TSANZ / ANZSRS Joint Poster Wine and Cheese
| Sunday, March 23, 2025 |
| 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Exhibition Hall |
Speaker
Dr Atush Alipuria
Consultant
Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital
Pulmonary rehabilitation: Enhancing quality of life in COPD patients
Biography
Dr. Atush Alipuria is a Consultant in Pulmonary Medicine at Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, Kaushambi, Ghaziabad, India. He specializes in respiratory medicine, with a focus on pulmonary rehabilitation and interventional pulmonology. Since 2017, Dr. Alipuria has been actively involved in clinical research, patient care, and advanced lung procedures.
Prof Emeritus Jennifer Alison
Prof Emeritus
University of Sydney
Respiratory services in NSW Aboriginal community controlled health services
Biography
Dr David Meharg has extensive experience in Aboriginal health. David was awarded his PhD in 2024 for his thesis titled:Breathe Easy Walk Easy, Lungs for Life (BE WELL): Partnering with Aboriginal Community
Controlled Health Services to implement pulmonary rehabilitation and contribute to lung health
service provision.
Mr Suleman Almerdasi
Phd Student
RMIT University
Gender-specific responses to cigarette smoke and therapeutic approaches in COPD: Insights from preclinical models
Biography
Suleman Almerdasi is a PhD candidate in Biomedical Science within the Respiratory Research Group at the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences at RMIT University.
Prof Gary Anderson
Director, Lung Health Research Centre
University of Melbourne
Participant experience of a low-carbon, hybrid ‘spoke-and-hub’ conference format.
Biography
Gary Anderson is an immunopharmacologist who has authored over 230 highly cited papers, created the “endotype” concept and whose translational research is at the interface of genetic disease models with clinical cohorts focused on understanding molecular mechanisms of serious lung diseases.
Prof Gary Anderson
Director, Lung Health Research Centre
University of Melbourne
Finding cures for asthma: new paradigms for drug discovery and therapy
Biography
Gary Anderson is a pharmacologist specialising in basic research on lung disease mechanisms and creating new medicines. He devised the "endotype" concept of disease, has published over 230 highly cited papers and contributed to the discovery and development bring four medicines into current medical practise
Dr Sameera Ansari
Senior Research Fellow
School of Population Health / University of NSW
Activating Primary Care COPD Patients with Multimorbidity (APCOM) Trial – Baseline findings
Biography
Dr Sameera Ansari is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Population Health, UNSW Sydney. She is an expert in developing and testing self-management support interventions for people with COPD and comorbidities in primary care. Sameera's other research interests include digital health, implementation science, integrated care and global health.
Dr Gerardo Arwi
Respiratory Registrar
Monash Health
Recrudescence of natalizumab-induced pneumonitis: A case report
Biography
Gerardo Arwi is a medical registrar completing Basic Physician Training at Eastern Health. He has a strong career interest in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
Dr Eleni Bacopanos
Registrar
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital
Trends in hospital admissions from bronchiectasis in England: an observational cohort study
Biography
Dr Bacopanos is undertake a research fellowship through the Institute for Respiratory Health in Bronchiectasis and Cystic Fibrosis.
Dr Ophir Bar-On
Fellow
The Royal Children's Hospital
Nebulised Fucose-Galactose impedes biofilm formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Biography
Dr. Ophir Bar-On is a respiratory physician from Schneider Children's Medical Center, the largest pediatric hospital in Israel. He is currently a research fellow at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. Dr. Bar-On focuses on microbiology studies in people with Cystic Fibrosis and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia.
Dr Ophir Bar-On
Fellow
The Royal Children's Hospital
Rising prevalence of non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae and Haemophilus parainfluenzae in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia patients, a single centre experience
Biography
Dr. Bar-On is a respiratory physician from Schneider Children's Medical Center, the largest pediatric hospital in Israel. He is currently a research fellow at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. Dr. Bar-On focuses on microbiology studies in people with Cystic Fibrosis and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia.
Ms Carly Barton
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
A digital self-management package for people with Interstitial Lung Disease: The REBUILD-SM clinical trial - an update.
Biography
Carly is a Clinical Nurse Specialist currently working in the Interstitial Lung Disease Clinical Trials Unit at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. She has a background in Public Health and a passion for improving health equity in people with ILD.
Dr Alec Bass
Postdoctoral fellow, physiotherapist
Institut Universitaire De Cardiologie Et De Pneumologie De Québec / Université Laval
The 6-minute stepper test can elicit a maximal intensity exercise in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A preliminary analysis
Biography
Alec Bass is a Canadian physiotherapist, and an American College of Sports Medicine certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist. He is a postdoctoral fellow at the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute in collaboration with the Respiratory Care group at Alfred Health. His primary interest relates to novel models of exercise assessment and delivery in rehabilitation.
Dr Oliver Bennett
Registrar
Queensland Health
Evaluating lung cancer care pathway alignment with national benchmark in a regional institution: a retrospective cohort study
Biography
Second year advanced trainee in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, currently working at The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland.
Mr Thomas Berhane
Research Coordinator
Royal Darwin Hospital
A Clinical audit for Hospitalizations due to COPD exacerbation in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal patients in the Top End Northern Territory
Biography
Thomas, a research officer for division of medicine, Royal Darwin hospital, worked at RDH over 20 years as a principal Prosthetist/Orthotist.
Previously worked as expatriate for international organisation in different countries in coordinating and training of prosthetist/Orthotist in biomechanics and clinical gait analysis.
Dr Eric Bizjak
Senior Director, Medical Science Liaison
Endeavor Biomedicines
Novel hedgehog inhibitor ENV-101 improves lung function and lung volumes in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Biography
Dr. Eric D. Bizjak is the Senior Director and Medical Science Liaison at Endeavor BioMedicines where he leads field medical activities for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Program. He brings over two decades of experience supporting clinical research and patient advocacy across numerous therapeutic areas, including rare diseases and pulmonary fibrosis.
Dr Tamara Blake
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Child Health Research Centre
Oscillometry home-monitoring can predict pulmonary exacerbations in children with cystic fibrosis
Biography
Dr Blake is an early career researcher (4.5 years post-doc) and has >10 years’ experience in paediatric lung function. Her current research aims to improve knowledge of the mechanisms of early CF lung disease and improve current clinical outcome measures to aid in appropriate CF management.
Dr Kaj Blokland
Postdoc
Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
Reactance does not correlate with chronic GvHD severity post allo-HSCT
Biography
Dr Blokland has research interests in cell biology, epidemiology, airway physiology, chronic lung disease and early detection of lung disease following bone marrow transplantation. His expertise includes complex measures of lung function, 3D imaging and molecular biology.
Dr Kaj Blokland
Postdoc
Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
Chronic Airways Assessment Test (CAAT) in asthma and/or COPD
Biography
Dr Blokland has research interests in cell biology, epidemiology, airway physiology, chronic lung disease and early detection of lung disease following bone marrow transplantation. His expertise includes complex measures of lung function, 3D imaging and molecular biology.
Ms Janet Bondarenko
Senior Respiratory Physiotherapist
Alfred Health / Monash University
Developing an optimal treatment for dysfunctional breathing in adults: an international Delphi study
Biography
Ms Janet Bondarenko is a senior respiratory physiotherapist and research fellow at Alfred Health and Monash University. She has extensive clinical experience in the management of chronic respiratory disease, and is a current PhD candidate researching the characteristics and treatment of dysfunctional breathing in asthma.
Mrs Crystal Bourke
Physiotherapist
Perth Children’s Hospital
Behaviour change intervention improves sputum sampling in children with cystic fibrosis
Biography
Crystal is a senior physiotherapist who has been working in paediatric respiratory areas for over 10 years. She is also undertaking her PhD looking at sensitive respiratory endpoints to understand disease pathophysiology and monitor progression in paediatric bronchiectasis.
Mrs Crystal Bourke
Physiotherapist
Perth Children’s Hospital
Aetiology and clinical features of paediatric bronchiectasis at a tertiary hospital in WA
Biography
Crystal is a senior physiotherapist with more than 10 years experience in respiratory paediatrics. She is also undertaking her PhD investigating sensitive respiratory endpoints to understand disease pathophysiology and monitor progression in paediatric bronchiectasis.
