibbs, Luke D., Burgner, Dave, Blake, Tamara L., Mansell, Toby, Ponsonby, Anne Louise and Sly, Peter (2024). Association of maternal air pollution exposure and infant lung function is modified by genetic propensity to oxidative stress. ISEE 2024: 36th Annual Conference of the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology, Santiago, Chile, 25-28 August 2024. Research Triangle Park, NC United States: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. doi: 10.1289/isee.2024.0021
2024
Journal Article
Male autism spectrum disorder is linked to brain aromatase disruption by prenatal BPA in multimodal investigations and 10HDA ameliorates the related mouse phenotype
Symeonides, Christos, Vacy, Kristina, Thomson, Sarah, Tanner, Sam, Chua, Hui Kheng, Dixit, Shilpi, Mansell, Toby, O’Hely, Martin, Novakovic, Boris, Herbstman, Julie B., Wang, Shuang, Guo, Jia, Chia, Jessalynn, Tran, Nhi Thao, Hwang, Sang Eun, Britt, Kara, Chen, Feng, Kim, Tae Hwan, Reid, Christopher A., El-Bitar, Anthony, Bernasochi, Gabriel B., Delbridge, Lea M. Durham, Harley, Vincent R., Yap, Yann W., Dewey, Deborah, Love, Chloe J., Burgner, David, Tang, Mimi L. K., Sly, Peter D. ... Boon, Wah Chin (2024). Male autism spectrum disorder is linked to brain aromatase disruption by prenatal BPA in multimodal investigations and 10HDA ameliorates the related mouse phenotype. Nature Communications, 15 (1) 6367, 1-22. doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-48897-8
2024
Journal Article
Asthma and decreased lung function in children exposed to Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs): an updated meta-analysis unveiling research gaps
Rafiee, Ata, Faridi, Sasan, Sly, Peter D., Stone, Lara, Kennedy, Lynsey and Mahabee-Gittens, E. Melinda (2024). Asthma and decreased lung function in children exposed to Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs): an updated meta-analysis unveiling research gaps. Environmental Research, 262 119827, 119827. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119827
2024
Journal Article
Association of Maternal Air Pollution Exposure and Infant Lung Function Is Modified by Genetic Propensity to Oxidative Stress
Vilcins, Dwan, Lee, Wen Ray, Pham, Cindy, Tanner, Sam, Knibbs, Luke D., Burgner, David, Blake, Tamara L., Mansell, Toby, Ponsonby, Anne-Louise, Sly, Peter D. and Barwon Infant Study Investigator Group (2024). Association of Maternal Air Pollution Exposure and Infant Lung Function Is Modified by Genetic Propensity to Oxidative Stress. Children, 11 (8) 937, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/children11080937
2024
Journal Article
Traffic-related air pollution and childhood asthma—are the risks appropriately mitigated in australia?
Walter, Clare, Sly, Peter D., Head, Brian W., Keogh, Diane and Lansbury, Nina (2024). Traffic-related air pollution and childhood asthma—are the risks appropriately mitigated in australia?. Atmosphere, 15 (842) 842, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/atmos15070842
2024
Journal Article
Assessing the impact of wildfire smoke exposure on lung health: A pilot feasibility study using prescribed fires as a model
Vilcins, Dwan, Lee, Wen R., Blake, Tamara L., Wu, Wenbo, Cormier, Stephania and Sly, Peter D. (2024). Assessing the impact of wildfire smoke exposure on lung health: A pilot feasibility study using prescribed fires as a model. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 210 (7), 936-937. doi: 10.1164/rccm.202403-0625RL
2024
Journal Article
Tolerance to Haemophilus influenzae infection in human epithelial cells: Insights from a primary cell-based model
Kappler, Ulrike, Henningham, Anna, Nasreen, Marufa, Yamamoto, Ayaho, Buultjens, Andrew H., Stinear, Timothy P., Sly, Peter and Fantino, Emmanuelle (2024). Tolerance to Haemophilus influenzae infection in human epithelial cells: Insights from a primary cell-based model. PLoS Pathogens, 20 (7) e1012282, e1012282. doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1012282
2024
Journal Article
Assessment of bronchodilator response in preschoolers: A systematic review
Wong, Matthew D., Condon, Kathleena, Robinson, Paul D., Suresh, Sadasivam, Zahir, Syeda Farah, Sly, Peter D. and Blake, Tamara L. (2024). Assessment of bronchodilator response in preschoolers: A systematic review. Pediatric Pulmonology, 59 (11), 1-16. doi: 10.1002/ppul.27112
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Peter Sly is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Characterizing the Environmental Burden and Health Impact of Electronic Waste (e-waste) in Bangladesh
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Maternal exposure to phthalates and allergic disease in children
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dwan Vilcins
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Doctor Philosophy
Respiratory Guidelines for the Management of Paediatric Neuromuscular Disease
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zephanie Tyack
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Doctor Philosophy
Role of airway obstruction in the development of asthma
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tamara Blake
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Doctor Philosophy
Air pollution, oxidative stress and dietary antioxidants
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dwan Vilcins
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Doctor Philosophy
