
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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2013
Journal Article
Respiratory impedance and bronchodilator responsiveness in healthy children aged 2-13 years
Calogero, Claudia, Simpson, Shannon J., Lombardi, Enrico, Parri, Niccolo, Cuomo, Barbara, Palumbo, Massimo, de Martino, Maurizio, Shackleton, Claire, Verheggen, Maureen, Gavidia, Tania, Franklin, Peter J, Kusel, Merci M. M., Park, Judy, Sly, Peter D. and Hall, Graham L. (2013). Respiratory impedance and bronchodilator responsiveness in healthy children aged 2-13 years. Pediatric Pulmonology, 48 (7), 707-715. doi: 10.1002/ppul.22699
2013
Journal Article
Distribution of early structural lung changes due to cystic fibrosis detected with chest computed tomography
Mott, Lauren S., Park, Judy, Gangell, Catherine L., de Klerk, Nicholas H., Sly, Peter D., Murray, Conor P. and Stick, Stephen M. (2013). Distribution of early structural lung changes due to cystic fibrosis detected with chest computed tomography. Journal of Pediatrics, 163 (1), 243-248.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.12.042
2013
Journal Article
Poor growth and pneumonia seasonality in infants in the Philippines: cohort and time series studies
Paynter, Stuart, Ware, Robert S., Lucero, Marilla G., Tallo, Veronica, Nohynek, Hanna, Simoes, Eric A. F., Weinstein, Philip, Sly, Peter D., Williams, Gail, ARIVAC Consortium and Riley, Ian (2013). Poor growth and pneumonia seasonality in infants in the Philippines: cohort and time series studies. PLoS One, 8 (6) e67528, e67528.1-e67528.9. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0067528
2013
Journal Article
Severity and persistence of asthma and mental health: a birth cohort study
Goodwin, R.D., Robinson, M., Sly, P.D., McKeague, I.W., Susser, E.S., Zubrick, S.R., Stanley, F.J. and Mattes, E. (2013). Severity and persistence of asthma and mental health: a birth cohort study. Psychological Medicine, 43 (6), 1313-1322. doi: 10.1017/S0033291712001754
2013
Journal Article
Sunshine, rainfall, humidity and child pneumonia in the tropics: time-series analyses
Paynter, S., Weinstein, P., Ware, R. S., Lucero, M. G., Tallo, V., Nohynek, H., Barnett, A. G., Skelly, C., Simoes, E. A. F., Sly, P. D., Williams, G. and ARIVAC Consortium (2013). Sunshine, rainfall, humidity and child pneumonia in the tropics: time-series analyses. Epidemiology and Infection, 141 (6), 1328-1336. doi: 10.1017/S0950268812001379
2013
Journal Article
How children with asthma breathe: have we been overlooking a problem?
Goyal, Vikas and Sly, Peter D. (2013). How children with asthma breathe: have we been overlooking a problem?. European Respiratory Journal, 41 (5), 1008-1009. doi: 10.1183/09031936.00204412
2013
Journal Article
Environmental contributions to the leading causes of disease burden among Australian children
Norman, Rosana E., Veerman, J. Lennert, Scott, James, Fantino, Emmanuelle, Bailie, Ross, Sly, Peter D. and Cleghorn, Geoffrey (2013). Environmental contributions to the leading causes of disease burden among Australian children. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 56 (5), 481-484. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e3182848a23
2013
Journal Article
Risk factors for bronchiectasis in children with cystic fibrosis
Sly, Peter D., Gangell, Catherine L., Chen, Linping, Ware, Robert S., Ranganathan, Sarath, Mott, Lauren S., Murray, Conor P. and Stick, Stephen M. (2013). Risk factors for bronchiectasis in children with cystic fibrosis. New England Journal of Medicine, 368 (21), 1963-1970. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1301725
2013
Journal Article
Environmental exposures: an underrecognized contribution to noncommunicable diseases
Norman, Rosana E., Carpenter, David O., Scott, James, Brune, Marie Noel and Sly, Peter D. (2013). Environmental exposures: an underrecognized contribution to noncommunicable diseases. Reviews on Environmental Health, 28 (1), 59-65. doi: 10.1515/reveh-2012-0033
2013
Journal Article
In utero exposure to arsenic alters lung development and genes related to immune and mucociliary function in mice
Ramsey, Kathryn A., Bosco, Anthony, McKenna, Katherine L., Carter, Kim W., Elliot, John G., Berry, Luke J., Sly, Peter D., Larcombe, Alexander N. and Zosky, Graeme R. (2013). In utero exposure to arsenic alters lung development and genes related to immune and mucociliary function in mice. Environmental Health Perspectives, 121 (2), 244-250. doi: 10.1289/ehp.1205590
2013
Journal Article
In utero exposure to low dose arsenic via drinking water impairs early life lung mechanics in mice
Ramsey, Kathryn A., Larcombe, Alexander N., Sly, Peter D. and Zosky, Graeme R. (2013). In utero exposure to low dose arsenic via drinking water impairs early life lung mechanics in mice. BMC Pharmacology & Toxicology, 14 (1) 13, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/2050-6511-14-13
2013
Conference Publication
Quality control of the forced oscillation technique: the role of data analysis in the detection of leak?