Dr Milind Brahmbhatt
Basic Physician Trainee
Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Inflammation in Pulmonary Embolism correlates with disease severity and mortality
Biography
Dr Brahmbhatt graduated with a Bachelors of Medicine from University of Newcastle. He is currently completing his Basic physician training at Concord Repatriation General Hospital and aspiring to become an advanced trainee in respiratory medicine. He has co-authored previous poster presentations at TSANZSRS for the last 2 years.
Dr Jake Brennan
Registrar
Queensland Health
Retrospective audit of asthma management on discharge from a regional hospital
Biography
Dr Jake Brennan has been working with the respiratory department in Cairns Base Hospital since 2021. He and his colleagues on this audit are dedicated to improving the respiratory care provided in the Cairns and Hinterlands health service.
Prof Fraser Brims
Consultant
Curtin University / Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital
Examining eligibility for lung cancer screening in asbestos-exposed individuals
Biography
Professor Fraser Brims is a Consultant Respiratory Physician at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Director of Early Years Clinical Skills at Curtin University Medical School. He is the Deputy Director of the Institute for Respiratory Health and Chairs the Western Australian Mesothelioma Registry.
Mr Mark Brooke
Chief Executive Officer
Lung Foundation Australia
2024 lived experience lung health patient research project – survey outcomes
Biography
Mark Brooke is the LFA CEO. He has over 25 years experience working in health and community NGOs and is lead author in several Australian Government Health policies.
Harry Patsamanis is the LFA GM of Consumer Programs and Partnerships. He has over 15 years working in various health organisations
Mr Mark Brooke
Chief Executive Officer
Lung Foundation Australia
Lung health research consumer engagement and priority driven research
Biography
Mark Brooke is the CEO of Lung Foundation Australia. He is an experienced NGO executive with 15+ years working in health and medical research.
Lucy Morgan is Chairperson of LFA and respiratory clinician and researcher with an interest in airways remodelling, lung cancer, COPD and PCD
Dr Matthew Bruorton
Paediatric Respiratory Fellow
Women's and Children's Hospital
Case series of two paediatric patients with MIRAGE syndrome – a pulmonary perspective
Biography
Dr Matthew Bruorton is a Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Fellow based at the Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide. He is undertaking his PhD through the University of Adelaide investigating the use of X-ray Velocimetry in paediatric cohorts.
Ms Catherine Buchan
Respiratory Nurse Consultant/PhD Candidate
Alfred Health / Monash University
Non-invasive respiratory supports delivery in Australia
Biography
Catherine Buchan is an experienced senior respiratory/sleep nurse consultant. She has a Master of Nursing Science; she is a research assistant and PhD candidate in A/Prof Smallwood’s team at Respiratory research@alfred, Monash University. Catherine holds leadership positions within the TSANZ; including (but not limited to) serving on the professional standards subcommittee, the Australia New Zealand Respiratory Audit Program Steering Committee, Australian convenor of the respiratory nurses’ SIG.
Dr Angela Burge
Research Fellow
Monash University
REPEAT PR – developing a cost-effectiveness model for repeating pulmonary rehabilitation
Biography
Angela is a physiotherapist and Research Fellow at Monash University based at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne.
Assoc Prof Anthony Byrne
Senior Staff Specialist Respiratory Physician
St Vincent's Hospital / University of New South Wales
Combination inhaled pharmacotherapy for Post TB survivors at St Vincent’s Hospital with symptomatic abnormal spirometry or oscillometry.
Biography
Associate Professor Anthony Byrne is an experienced Respiratory Physician at St Vincent’s hospital and the UNSW. He is the principal investigator on many national and international investigations. Research includes interventional and observational studies related to TB, Post COVID-19 disease, therapeutic drug monitoring and respiratory health in resource limited settings.
Ms Michelle Cai
Medical Student
University of New South Wales
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: Are we ready for genetic diagnosis yet?
Biography
Michelle Cai is a current medical student at the University of New South Wales, who has just completed her Honours project in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia.
Dr Alvenia Cairncross
Senior Research Officer
University of Western Australia
Within-breath variability of FOT measures in participants with and without respiratory symptoms – The Busselton Respiratory Survey
Biography
Dr Cairncross is a research scientist at The University of Western Australia with special interests in airway structure-function and epidemiological studies.
Dr Vivienne Campbell
Registrar
Queensland Health
Community Spirometry reaching equality not equity in Waitaha/Canterbury
Biography
Dr Vivienne Campbell is completing Advanced training in Respiratory Medicine and General Medicine In Christchurch, NZ.
Dr Ramkaran Chaudhary
Professor
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Clinical profile and outcome of patients with traumatic hemothorax: An observational study
Biography
Dr. Ramkaran Chaudhary is a Professor of General Surgery and Head of the Thoracic Surgery Unit at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur. His expertise focuses on treating pulmonary diseases requiring surgical intervention. He is dedicated to improving patient outcomes in the field of Thoracic surgery through innovative surgical techniques and patient care.
Dr Kirti Chaudhry
Professor, Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, Department Of Dentistry
All India Institute of Medical Science
Role of Maxillofacial Surgery in treatment of OSA with skeletal discrepancy– A case series.
Biography
Dr Kirti Chaudhry is a Professor in All India Institute of Medical Sciences specialising in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Department of Dentistry. her expertise include Temporo-mandibular joint surgeries and Airway corrective surgeries.
Dr Nishant Kumar Chauhan
Professor
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Pleural fluid calprotectin as a potential biomarker in malignant pleural effusions
Biography
Prof. Nishant Chauhan is an Interventional Pulmonologist and works as teaching faculty in the department of pulmonary medicine at a teaching medical institute in Rajasthan ,India
Dr Michelle Chee
General Medicine Advanced Trainee
Austin Health / Northern Health
Bibliographic evaluation of societal guidance documents for acute and chronic respiratory diseases
Biography
Dr Michelle Chee is a Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainee with an interest in Respiratory Medicine.
Dr Elina Chi
Basic Physician Trainee
Alfred Health
Validation and minimum clinically important difference of the Chronic Respiratory Disease questionnaire in patients with Interstitial Lung Disease
Biography
Dr Elina Chi is a Basic Physician Trainee at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. She has an interest in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, and in particular in improving outcomes for patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
Dr Ji Zheng Christopher Chia
Fellow
Fiona Stanley Hospital
Single centre experience of whole lung lavage for Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
Biography
Dr Christopher Chia is a final year Advanced trainee in Respiratory Medicine, undergoing his fellowship year with the Advanced Lung Disease Unit at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Western Australia.
Dr Ji Zheng Christopher Chia
Fellow
Fiona Stanley Hospital
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis diagnosis and management: Experience from a tertiary Hospital.
Biography
Dr Christopher Chia is a final year Advanced trainee in Respiratory Medicine, undergoing his fellowship year with the Advanced Lung Disease Unit at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Western Australia.
Dr Julia Chitty
Post Doctoral Researcher
Monash University
Pirfenidone reduces poly I:C-induced inflammation in elastase treated precision cut lung slices
Biography
Julia is a fresh post doctoral researcher, having completed her PhD in 2024. Her PhD focused on repurposing therapeutics for the use of minimising lung damage cause by viral-induced exacerbation of lung diseases.
Ms Melissa Chong
Physiotherapist
Alfred Health
Telerehabilitation reduces patient travel and environmental burden
Biography
Melissa Chong is a physiotherapist who works in Pulmonary Rehab at Alfred Health. She has a growing passion in respiratory care, and previously worked in various acute and community-based cardiorespiratory services.
Dr Caleb Chong
Medical Officer
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network
Outpatient respiratory and sleep medicine in northern Adelaide: volume, characteristics and wait times in the NALHN outpatient respiratory service
Biography
Dr Caleb Chong is a medical officer at the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, who completed his basic physician training in 2024. He is currently pursuing advanced training in respiratory and sleep medicine, with interests in clinical research and governance, focusing on enhancing healthcare quality.
Dr Julie Cooke
Head Of School Rehabilitation & Exercise Science
University of Canberra
Protocol and preliminary findings of a long-term evaluation of the Lungs in Action community exercise maintenance program.
