CREATE – Researcher Development

About CREATE

CREATE team members at the 2025 Researcher Development Weekend

The CRE-PF is dedicated to building capacity in the area of pulmonary fibrosis research. CREATE (CRE-Advanced Training Environment) represents a unique opportunity for students and clinicians interested in pursuing research in this field.

Our focus is on providing high quality researcher development support to postgraduate research students and post-doctoral researchers.

Vision

Our vision is to attract and develop the next generation of outstanding pulmonary fibrosis researchers, readying them for independent careers and to become leaders in their own right.

The CREATE program enhances pulmonary fibrosis research collaboration in Australia and internationally. 

Program Advisory Committee (PAC)

The CREATE program is overseen by the Program Advisory Committee (PAC). Current PAC members are:

  • Prof Paul Reynolds (Chair)         
  • Bonnie Laxton-Blinkhorn (Coordinator)
  • Prof Tamera Corte         
  • Dr Ingrid Cox 
  • Prof Jo Dickinson
  • A/Prof Nicole Goh      
  • Dr Megan Harrison
  • Dr Alison Hey-Cunningham
  • A/Prof Cecilia PrĂŞle
  • Dr Paris Papagianis
  • A/Prof Lauren Troy

The CREATE PAC extends thanks to the inaugural Chair Prof Darryl Knight, longtime Coordinator Dr Kate Christian and former committee members Dr Alan Teoh, Dr Jade Jaffar, Prof Alastair Stewart, A/Prof Yet Khor, Ms Jennifer Walsh, Ms Jane Read and Ms Amy Cashmore.       

Join CREATE

The CREATE program is open to postgraduate research students and post-doctoral researchers up to 10 years post-PhD undertaking research in pulmonary fibrosis, who can apply to become Fellows.

Affiliates engaged in pulmonary fibrosis research in line with the objectives of the CRE-PF, collaborating with Australian researchers, but not eligible to be CREATE Fellows, are also welcome to apply to join CREATE.

CREATE Affiliates may participate in the CREATE program but are not eligible for any CREATE funding opportunities.

You may apply to become a CREATE Fellow or a CREATE Affiliate using this application form.

Learn more about CREATE in the CREATE Program Guide.