
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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2000
Journal Article
Sevoflurane for patients with asthma - Response
Habre, W and Sly, PD (2000). Sevoflurane for patients with asthma - Response. Anesthesia and Analgesia, 91 (1), 245-246. doi: 10.1097/00000539-200007000-00051
2000
Journal Article
Development of immunologic memory against tetanus toxoid and pertactin antigens from the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine in atopic versus nonatopic children
Holt, Patrick G., Rudin, Anna, Macaubas, Claudia, Holt, Barbara J., Rowe, Julie, Loh, Richard and Sly, Peter D. (2000). Development of immunologic memory against tetanus toxoid and pertactin antigens from the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine in atopic versus nonatopic children. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 105 (6), 1117-1122. doi: 10.1067/mai.2000.105804
2000
Journal Article
Differential effects of nitric oxide synthase inhibitors in an in vivo allergic rat model
Tulic, M.K., Wale, J.L., Holt, P.G. and Sly, P.D. (2000). Differential effects of nitric oxide synthase inhibitors in an in vivo allergic rat model. European Respiratory Journal, 15 (5), 870-877. doi: 10.1183/09031936.00.15587000
2000
Journal Article
Modification of the inflammatory response to allergen challenge after exposure to bacterial lipopolysaccharide
Tulic, M.K., Wale, J.L., Holt, P.G. and Sly, P.D. (2000). Modification of the inflammatory response to allergen challenge after exposure to bacterial lipopolysaccharide. American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology, 22 (5), 604-612.
2000
Journal Article
Pulmonary vascular congestion selectively potentiates airway responsiveness in piglets
Uhlig, T., Wildhaber, J.H., Carroll, N., Turner, D.J., Gray, P.R., Dore, N., James, A.L. and Sly, P.D. (2000). Pulmonary vascular congestion selectively potentiates airway responsiveness in piglets. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 161 (4), 1306-1313. doi: 10.1164/ajrccm.161.4.9707115
2000
Conference Publication
Influence of lung mechanics on pressure transmission during HFOV in preterm lambs
Pillow, JJ, Hantos, Z and Sly, PD (2000). Influence of lung mechanics on pressure transmission during HFOV in preterm lambs. BALTIMORE: INT PEDIATRIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
2000
Conference Publication
Inflammatory changes in the fetal sheep lung after in utero endotoxin exposure
Willet, KE, Jobe, AH, Ikegami, M, Newnham, JP and Sly, PD (2000). Inflammatory changes in the fetal sheep lung after in utero endotoxin exposure. BALTIMORE: INT PEDIATRIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
2000
Journal Article
In vitro assessment of an ultrasonic flowmeter for use in ventilated infants
Scalfaro, P., Cotting, J. and Sly, P. D. (2000). In vitro assessment of an ultrasonic flowmeter for use in ventilated infants. European Respiratory Journal, 15 (3), 566-569. doi: 10.1034/j.1399-3003.2000.15.23.x
2000
Journal Article
Effects of antenatal endotoxin and glucocorticoids on the lungs of preterm lambs
Jobe, Alan H., Newnham, John P., Willet, Karen E., Sly, Peter, Ervin, M.Gore, Bachurski, Cindy, Possmayer, Fred, Hallman, Mikko and Ikegami, Machiko (2000). Effects of antenatal endotoxin and glucocorticoids on the lungs of preterm lambs. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 182 (2), 401-408. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9378(00)70231-6
2000
Conference Publication
The raised volume rapid thoracoabdominal compression technique
Allen, J., Castile, R., Gappa, M., Henschen, M., Lesouef, P., McNamara, J., Morgan, W., Morris, M., Panitch, H., Silverman, M., Sly, P., Stocks, J. and Tepper, R. (2000). The raised volume rapid thoracoabdominal compression technique. American Lung Association. doi: 10.1164/ajrccm.161.5.ats700
2000
Conference Publication
Protective effects of volatile agents against methacholine-induced bronchoconstriction in rats
Habre, W., Petak, F., Sly, P.D., Hantos, Z. and Morel, D.R. (2000). Protective effects of volatile agents against methacholine-induced bronchoconstriction in rats. American Society of Anesthesiologist Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, United States, 14-18 October 2000. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
1999
Journal Article
Development of allergen-specific T-cell memory in atopic and normal children
Prescott, S. L., Macaubas, C., Smallacombe, T., Holt, B. J., Sly, P. D. and Holt, P. G. (1999). Development of allergen-specific T-cell memory in atopic and normal children. Pneumologie, 53 (5)
1999
Journal Article
Low frequency forced oscillation technique in infants
Hall, Graham L., Hantos, Zoltan, Pelak, Ferenc, Wildhaber, Johannes and Sly, Peter D. (1999). Low frequency forced oscillation technique in infants. Respirology, 4 (SUPPL. 1)