Biography
Dr. Julie Cooke is an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Sport & Exercise Science at the University of Canberra and is Head of the School of Rehabilitation and Exercise Science. Having been an academic for over twenty years she has developed skills in strategic educational needs and research informed, evidence-based, and strategically aligned curriculum and pedagogical practices. Julie’s research interests are focused on exercise and human performance and her commitment to helping improving quality of life for those with respiratory disease has seen her work with Lung Foundation Australia on the Lungs in Action Program for many years.
Assoc Prof Narelle Cox
Senior Research Fellow
Monash University
Remote assessment of exercise capacity in adults with chronic respiratory disease: Safety, reliability and acceptability
Biography
A/Prof Narelle Cox is an experienced respiratory physiotherapist and current NHMRC Investigator Grant recipient at Monash University, Melbourne. Her research focuses on improving outcomes for people with chronic respiratory disease through exercise rehabilitation; including exploration of technology-based strategies to improve access to rehabilitation services.
Dr Biljana Cvetkovski
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
Identifying the burden of asthma and/or COPD in the community pharmacy
Biography
Dr Biljana Cvetkovski graduated with a PhD from the University of Sydney and is a researcher at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research. She has a research interest in the patient and healthcare professional experience in managing respiratory diseases in primary care and has expertise in allergic rhinitis management. Dr Cvetkovski maintains active participation in the activities of the Clinical Management Group (Quality Use of Respiratory Medicines), the Allergic Rhinitis and its impact on Asthma (ARIA) Group (Europe) and the Research Committee at the Woolcock.
Dr Biljana Cvetkovski
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
Exploring medicine use in people with COPD using the longitudinal pharmacy dispense records
Biography
Dr Biljana Cvetkovski graduated with a PhD from the University of Sydney and is a researcher at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research. She has a research interest in the patient and healthcare professional experience in managing respiratory diseases in primary care and has expertise in allergic rhinitis management. Dr Cvetkovski maintains active participation in the activities of the Clinical Management Group (Quality Use of Respiratory Medicines), the Allergic Rhinitis and its impact on Asthma (ARIA) Group (Europe) and the Research Committee at the Woolcock.
Mrs Lilanie Dagg
Social Worker
Lung Foundation Australia
Lung foundation Australia lung disease social work service
Biography
Lilanie is the Social Worker for Lung Foundation Australia, offering nation-wide services to people living with life limiting lung conditions.
She is passionate about providing a service that offers support to navigate and adjust to the practical and emotional impacts of living with a life limiting lung condition.
Dr Paul Dawkins
Senior Specialist
Te Whatu Ora Health / Middlemore Hospital
An exploration of the utility and impacts of implementation science strategies by cancer registries for healthcare improvement: A systematic review
Biography
Paul Dawkins is a Respiratory Physician at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Medicine at University of Auckland. He is President of NZ Branch of TSANZ. He sits on TSANZ Lung Cancer Working Party, National NZ Lung Cancer Working Group, and Aotearoa Lung Screening Programme governance group.
Miss Molly-Eve Day
Research Assistant / Student
Flinders University
Priming tasks modify perceptions of breathing intensity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Biography
Molly-Eve is a junior researcher at Flinders University where she completed her honours degree in psychology, and then worked as a research assistant, before starting her PhD in March at Flinders Medical Research Institute, under the supervision of Dr. Anna Hudson and Professor Danny Eckert.
Dr Joice de Oliveira
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Newcastle
Online intervention to promote physical activity in adults with asthma
Biography
She is a physiotherapist who specialized in respiratory physiotherapy and has a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences. She has been done studies about functional capacity, physical activity, and muscle strength mainly in adults with asthma.
Miss Maddison Deery
Clinical Research/trials Officer
University of Queensland
Evaluating the impact of Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor on anxiety in school-aged children
Biography
Maddison Deery is a graduate of the Bachelor of Exercise Science degree. She currently works as a Research Assistant with the Children’s Health and Environment Program. Her research interest includes respiratory and mental health in children with Cystic Fibrosis.
Tanya Dekroo
Senior Program Manager COPD
Lung Foundation Australia
Building consumer health literacy activates improved COPD management
Biography
Tanya is an experienced public health professional, medical writer and physiotherapist who is managing the My Care My Health: Living Better with COPD program funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care through the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology Program.
Tanya Dekroo
Senior Program Manager COPD
Lung Foundation Australia
Identifying, assessing and diagnosing breathlessness
Biography
Tanya is the Senior Program Manager COPD at Lung Foundation Australia. She is managing the Quality Use of Medicines in Chronic Airways Disease program funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care through the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology Program.
Mr Mahesh Dharmakumara
Respiratory Scientist
The Alfred Hospital
Validity of step ergometry using Alfred Step Exercise Protocol as an equivalent CPET modality to cycle ergometry in Cystic Fibrosis
Biography
Mahesh is a senior respiratory scientist at the Lung Function Laboratory, The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. Mahesh has a keen interest in sensitive measures of airway function in Asthma including exhaled nitric oxide, oscillometry and multiple-breath nitrogen washout.
Dr Vivek Dharwal
Postdoctoral Researcher
Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute
Decoding extracellular vesicles: Key players in shaping the tumor microenvironment of pleural mesothelioma
Biography
Dr Vivek Dharwal is a Postdoctoral researcher at the Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute. He has more than five years of research experience as a respiratory researcher. His current research focuses on understanding the role of extracellular vesicles in pleural mesothelioma and silicosis.
Assoc Prof Martin Donnelley
Director, CF Airway Research Group
University of Adelaide
Localised pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infection in cystic fibrosis rat models
Biography
Martin Donnelley is an Associate Professor in the Adelaide Medical School at the University of Adelaide. He is the Leader of the Respiratory X-ray Imaging Laboratory and Co-Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Airway Research Group. His teams focus on X-ray imaging approaches for assessing and tracking airway and lung health, and developing effective airway gene therapies for cystic fibrosis.
Assoc Prof Martin Donnelley
Director, CF Airway Research Group
University of Adelaide
X-ray Velocimetry functional lung imaging identifies the origin of ventilation defects in Hurler Syndrome (MPS I) mice
Biography
Martin Donnelley is an Associate Professor in the Adelaide Medical School at the University of Adelaide. He is the Leader of the Respiratory X-ray Imaging Laboratory and Co-Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Airway Research Group. His teams focus on X-ray imaging approaches for assessing and tracking airway and lung health, and developing effective airway gene therapies for cystic fibrosis.
Assoc Prof Martin Donnelley
Director, CF Airway Research Group
University of Adelaide
X-ray Velocimetry Visualises Ventilation Changes from Endobronchial Valve Placement
Biography
Martin Donnelley is an Associate Professor in the Adelaide Medical School at the University of Adelaide. He is the Leader of the Respiratory X-ray Imaging Laboratory and Co-Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Airway Research Group. His teams focus on X-ray imaging approaches for assessing and tracking airway and lung health, and developing effective airway gene therapies for cystic fibrosis.
Dr Leona Dowman
Research Fellow
Monash University
High intensity interval training in patients with interstitial lung disease
Biography
Dr Leona Dowman is a senior exercise physiologist at Austin Health and postdoctoral research fellow at Monash University. She has extensive experience in both research and clinical care for people with interstitial lung disease (ILD), specifically in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) and the management of oxygen requirements during exercise.
Mr Cassidy Du Berry
PhD Candidate
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Antenatal corticosteroids worsen airflow obstruction in children born moderate-to-late preterm at 9 years
Biography
Cassidy is an allied health clinician-scientist with expertise in paediatric respiratory physiology. He is a senior respiratory scientist at The Royal Children's Hospital and a research fellow at Monash University. His primary research pursuits focus on pulmonary function trajectories and management of prematurity-associated lung disease.
Prof Naveen Dutt
Professor And Head, Department Of Pulmonary Medicine
All India Institute of Medical Science
Randomized control study of pre-extubation Cardio-Pulmonary Sonography resulting in shorter ICU stay post extubation
Biography
Dr Naveen Dutt, Professor and Head, Department of Pulmonary Medicine at Prestigious All India Institute of Medical Science, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Dr Dutt has more than 100 published articles to his accord. Dr Dutt has a keen interest in ILD, Critical Care and Med-tech innovations in field of pulmonology.
