Woolcock Institute of Medical Research

04/09/2025

The Woolcock Clinic has an 11-room lab fully equipped to conduct sleep studies for both adults and children as well as additional screening and tests. There are probably only half a dozen places in the world that have the same scope and scale according to Sleep and Circadian Research Leader Professor Ron Grunstein.

Wendy Ring works full-time in the Woolcock Clinic managing sleep bookings and providing support to patients. Read more about the Woolcock's Sleep Services: https://www.woolcock.org.au/resources/sleep-services

01/09/2025

Sleep expert Dr Chris Seton spoke to the Toowoomba Chronicle about naps - their benefits, the ideal timing and duration, how to make the most of them and how avoid that groggy feeling when you wake. Read more: bit.ly/3VouJZI

We all love a good afternoon nap.

28/08/2025

Like many of our clinician/researchers, Kaj Blokland's work at the Woolcock spans both research and clinical care. In the Woolcock Clinic, he is responsible for conducting lung function tests which help to diagnose respiratory conditions in both adults and children. Read more about the Woolcock's Lung Clinic: https://www.woolcock.org.au/our-clinical-services/lung-clinic

25/08/2025

Oral appliances are one of the ways to treat sleep apnea. Dental sleep medicine specialist Dr Michelle Donegan explains the referral pathways for patients wishing to explore oral appliance therapy. Read more: https://www.woolcock.org.au/news/oral-appliances

Dental sleep medicine specialist Dr Michelle Donegan explains the referral pathways for OAT.

21/08/2025

How can diet help you get a good night's sleep? Woolcock exercise physiologist and nutritionist Dr Elizabeth Machan was one of the experts MSN spoke to unpack the latest advice on when and what to eat to help you fall asleep more quickly and improve sleep quality. Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/milk-carbohydrates-or-a-late-night-pudding-what-s-the-secret-to-eating-for-a-good-night-s-sleep/ar-AA1KEahJ

Have a glass of warm milk. No, a cup of herbal tea. Eat carbs, but only the right carbs. Have fats, but not too much. Have a filling meal. No, not that filling. Eat early, but not too early or you’ll get hungry again later. Ask the internet for advice on how to eat for a good night’s sleep and y...

17/08/2025

Finding the right CPAP treatment took time for Gary Buckley, but for the first time in a very long time he’s sleeping well and waking feeling refreshed so now there's no looking back. Read more: https://www.woolcock.org.au/news/cpap-journey

Finding the right CPAP treatment took time for Gary, but now there's no looking back.

14/08/2025

Kamal Dua was appointed a Research Leader in our Respiratory Cellular and Molecular Biology group earlier this year. Read more about his work and about the Research Leaders across all of the Woolcock's 11 research groups: https://www.woolcock.org.au/our-people

11/08/2025

Virus-induced wheezing is very common in children under five and often gets called asthma. Assessment by a respiratory specialist means you can be sure your child's respiratory health is being managed properly and their treatment optimised. Read more: https://www.woolcock.org.au/news/paediatric-asthma

Dr Chetan Pandit says common virus-induced wheezing often gets called asthma.

07/08/2025

Rising research star Dr Chantal Donovan’s head is still spinning after receiving the Ann Woolcock Memorial Award at the American Thoracic Society International Conference in San Francisco earlier this year. Read more:
https://www.woolcock.org.au/news/woolcock-stars-international-recognition

Dr Chantal Donovan receives the ATS's Woolcock Memorial Award.

06/08/2025

Join us tomorrow for the first in our Woolcock Webinar Series, providing GPs with the tools to help patients with respiratory and sleep issues. Clinical psychologist Dr Amelia Scott will sharing strategies for the assessment, management and referral of people with insomnia.

04/08/2025

Dr Razia Zakarya from the Woolcock’s Epigenetics of Chronic Disease research group explains the environmental exposures during pregnancy which may lead to developmental programming of chronic diseases and affect lifelong health. Read more: https://www.woolcock.org.au/news/epigenetic-exposures

Small changes can yield lifelong benefits for the respiratory health of the next generation.

31/07/2025

Join us for the Woolcock Webinar Series, providing GPs with the tools to help patients with respiratory and sleep issues. Our first session, on Thursday 7 August, will be delivered by clinical psychologist Dr Amelia Scott and looks at strategies for the assessment, management and referral of people with insomnia.