1999
Journal Article
Unrecognised implications of ventilatory settings and lung mechanics on pressure during high frequency oscillation
Pillow, Jane, Bates, Jason, Sly, Peter, Wilkinson, Mal and Ramsden, Andrew (1999). Unrecognised implications of ventilatory settings and lung mechanics on pressure during high frequency oscillation. Respirology, 4 (SUPPL. 1)
1999
Journal Article
Respiratory mechanics during sevoflurane anesthesia in children with and without asthma
Habre, Walid, Scalfaro, Pietro, Sims, Craig, Tiller, Katrina and Sly, Peter D. (1999). Respiratory mechanics during sevoflurane anesthesia in children with and without asthma. Anesthesia and Analgesia, 89 (5), 1177-1181.
1999
Journal Article
The role of allergy in the development of asthma
Holt, P.G., Macaubas, C., Stumbles, P.A. and Sly, P.D. (1999). The role of allergy in the development of asthma. Nature, 402 (6760 Supp.1), B12-B17.
1999
Journal Article
Effects of salbutamol and Ro-20-1724 on airway and parenchymal mechanics in rats
Petak, F., Wale, J. L. and Sly, P. D. (1999). Effects of salbutamol and Ro-20-1724 on airway and parenchymal mechanics in rats. Journal of Applied Physiology, 87 (4), 1373-1380.
1999
Journal Article
big gammadelta T cells provide a breath of fresh air for asthma research
Holt, Patrick G. and Sly, P.D. (1999). big gammadelta T cells provide a breath of fresh air for asthma research. Nature Medicine, 5 (10), 1127-1128. doi: 10.1038/13447
1999
Journal Article
Regulation of T-helper cell responses to inhalant allergen during early childhood
Macaubas, C., Sly, P.D., Burton, P., Tiller, K., Yabuhara, A., Holt, B.J., Smallacombe, T.B., Kendall, G., Jenmalm, M.C. and Holt, PG (1999). Regulation of T-helper cell responses to inhalant allergen during early childhood. Clinical And Experimental Allergy, 29 (9), 1223-1231. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2222.1999.00654.x
1999
Journal Article
Association between breast feeding and asthma in 6 year old children: findings of a prospective birth cohort study
Oddy, W.H., Holt, P.G., Sly, P.D., Read, A.W., Landau, L.I., Stanley, F.J., Kendall, G.E. and Burton, P.R. (1999). Association between breast feeding and asthma in 6 year old children: findings of a prospective birth cohort study. BMJ, 319 (7213), 815-819. doi: 10.1136/bmj.319.7213.815
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
Role of airway obstruction in the development of asthma
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tamara Blake
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Doctor Philosophy
Characterising the Environmental Burden of E-waste and its Impacts on Children¿s and Women's Health
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
Characterizing the Environmental Burden and Health Impact of Electronic Waste (e-waste) in Bangladesh
Principal Advisor
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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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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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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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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
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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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
Evaluation of Integrated Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance in South and South East Asian Countries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Deirdre Mikkelsen, Dr Nicholas Clark, Professor Ricardo Soares Magalhaes
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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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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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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
Air pollution, oxidative stress and dietary antioxidants
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dwan Vilcins
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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
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
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
Statistical methods for analysing the health effects of prenatal exposure to mixtures of correlated endocrine-disrupting chemicals
Associate Advisor
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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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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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- Cystic fibrosis
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- Respiratory physiology
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