Mrs Kate Dwyer
Physiotherapist
Wyong Hospital / Central Coast Local Health District
Wyong Hospital Breathlessness Clinic: Establishing a regional, patient centered, multi-disciplinary clinic model
Biography
Kate Dwyer is a Senior Physiotherapist working in Wyong Hospital on the Central Coast of NSW as part of the Wyong Hospital Breathlessness Clinic team with Lauren Brown (Health Psychologist), Tara Crump (Clinical Nurse Specialist 2) and Dr Cameron Hunter and Dr Amirmalek (Respiratory Physicians)
Dr Laura Edward
Registrar
Logan Hospital
Computed-Tomography guided lung biopsy for ancillary cancer testing.
Biography
Dr Laura Edward is a dual trainee in respiratory medicine and General and Acute medicine based in Qld.
Dr Meng Fan
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Monash Health
Longitudinal assessment of lung diffusing capacity in Cystic Fibrosis
Biography
Dr. Meng Fan is an advanced trainee in respiratory medicine with special interest in cystic fibrosis and airways disease. Her research focuses on deeper understanding of complex respiratory diseases and developing innovative treatments to enhance patient outcomes.
Prof Claude Farah
Respiratory Physician
Concord Hospital
Interpreting respiratory oscillometry in adults with asthma or COPD: findings of an international Delphi study
Biography
Clinical Professor Claude Farah is an adult respiratory physician with academic appointments at Macquarie University and Sydney University. Research interests include airway physiology, small airways disease and the management of asthma and COPD. He has published original research on respiratory oscillometry and has been involved in international consensus documents
Dr John Feenstra
Thoracic Physician
Wesley Research Institute
Trial in progress: PROSERA, a phase 3 study of the efficacy and safety of seralutinib in adults with PAH
Biography
Dr John Feenstra is a Thoracic and Sleep Physician. He is the Director of the Wesley Pulmonary Hypertension Unit and the lead physician for pulmonary hypertension in the Queensland Lung Transplant Service at the Prince Charles Hospital. He is the current president of the Pulmonary Hypertension Society of Australia and New Zealand. Dr Feenstra holds the titles of Senior Lecturer with the University of Queensland and Honorary Fellow of the Wesley Research Institute. Dr Feenstra is actively involved in research, teaching and clinical trials in pulmonary hypertension.
Dr Olivia Ferry
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Princess Alexandra Hospital
An audit of acute asthma presentations to the Emergency Department
Biography
Olivia Ferry is a respiratory advanced trainee based in Brisbane.
Miss Hailey Fisher
Program Manager
Lung Foundation Australia
Australia’s first national pulmonary rehabilitation strategy framework
Biography
Hailey is a Project Manager with vast experience in health promotion initiatives targeted at consumers and health professionals. She is currently employed at Lung Foundation Australia managing the pulmonary rehabilitation program and lung cancer screening education project for health professionals.
Mr Anthony Flynn
Director Knowledge Management And Translation
Asthma Australia
CURE Asthma: Australia’s unique discovery to translation opportunity
Biography
A seasoned healthcare professional with over two decades of diverse experience, Anthony’s leadership ensures that our initiatives remain at the forefront of asthma care. In addition to his Batchelor of Health Science, Nursing, Anthony holds a Postgraduate diploma in critical care nursing and a Masters in Social Sciences.
Mr Anthony Flynn
Director Knowledge Management And Translation
Asthma Australia
AirSmart: A pilot Australian air quality public education campaign
Biography
Anthony oversees Asthma Australia’s research program, strategic evaluation plans and supervises the quality development of consumer information and education resources. Anthony has a Masters Degree in Social Sciences and is a registered nurse who specialised in critical care nursing.
Dr Laura Frederiksen
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
The Prince Charles Hospital
Indwelling pleural catheters for malignant pleural effusion: a single tertiary centre’s experience in South-East Queensland
Biography
Dr Laura Frederiksen is a Respiratory Advanced Trainee at the Gold Coast University Hospital. In 2025 she will be moving to the Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane to continue her training.
Asta Fung
Lecturer
Charles Sturt University
Evaluating a telehealth-based group breathing intervention on chronic pain: Insights from a sub-analysis of adults with respiratory conditions
Biography
Asta is a senior Speech Pathologist with over 20 years of experience in major teaching hospitals in Sydney, Melbourne, and regional NSW. She lectures at Charles Sturt University and is a PhD candidate at the University of Newcastle, researching telehealth breathing interventions for people with chronic pain.
Mrs Abby Fyfe
Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Consultant
MQ Health
Pre-national Lung Cancer screening program (NLCSP) prevalence of incidental pulmonary nodules in a Sydney-based university respiratory clinic
Biography
Abby Fyfe is the Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Consultant at Macquarie University Hospital. She has worked in cancer services for over 20 years supporting patients and their families facing a cancer diagnosis. She now works with the Respiratory physicians as part of their early lung cancer detection (ELUCiD) program and is a member of the ANZLCNF education council.
Dr Roderick Gavey
Registrar
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Referrals to pulmonary rehabilitation from hospital admissions for acute exacerbation of COPD
Biography
Dr Roderick Gavey is an Academic Registrar at The University of Queensland, with a conjoint appointment at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane.
Dr Roderick Gavey
Registrar
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Respiratory manifestations of rickettsial disease in Far North Queensland; clinical course and implications for patient management
Biography
Dr Roderick Gavey is an Academic Registrar at The University of Queensland, with a conjoint appointment at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane.
Miss Ella Girdler
Honours Student, Medicine
Curtin University
Trends in sarcoidosis mortality in Europe from 2011 - 2019
Biography
Ella Girdler is a 4th year medical student at Curtin University, currently undertaking an honours year as part of the Bachelor of Medical Science program. After her Honours year, Ella intends to return to complete her medical degree at Curtin. She hopes to pursue a research career in the future.
Miss Ella Girdler
Honours Student, Medicine
Curtin University
The increasing secondary care burden of sarcoidosis: hospital admission trends in England from 2000 to 2020
Biography
Ella Girdler is a 4th year medical student at Curtin University, currently undertaking an honours year as part of the Bachelor of Medical Science program. After her Honours year, Ella intends to return to complete her medical degree at Curtin. She hopes to pursue a research career in the future.
Dr Laura Glenn
Respiratory Physician & PhD Candidate
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital / University of Sydney
Inter-clinician agreement within the ILD multidisciplinary meeting: lessons from COLDICE
Biography
Dr Laura Glenn is a Respiratory Physician at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney. She is in the final year of her PhD studies through the University of Sydney, investigating "Novel diagnostic techniques in interstitial lung disease".
Dr Dhwani Manoj Gohel
Advanced Trainee
Campbelltown Hospital
Antibiotic use in patients admitted to Blacktown Hospital with an exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Biography
Dr. Dhwani Gohel is a dual Advanced trainee in Respiratory Medicine and General Medicine.
Mr Aaron Gomes
Phd Student
Wal-Yan Respiratory Research Centre / The Kids Research Institute
Transcriptomic interrogation of the mechanisms involved in therapeutically-targeted airway epithelial repair in vitro
Biography
Mr. Aaron Gomes is a PhD student affiliated with the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre of the Kids Research Institute, Australia, and the School of Human Sciences at the University of Western Australia.
Ms Kerstin Greeneberg
Project Officer - Occupational Lung Disease
Lung Foundation Australia
Healthy lungs at work: Preventing occupational lung diseases in Australia
Biography
Kerstin is a Project Officer in the Occupational Lung Disease team at Lung Foundation Australia. She is currently working to improve lung health and reduce the impact of lung disease in Australia, with a particular focus on the prevention of occupational lung diseases that develop from workplace exposures.
Dr Xin Yue Guo
Basic Physician Trainee
Concord Repatriation General Hospital
The evolving landscape of pulmonary embolism in the 21st century
Biography
Dr Angela Guo has completed BPT training at Concord Repatriation General Hospital. She has a strong interest in evidence based medicine and quality improvement with previous experience working on various research projects. She is entering Advanced Training in Respiratory and Sleep medicine in 2025 at Prince of Wales Hospital.