Shackleton, C. E. and Sly, P. D. (2013). Quality control of the forced oscillation technique: the role of data analysis in the detection of leak?. Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science 2013 Annual Scientific Meetings, Darwin, NT, Australia, 22-27 March 2013. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/resp.12044
2013
Book Chapter
Asthma Pathogenesis
Holgate, Stephen T. and Sly, Peter D. (2013). Asthma Pathogenesis. Middleton's Allergy: Principles and Practice. (pp. 812-841) edited by Adkinson, N., Bochner, Bruce, Burks, A., Busse, William, Holgate, Stephen, Lemanske, Robert and O'Hehir, Robyn. Philadelphia, PA., United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-08593-9.00051-6
2013
Conference Publication
Early puberty is associated with higher lung function in males at 21 years: findings from a longitudinal cohort
Suresh, S., O'Callaghan, M., Sly, P. D. and Mamun, A. (2013). Early puberty is associated with higher lung function in males at 21 years: findings from a longitudinal cohort. *, *, *. New York, United States: American Thoracic Society.
2013
Conference Publication
Pulmonary infection and inflammation in infancy is associated with reduced spirometry at school-age in children with cystic fibrosis (CF)
Ramsey, K. A., Ranganathan, S., Skoric, B., Linanne, B., Franklin, P. J., Sly, P. D., Stick, S. M. and Hall, G. L. (2013). Pulmonary infection and inflammation in infancy is associated with reduced spirometry at school-age in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science 2013 Annual Scientific Meetings, Darwin, NT, Australia, 22-27 March 2013. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/resp.12045
2013
Journal Article
Environmental Contributions to Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Grant, Kristen L., Carpenter, David O., Sly, Leith J. and Sly, Peter D. (2013). Environmental Contributions to Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Environmental Immunology and Toxicology, 1 (2), 89-91. doi: 10.7178/jeit.12
2013
Conference Publication
An age-specific urine flow model to estimate daily bisphenol A exposure in Australian children
Heffernan, Amy, Eaglesham, G., Hobson, Peter, Toms, Leisa-Maree, Aylward, Lesa, Sly, Peter and Mueller, Jochen (2013). An age-specific urine flow model to estimate daily bisphenol A exposure in Australian children. Environment and Health. Conference of the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE), the International Society of Exposure Science (ISES), and the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ), Basel, Switzerland, 19-23 August 2013. doi: 10.1289/ehp.ehbasel13
2013
Conference Publication
Exacerbation of chronic cigarette smoke induced lung disease by rhinovirus
Larcombe, A. N., Wong, R., Iosifidis, T., Foong, R. E., Berry, L. J. and Sly, P. D. (2013). Exacerbation of chronic cigarette smoke induced lung disease by rhinovirus. Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science 2013 Annual Scientific Meetings, Darwin, NT, Australia, 22-27 March 2013. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/resp.12046
2013
Conference Publication
Pulmonary infection in infants with cystic fibrosis (CF) leads to progressive ventilation inhomogenities
Simpson, S. J., Stick, S. M., Park, J., Ranganathan, S., Logie, K. M., Skoric, B., Berry, L., Sly, P. D. and Hall, G. L. (2013). Pulmonary infection in infants with cystic fibrosis (CF) leads to progressive ventilation inhomogenities. Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science 2013 Annual Scientific Meetings, Darwin, NT, Australia, 22-27 March 2013. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/resp.12045
2013
Conference Publication
Viability of pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa) in cough aerosols from adult cystic fibrosis (CF) patients
Kidd, T. J., Knibbs, L. D., Johnson, G., Kattenbelt, J. A., Ramsay, K. A., Wood, M., Beevers, A., O'Rourke, P. K., Wainwright, C. E., Grimwood, K., Sly, P., Morawska, L. and Bell, S. C. (2013). Viability of pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa) in cough aerosols from adult cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science 2013 Annual Scientific Meetings, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-27 March 2013. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/resp.12045
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
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
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
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
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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
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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