Providing evidence to guide public health messages during bushfire smoke events
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dwan Vilcins
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigations into the importance of antimicrobial residues in the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in peri-urban dairy farms of Nepal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Deirdre Mikkelsen, Dr Nicholas Clark, Professor Ricardo Soares Magalhaes
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Doctor Philosophy
Improving detection of pulmonary graft-vs-host disease (pGVHD) post haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tamara Blake, Professor Paul Robinson
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Traffic-related air pollution: impact on respiratory health and attitudes to self-protective behaviours amongst urban Vietnamese children
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Phong Thai, Associate Professor Dung Phung
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Enteropathogen infection and Household Factors Associated with Linear Child Growth in Bangladesh
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Novel green space measures and birthweight in Queensland, Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Jagals, Dr Peter Baker
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Incorporating Epidemiological Studies into Integrated Environmental Health Impact Assessment of Coal Mining
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Jagals
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the Effects of Atmospheric Environment on Children's Health in Hanoi, Vietnam
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jochen Mueller, Associate Professor Phong Thai, Associate Professor Dung Phung
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Improving the clinical utility of the Forced Oscillation Technique in preschool-aged children
Principal Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Assessing Exposure of Young Australian Children to Toxicants in the Home Environment using a Web-Based Questionnaire
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Jagals
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Mitigating the health impacts of air pollution in Australia: From research to policy.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Brian Head, Associate Professor Nina Lansbury
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Epidemiological investigations into avian influenza virus environmental contamination in live bird markets of Dhaka's metropolitan area, Bangladesh
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nicholas Clark, Professor Ricardo Soares Magalhaes
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Children's Environmental Health in Least Developed Countries: a modelling approach to support policy decisions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Jagals
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Trajectories of asthma symptom and their associations with family, neighbourhood, and psychosocial environmental factors among children in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Abdullah Mamun
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2022
Master Philosophy
Investigating the molecular mechanisms of macrophage polarisation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Abdullah Tarique
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Assessing Early-life Human Exposure to Selected Pesticides Using Urinary Biomarkers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jochen Mueller
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Early Life Predictors of Peak Lung function at 21 years Findings from a Longitudinal Cohort Study
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Abdullah Mamun
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Statistical methods for analysing the health effects of prenatal exposure to mixtures of correlated endocrine-disrupting chemicals
Associate Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Establishing a wound healing model in well differentiated cultures of primary human nasal epithelial cells
Associate Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Assessing body burden of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in infants/toddlers through analysis of faeces
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jochen Mueller
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the cellular and molecular processes that link RAGE gene-deletion with the development of pneumovirus-induced bronchiolitis and paucigranulocytic asthma
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor John Upham
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
The antiviral defects of the airway epithelium associated with wheeze and atopy in children and asthma in adults
Associate Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Immunomodulation of allergic airway inflammation by mesenchymal stem cells
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Acute lower respiratory infections in infants in the tropics: Environmental drivers of seasonal epidemics
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Gail Williams
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Assessing environmental exposures in Australian children. A case study of bisphenol A
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jochen Mueller
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