Dr Isha Gupta
RMO
Gold Coast University Hospital
3 year mortality data and attributable risk factors for COPD patients who received acute non-invasive ventilation
Biography
Dr Isha Gupta is a Resident Medical Officer going into basic physician training in the Westmead Network. She has an early career interest in respiratory and sleep medicine.
Dr Gabriel Gurieff
Medical Registrar
Austin Hospital
Tracheo-Bronchitis in Crohn's disease: A rare pulmonary manifestation of inflammatory bowel disease.
Biography
Gabriel Gurieff is a medical registrar who completed his basic physician training at Austin Health, including a term in respiratory medicine. After graduating from the University of Sydney, Gabriel has worked in rural, regional and metropolitan hospitals and hopes to commence advanced training in respiratory medicine in the coming years.
Mr Michael Hackmann
Phd Student
University of Western Australia
Mapping airway smooth muscle remodelling in vivo using polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography
Biography
Michael Hackmann is a physicist and current PhD candidate at the University of Western Australia with a research focus on applying a new bronchoscopic imaging technique called polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT) to image and measure airway smooth muscle. Michael and his team are bringing this technique into Australian clinics.
Dr Yuto Hamada
Research Fellow
Centre of Excellence in Treatable Traits / College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing / University of Newcastle
Early response predicts clinical remission in severe eosinophilic asthma treated with mepolizumab
Biography
Dr. Yuto Hamada, MD, PhD
Dr. Yuto Hamada is a research fellow at the Centre of Excellence in Treatable Traits at The University of Newcastle. He obtained both his medical degree and PhD in Japan.
Dr. Hamada's current research focus is the prediction of asthma remission.
Dr Kerry Hancock
Clinical Adviser/research Fellow
University of Melbourne
Opportunities to improve asthma management – insights from the severe asthma mini-audit
Biography
Dr Kerry Hancock is Honorary Fellow Allergy and Lung Health Unit Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne. She is also the Chair of the RACGP Respiratory Medicine SIG and Chair of the Lung Foundation Australia Primary Care Clinical Council.
Dr David Hancock
Respiratory Fellow
Perth Children's Hospital
Influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on the prevalence of early viral infection and respiratory diagnoses within the AERIAL birth cohort
Biography
Dr David Hancock is an early career clinician researcher. He completed his PhD at the University of Sydney in 2013 and MD at Flinders University in 2016. He is currently working as a respiratory fellow at Perth Children's Hospital and as the PCHF Stan Perron Early Career Research Fellow.
Dr Louise Hansell
Allied Health Research Officer
Northern Sydney Local Health District
The effect of posture on diaphragm thickness and excursion during quiet breathing
Biography
Dr Hansell has developed a program of research in Northern Sydney Local Health district investigating lung and diaphragm ultrasound as a potential diagnostic and assessment tool for respiratory physiotherapists. Miss Nidhi Nair is a physiotherapy honors student working with Dr Hansell, investigating the role of diaphragm ultrasound in respiratory assessment.
Dr Nathan Harb
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
St Vincent's Hospital
Post-RSV bronchial web formation in a lung transplant recipient: A case report.
Biography
Nathan Harb is a third year Respiratory Advanced Trainee, with a particular interest in Interventional Pulmonology. He is currently completing a year of sleep training at Westmead Hospital.
Ms Lucy Hartnell
Phd Candidate
The Kids Research Institute Australia
Neonatal suppression of type 1 interferon responses following STING stimulation
Biography
Lucy is a third-year PhD student with the University of Western Australia and The Kids Research Institute Australia. She has a keen interest in the development of the immune system and how this can be related to infection susceptibility, particularly in the case of viruses such as RSV and COVID-19.
Dr Erin Harvey
Registry Manager
University of Newcastle
Severe asthma biologic use and switching: experience from the Australian Mepolizumab Registry
Biography
Dr Erin Harvey is a research scientist within the Hunter Medical Research Institute's Asthma and Breathing Program, located in Newcastle NSW. Dr Harvey is the Project Manager for the Australian Mepolizumab Registry for Severe Asthma.
Dr Mohammad Rashidul Hassan
Chairman
Ingenious Health Care Limited / Dhaka Bangladesh
Pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes in post-COVID patients: A serial cross-sectional analysis in a resource-limited Bangladeshi outpatient settings
Biography
Dr. Mohammad Rashidul Hassan, MD, FCPS, is a renowned respiratory medicine specialist in Bangladesh with over three decades of expertise. He has pioneered advancements in asthma, COPD management, multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, and bronchoscopy. Currently, he is Chairman of Ingenious Health Care Limited and Visiting Professor at Modern Medical College, Dhaka.
Dr Tori Headington
Basic Physician Trainee
Concord Hospital
Seasonal variation in pulmonary embolism
Biography
Dr Tori Headington is a final year Basic Physician Trainee at Concord Hospital with a keen interest in Respiratory Medicine.
Dr Tori Headington
Basic Physician Trainee
Concord Hospital
Fatal pulmonary embolism secondary to nitrous oxide abuse
Biography
Dr Tori Headington is a final year Basic Physician Trainee at Concord Hospital with a keen interest in Respiratory Medicine.
Dr Ethan Hill
Junior Medical Officer Royal Darwin Hospital
Royal Darwin Hospital
Environmental Smoke Exposure and chronic lung disease in adult Aboriginal people in the Top End Northern Territory
Biography
Ethan Hill is a Junior Medical Officer from the Northern Territory. Over the final year of medical school he developed a special interest in Indigenous health and respiratory medicine.
Dr Mariana Hoffman
Research Fellow
Monash University
Ambulatory oxygen in fibrotic interstitial lung disease: patient experiences
Biography
Dr Hoffman is a physiotherapist, early career researcher with a doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Sciences. Her work focuses on improving the quality of life for people with chronic lung diseases. She is a research fellow at Monash University and manager of NHMRC trial on ambulatory oxygen therapy in pulmonary fibrosis.
Ms Farzaana Hossain
Student
University of New South Wales
Exploration of care for asthma in children from priority populations - a single-centred experience
Biography
Farzaana is a 4th year medical student at the University of New South Wales (Sydney) with a keen interest in paediatric priority populations, and undertook her research project under the supervision of Dr Sandra Chuang and the Respiratory Department at Sydney Children's Hospital (Randwick).
Dr Hsin-Chia Carol Huang
Senior Staff Specialist
Canberra Hospital
Utility of a STOP-Bang Multiple Logistic Regression Model to Identify Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Biography
Dr Daniel Wang is a Respiratory and Sleep Staff Specialist at the Canberra Hospital with wide research interests in respiratory and sleep medicine.
Dr Thomas Iosifidis
Postdoctoral Researcher
The Kids Research Institute Australia
Refining the polidocanol-induced airway epithelial damage model for pre-clinical assessment of repair enhancing therapeutics
Biography
Emma is a research assistant at the Kids Research Institute Australia and has an interest in asthma and novel therapeutic development.
Mrs Siji Issac
Respiratory Clinical Nurse Consultant
Royal Darwin Hospital
Challenges in coordinating respiratory outreach visits to the remote aboriginal communities of the Top End Northern Territory of Australia
Biography
Siji Issac, a dedicated Respiratory Clinical Nurse Consultant works at Royal Darwin Hospital, at the Top end region of Northern Territory, focuses on Indigenous health by visiting remote communities. Pursuing a Master’s degree in Health Research. Siji combines professional knowledge with a drive to enhance patient healthcare outcomes. Siji is committed to bridging health care gaps and strives to create positive impact in respiratory care and indigenous wellbeing.
Prof Alan James
Scientist
University of Western Australia
Prevalence of asthma and respiratory symptoms remains high in the general population: The Busselton Health Study
Biography
Professor James is Chair of the Busselton Population Medical Research Institute. He is now retired from clinical practice but remains active as a volunteer researcher at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and The University of Western Australia, investigating the epidemiology and pathophysiology of airway diseases.
