Mission & ObjectivesMission'Our philosophy is that everyone who comes into contact with the Institute should be better informed and healthier for the experience' ObjectivesThe Lung Institute of Western Australia’s objectives are to: - To establish and maintain a centre of excellence for research into all aspects of lung disease that will:
- conduct laboratory, clinical and epidemiological research into the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of lung diseases;
- support doctors, scientists, students and other individuals to pursue research careers in lung disease and related disorders; and
- foster international and national networks for research into lung disease.
- To promote prevention and best practice in lung diseases by providing community and professional education;
- To be a source of expert knowledge in relation to lung diseases for health professionals, government, community groups and individuals;
- To provide leadership in the management and prevention of lung and related disorders;
- To be a source of clinical advice to patients with lung disease;
- To be an advocate for patients with respect to lung diseases;
- To reduce the prevalence of cigarette smoking in the community; and
- To raise funds to support research and education in lung diseases and related disorders.
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