Dr Yude Jayachandran
HMO
Bendigo Health
SNORE: Snapshot Number of Obstructive sleep apnoea patients in a REgional health service
Biography
Dr Yude Jayachandran is a PGY 2 HMO at Bendigo Health Hospital. She is interested in pursuing Physican training and is passionate about rural healthcare and improving health outcomes for patients in regional and rural locations.
Mrs Jordan Jeffery
Speech Pathologist
John Hunter Hospital
Abnormal breathing pattern features in chronic refractory cough
Biography
Jordan Jeffery is a Speech Pathologist with 8 years of experience. In her current position working across John Hunter Hospital and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) she works with Assoc/Prof Anne Vertigan and Professor Peter Gibson in the areas of vocal cord dysfunction/inducible laryngeal obstruction, chronic cough and Asthma.
Dr Ben Johnson
Postdoctoral Fellow
Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute
Extracellular vesicle-associated circular RNAs as diagnostic biomarkers for pleural mesothelioma
Biography
Dr Ben Johnson attained his PhD from the University of Western Sydney in 2015 and is currently employed as a Postdoctoral Scientist at the Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute. Dr Johnson specializes in biomarker discovery research which aims to facilitate the development of improved diagnostic strategies for pleural mesothelioma.
Ms Courtney Johnston
Senior Marketing Manager
Lung Foundation Australia
Providing awareness and earlier diagnosis of lung cancer and disease
Biography
Courtney Johnston and Nadine Parsons are part of the Lung Foundation Australia marketing team and leads on the Lung Health Checklist project.
Mr Anton Joseph
Medical Student
University of New South Wales
A pilot study evaluating qualitative outcomes of a respiratory supportive care service for advanced non-malignant lung disease
Biography
Anton is a medical student with a strong interest in respiratory care and improving patient outcomes. His research focuses on the implementation of supportive care models for patients with chronic respiratory conditions. Anton's work aims to enhance the management of breathlessness, contributing to advancements in patient-centered care.
Dr Kaustuv Joshi
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Logan Hospital
Pleural fluid sampling has poor utility for detection of mesothelioma
Biography
Kaustuv will be a third-year Respiratory Advanced Trainee at The Prince Charles Hospital in 2025-2026, following training years at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and Logan Hospital.
Dr Hassan Kadous
Director
Respiratory Rehab Australia
Patients prefer pulmonary rehabilitation in home over centre-based services
Biography
Hassan Kadous is a health professional passionate about health system transformation equity now and for the future. He studied Physiotherapy at Sydney University and has completed a Doctorate of Health Business Administration focusing on the needs of CALD communities. Hassan has held clinical leadership, operational, strategy and foresight roles.
Miss Antonia Karabatic
PhD Student
University of Technology Sydney
Genetics of patients with severe COPD and advanced emphysema referred for bronchoscopic lung volume reduction
Biography
Antonia Karabatic is a first year PhD student at The University of Technology, Sydney. She has a vehement interest in respiratory biology and genetics, as well as bioinformatics. Currently, Antonia is conducting research in uncovering novel potentially pathogenic gene variants for COPD/emphysema.
Dr Shohei Kawachi
Visiting researcher
Monash University / Alfred Hospital
Devices for delivery of ambulatory oxygen therapy: a scoping review
Biography
Shohei Kawachi is a visiting researcher at Monash University from a Japanese hospital. He has contributed to the development of small oxygen therapy devices and research on dynamic lung hyperinflation of COPD. His research focus is on non-pharmacological therapies.
Dr Asbah Kazi
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Mediastinal cryobiopsy with endobronchial ultrasound guided transbronchial needle aspirate (EBUS-TBNA) for evaluation of intrathoracic lymphadenopathy: a retrospective case series
Biography
Asbah Kazi is a graduate of the University of Sydney Medical School in 2015. She is mother of one, and currently completing Respiratory Medicine training at Concord Hospital. She has experience in Infectious Diseases, Palliative Care and General Medicine. Her special interests are Asthma, PE and Interventional Pulmonology.
Dr Nishath Khan
Medical Registrar
Queensland Health
Case report: Small cell lung cancer in an active injecting drug user and non-smoker young individual
Biography
Dr Nisha Khan, is a medical registrar at the Ipswich General hospital. She is currently working as a Respiratory PHO. She Graduated from the University of Queensland. She also holds honors degrees in Biomedical Science and applied engineering.
Dr Min Young (Alice) Kim
Advanced trainee
NSW Health
A rare case of osimertinib induced severe pneumonitis in double epidermal growth factor receptor mutation positive adenocarcinoma
Biography
Dr Min Young Kim is a second year Respiratory advanced trainee at St Vincent hospital NSW. She has a special interest in Pulmonary vascular disease and lung cancer.
Dr Min Young (Alice) Kim
Advanced trainee
NSW Health
High-flow nasal cannula and bilevel positive airway pressure ventilation use in acute hypercapnic respiratory failure patients in: single tertiary centre
Biography
Dr Min Young Kim is a second year Respiratory advanced trainee at St Vincent hospital.
Dr Min Young (Alice) Kim
Advanced trainee
NSW Health
Pulmonary embolism response team experience in St George hospital NSW
Biography
Dr Min Young Kim is a second year Respiratory advanced trainee at St Vincent hospital NSW. She has a special interest in Pulmonary vascular disease and lung cancer.
Dr Matthew Kim
Registrar
Princess Alexandra Hospital
Safety of computed tomography guided thoracic biopsy at an Australian metropolitan tertiary hospital.
Biography
Matt is a basic physician trainee based at the Princess Alexandra Hospital with an interest in interventional and thoracic medicine.
Ms Meredith King
Senior Physiotherapist
Royal North Shore Hospital
Implementation of pre-operative exercise training in people with lung cancer
Biography
Ms King is a senior physiotherapist with North Sydney Local Health District's Chronic Disease Community Rehabilitation Service and a current PhD candidate at the University of Sydney. Her research interest is in pulmonary rehabilitation and outcomes in lung cancer resection
Dr Badia Kita
Clinical Science Liaison
Vicore Pharma
Crafting a patient-focused 52-week trial of buloxibutid in IPF
Biography
With a Master in Biotechnology and a PhD from the Monash Institute of Medical Research, Badia worked at a start-up biopharmaceutical company developing biologics for inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. Currently, Badia serves as a Clinical Science Liaison for Vicore's ASPIRE study in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Dr Badia Kita
Clinical Science Liaison
Vicore Pharma
Buloxibutid improved lung function in IPF in a 36-week trial
Biography
With a Master in Biotechnology and a PhD from the Monash Institute of Medical Research, Badia worked at a start-up biopharmaceutical company developing biologics for inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. Currently, Badia serves as a Clinical Science Liaison for Vicore's ASPIRE study in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Dr Badia Kita
Clinical Science Liaison
Vicore Pharma
Deciphering the clinical efficacy mechanism of Buloxibutid (C21) in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Biography
With a Master in Biotechnology and PhD from the Monash Institute of Medical Research, Badia worked at a start-up biopharmaceutical company developing biologics for inflammatory and fibrotic diseases. Currently, Badia serves as a Clinical Science Liaison for Vicore´s ASPIRE study in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
Dr Cassandra Krogh
Respiratory Fellow
Queensland Children's Hospital
Autologous blood patch pleurodesis in paediatric persistent air leak associated with complicated pneumonia
Biography
Cassie is a paediatric respiratory and sleep fellow at the Queensland Children's Hospital in Brisbane. She will complete her respiratory, sleep and general paediatric fellowships in 2025.
Mr Andy Lan
Phd Student
University of Technology Sydney
Unique methylation patterns discovered in Th2-low Asthma by epigenetic profiling
Biography
Andy Lan, a first-year PhD student, discovered his passion for research years ago. Transitioning from laboratory work to bioinformatics, he now focuses on asthma, specifically investigating the genomics of Th2-high and Th2-low endotypes through a multi-omics approach to enhance understanding of these distinct profiles.
Prof Edmund Lau
Senior Staff Specialist
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Contemporary management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) in Australia: A multi-centre experience from the PHSANZ registry
Biography
Edmund Lau is an academic respiratory physician working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney. He is the lead Respiratory Physician of the Pulmonary Hypertension Service at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. He is the Co-Director of the Australian and New Zealand Pulmonary Hypertension Registry. He has authored more than 120 peer-reviewed publications, mostly on the topic of pulmonary hypertension.
Dr Emily Le Fevre
Paediatric Respiratory Fellow
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
FeNO and airway hyperreactivity in children
Biography
Dr Emily Le Fevre is currently working as a paediatric respiratory fellow at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. She has a research interest in asthma, and changes to management approaches over time.
Dr Emily Le Fevre
Paediatric Respiratory Fellow
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Characteristics and outcomes of paediatric patients with life-threatening acute asthma in retrieval
Biography
Emily Le Fevre is currently the paediatric respiratory fellow at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. She has previously worked in retrieval medicine, and has an interest in the management of asthma.
Assoc Prof Joy Lee
Respiratory Sleep Allergy Physician
Alfred Health
Significance of inducible laryngeal obstruction phenotypes identified by latent class analysis
Biography
Adjunct Associate Professor Joy Lee leads the Asthma and Allergy Unit at Austin Hospital, as well as at the Alfred Hospital and Monash Medical Centre. Dr Lee has a PhD with the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University.
Assoc Prof Annemarie Lee
Associate Professor
Monash University
Physiotherapists’ perceptions and clinical practice in the assessment of dyspnoea and pain in acute exacerbations of COPD: a qualitative study
Biography
Annemarie Lee is an Associate Professor in Physiotherapy at Monash University and research fellow at the Institute for Breathing and Sleep. Her current research areas include examining the clinical impact of symptoms and comorbidities in chronic respiratory conditions and the role of adjuncts to pulmonary rehabilitation to maximise outcomes.
Dr Jeremy Lew
Respiratory And Sleep Physician
Royal Melbourne Hospital
An audit of the demographic and clinical characteristics on patients with eosinophilic syndromes
Biography
Dr Jeremy Lew is a respiratory and sleep physician with a strong aspiration to build a career as a clinican-researcher. His primary interests lie in the fields of interstitial lug disease and occupational health, where he is actively pursuing advanced research to further his expertise and contribute to these fields.
Miss Danni Li
Phd Student
University of Melbourne
Early Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor treatment does not damage tissue development
Biography
Danni Li is a PhD student at the University of Melbourne. In collaboration with researchers from University of Adelaide, her PhD project aims at providing the safety evidence of ETI in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and unraveling the effectiveness of early ETI treatment to delay the onset of CF pathology.
Dr Su San Lim
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Royal North Shore Hospital
Developing and evaluating a new respiratory clinical reasoning E-learning module
Biography
Dr Lim is a Respiratory AT at Royal North Shore Hospital. She is interested in medical education and curriculum development, and has completed a Master of Medical Education through the University of Oxford
Dr Clement Lim
Registrar
St John of God Subiaco Hospital
Applying the proposed lung cancer screening criteria in single centre lung cancer resections: are we missing the target?
Biography
Clement Lim is a respiratory registrar currently in basic physician training who aspires to pursue a career in respiratory with hopes to apply for an advanced training position in 2025. His special interests include lung cancer and pleural procedures.
Dr Clement Lim
Registrar
St John of God Subiaco Hospital
Single centre experience in Western Australia of thoracic surgery for primary lung cancer from the ANZTHOR registry.
Biography
Clement Lim is a respiratory registrar currently undertaking his BPT training, with hopes to apply for a respiratory advanced training position in 2025. His special interests include lung cancer and pleural malignancies.
Mr Shawn Liu
Student
University of Adelaide
Tissue engineering is required for predictive models of perfluorocarbon exposure in the human airways
Biography
I am an Honours student studying at the University of Adelaide. During my undergraduate biomedical science degree, I majored in microbiology/immunology and genetics. This abstract submission is derived from my Honours research involving perfluorocarbon exposure in airway organotypic models.
Dr Po Liu
Resident Medical Officer
Flinders Medical Centre
Case report of a missed diagnosis of type I narcolepsy in an octogenarian with hypnopompic and hypnagogic hallucinations
Biography
Dr Po Liu and Dr Keshani Alagiyage are trainee medical officers at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide, South Australia. Dr Liu has completed his basic physician training in 2024 while Dr Alagiyage has recently completed her internship and holds an interested in respiratory medicine.
Miss Catriona Lockett
Research Officer/PhD Candidate
Prevention Education and Research Unit, WSLHD
Study protocol for the breathe easy all together e-cigarette prevention program: A RE-AIM framework-based experimental process and impact evaluation
Biography
Catriona Lockett is the Research Officer for the Prevention Education & Research Unit (PERU). She is also a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of school-based interventions to address adolescent e-cigarette use.
Assoc Prof Caroline Lodge
Epidemiologist
University of Melbourne
Harnessing Australian cohorts for asthma prevention and cure: a longitudinal trajectory approach
Biography
CI Lodge is a Clinical Epidemiologist and NHMRC Early Leadership Grant Holder trained in Medicine and Epidemiology. Lodge is a leader in epidemiology of Lung Health and Deputy Head of the Allergy & Lung Health Unit, University of Melbourne.
Dr Wenying Lu
Research Fellow
University of Tasmania
TGFβ1, SMAD and β-Catenin in pulmonary arteries of smokers and patients with early COPD: potential drivers of EndMT
Biography
Dr Lu is a Research Fellow at the Respiratory Translational Research Group at the University of Tasmania. Since 2017, she has been conducting fundamental/clinical translational research on smoking-related chronic respiratory diseases, including COPD, lung cancer, and IPF. She is enthusiastic about understanding the pathogenesis of chronic respiratory diseases.
Dr Daisy Lu
Basic physician trainee
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Characterisation and clinical implications of nontuberculous mycobacteria isolates
Biography
Daisy is basic physician trainee at the Royal Melbourne Hospital with an interest in pulmonary infectious diseases.
Dr Eleanor Majellano
Post Doctoral Researcher
University of Newcastle
Addressing avoidable asthma hospitalisation: A nationwide consumer perspective
Biography
Eleanor is a postdoctoral researcher at the NHMRC Centre of Excellence in Asthma Treatable Traits. With over 6 years in clinical airway disease research, she explores consumer perspectives using qualitative and quantitative methods. She aims to develop a person-centred care model, integrating social science to better understand healthcare needs.
Dr Ingrid Makahinda
Registrar (BPT)
Princess Alexandra Hospital
A Retrospective Cohort Study of Multisystem Sarcoidosis in a Single Tertiary Centre in Queensland
Biography
Dr. Ingrid Makahinda completed her medical training in Indonesia before relocating to Australia in 2019. Currently a Basic Physician Trainee at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland, she has a strong interest in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, with plans to pursue both clinical specialization and research in these fields.
Miss Maria Mangoulias
Medical Student
University of New South Wales
Intravenous antibiotics followed by alternate-month inhaled Tobramycin clears early Pseudomonas aeruginosa in children with cystic fibrosis and delays re-isolation.
Biography
Maria Mangoulias is a 4th year undergraduate medical student at the University of New South Wales. She is undertaking her Honours research year in 2024, at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, under the supervision of Dr Yvonne Belessis and Dr Bernadette Prentice.
Dr Jack Manners
Research Fellow
Flinders University
How sleep and breathing impact daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms of blood pressure
Biography
Dr Manners is a Research Associate at the Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health. His research broadly involves novel technologies and methods for improving diagnostics, management and treatment pathways in sleep health, with a particular focus on better finding and targeting high-risk patients.
Dr Rachael Marpole
Respiratory Paediatrician
Perth Children's Hospital
Reducing RESPiratory hospital Admissions in children with cerebral palsy: An economic analysis of a feasibility randomised Controlled Trial (RESP-ACT)
Biography
Dr Rachael Marpole is a clinician scientist. She finished Respiratory Paediatric training in 2022 and is the recipient of a Cerebral Palsy Alliance PhD scholarship. She is completing a PhD using data obtained from the feasibility randomised control trial (RESP-ACT) to reduce respiratory hospital admissions in children with cerebral palsy.
Miss Emma Marshall
Research Assistant
Institute for Breathing and Sleep
Diversity Representation in the Development of Respiratory Society Guidance Documents
Biography
Josephine is an undergraduate student at Monash University completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Driven by a passion for contributing to the research field, she holds a keen interest in lung and respiratory research, aiming to make a meaningful impact in advancing scientific understanding.
Mrs Angela Matson
Advanced CF Dietitian & CDE
The Prince Charles Hospital
CF diabetes support service associated with reduced decline in FEV1
Biography
Angela is a Senior CF Dietitian and Credentialed Diabetes Educator with over 25 years’ experience and extended scope credentialing in insulin dose adjustment.
Angela has previously been convenor of the Dietitians Association CF interest group, co-authored Australasian CF Nutrition Guidelines, and CF diabetes Standards of Care.
Mrs Angela Matson
Advanced CF Dietitian & CDE
The Prince Charles Hospital
Integrating implementation science to optimise cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD) diagnostic screening procedures, using the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT).
Biography
Angela is a Senior CF Dietitian and Credentialed Diabetes Educator with over 25 years’ experience and extended scope credentialing in insulin dose adjustment.
Angela has previously been convenor of the Dietitians Association CF interest group, co-authored Australasian CF Nutrition Guidelines, and CF diabetes Standards of Care.
Mrs Angela Matson
Advanced CF Dietitian & CDE
The Prince Charles Hospital
Assessment of dietary intake in adults with Cystic Fibrosis pre and post commencement of Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor (ETI) in Queensland, Australia
Biography
Felicity is an accredited practising dietitian with 8 years' experience in respiratory nutrition. She serves on the leadership committee for the CF Dietitian’s interest group, has coordinated the mentoring program for emerging dietitians. Furthermore, Felicity possesses extended scope credentialling in insulin dose adjustment and is interested in translational research.
Dr Zoe McKeough
Associate Professor
University of Sydney
Costs, health benefits and effectiveness in relation to cost assessments for pulmonary rehabilitation: A systematic review
Biography
Zoe McKeough is an Associate Professor at Sydney University and managing director of the Better Breathing Foundation which supports research in respiratory diseases. Zoe has specialised in pulmonary rehabilitation as a clinician, researcher and educator. She has over 110 papers published in international journals and $5M in research funding.
Dr John McLister
Registrar
Princess Alexandra Hospital / Metro South Health
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) prophylaxis prescribing for respiratory inpatients receiving corticosteroids
Biography
Dr McLister is a basic physician trainee who worked alongside Dr Gavey and Dr Sheehy in the Respiratory unit at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Miss Prerna Mehta
Medical Science Liaision
Sanofi
Dupilumab impact on blood eosinophils in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Biography
Prerna Mehta is a Medical Science Liaison at Sanofi.
Back up presenter: Caroline Markey. Caroline Markey, PhD is a senior level medical scientific professional at Sanofi.
Miss Prerna Mehta
Medical Science Liaision
Sanofi
Effect of dupilumab on airway oscillometry, ventilation/perfusion, and mucus plugging in moderate-to-severe asthma: the VESTIGE trial
Biography
Prerna Mehta is a Medical Science Liaison specializing in immunology, with a focus on Dupilumab in asthma. She provides scientific expertise, builds KOL relationships, provides medical education for healthcare professionals, supports clinical trials, gathers field insights, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates across teams to align clinical strategies in respiratory care.
Miss Prerna Mehta
Medical Science Liaision
Sanofi
Baseline characteristics associated with multicomponent clinical remission following dupilumab treatment in patients with moderate-to-severe asthma
Biography
Prerna Mehta is a Medical Science Liaison specializing in immunology, with a focus on Dupilumab in asthma. She provides scientific expertise, builds KOL relationships, provides medical education for healthcare professionals, supports clinical trials, gathers field insights, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates across teams to align clinical strategies in respiratory care.
Dr Naomi Mescall
Medical Registrar
Te Whatu Ora Health Capital and Coast, Hutt Valley
Managing a Mycobacterium Avium Effusion with an indwelling pleural catheter
Biography
A registrar working in New Zealand, originally from the UK who is pursuing a career in respiratory medicine.
Assoc Prof Stephen Milne
Associate Professor
University of Sydney
Is nutrition support effective for malnutrition in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Biography
Stephen is an Associate Professor at The University of Sydney, a specialist Respiratory Physician at Westmead Hospital, and leads the Airways Diseases Biology Group at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research. His research focuses on biomarker discovery in airways disease through clinical, physiological, and multi-omics profiling.
Dr Samuel Montgomery
Senior Research Officer
Telethon Kids Institute
Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist abates neutrophilic inflammatory transcriptomic responses to rhinovirus infection in cystic fibrosis
Biography
Dr Montgomery is a senior research officer at The Kids Research Institute Australia and an honorary research associate at the University of Western Australia. To date, their career has focused on the effects of respiratory viral infections, using in vitro airway models to elucidate mechanisms driving host responses.
Dr Rachel Morgan
PhD Candidate
Deakin University
Risk factors for preschool wheeze profiles in a longitudinal birth cohort study
Biography
Rachel, is a second-year PhD candidate at Deakin University, who is exploring how maternal diet during pregnancy affects children's respiratory outcomes. Her aim is to bridge research and practical healthcare improvements, to inform policies to enhance paediatric respiratory health.
Dr Nathan Mortimer
Postgraduate Fellow - Interventional Pulmonology & Interstitial Lung Disease
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Procedural characteristics and outcomes for cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)-guided bronchoscopic biopsies at a quaternary public hospital: a retrospective case series
Biography
Nathan has a passion for developing and applying procedural skills to improve patient care. He was the 2024 interventional pulmonology and ILD fellow at RPA Hospital and is undertaking a 2-year fellowship in interventional pulmonology at MQ Health in 2025-2026.
Dr Alexander Mullin
Advanced Trainee
St Vincent's Hospital
Favourable early survival following lung transplantation for systemic sclerosis: A retrospective cohort analysis
Biography
Dr Abbott is a lung transplant physician as St Vincent's hospital Sydney.
Mr Danush Murali
Phd Student
The Kids Research Institute Australia
Plasma proteomics of dysfunctional airway epithelial repair in childhood wheeze
Biography
Danush is a PhD student at the University of Western Australia and The KIDS Research Institute Australia working on characterising dysfunctional airway epithelial repair in children.
Dr Joshua Neale
Medical Affairs
AstraZeneca
Prevalence of difficult-to-treat asthma and oral corticosteroid use in asthma in New Zealand
Biography
Dr Amy Chan is Associate Professor and Respiratory lead of the Medicines Intelligence group at the School of Pharmacy, University of Auckland. She is a clinical pharmacist by training with over 15 years’ experience working in hospital, where she led one of the clinical pharmacy teams.
Ms Nadia Nestor
Queensland Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Advisor
Metro South Hospital and Health Service
Pulmonary and Cardiac Telerehabilitation – hub and spoke is effective in addressing access and uptake within rural and remote Queensland.
Biography
Nadia is an Senior Accredited Exercise Physiologist, who has held clinical roles within West Moreton and Metro North HHS, primarily in community based pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation. Nadia has been the project lead for two statewide projects Pulmonary and Cardiac Telerehabilitation (PaCT) and Queensland PR Virtual Framework and Benchmarking.
Miss Pui Wai Ng
Physiotherapy Student
University of Sydney
Evaluating agreement between oronasal and mouthpiece interfaces when measuring peak cough flow in respiratory muscle weakness
Biography
Pui Wai Ng, a final-year physiotherapy honours student, with an interest in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy and a profound commitment to enhancing patient outcomes.
Dr Phillip Nguyen
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
St Vincent's Hospital
Kleine-Levin Syndrome: Case report on three diverse clinical presentations
Biography
Phillip is a Respiratory Advanced Trainee with a keen interest on complex respiratory failure and sleep disorders.
Dr Phillip Nguyen
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
St Vincent's Hospital
Resuscitation planning and oxygen prescription rates in patients needing acute non-invasive ventilation with the introduction of eMR
Biography
Phillip is a respiratory trainee at St Vincent's Hospital. He has a keen interest in respiratory failure and non-invasive ventilation delivery.
Dr Kris Nilsen
Research Engineer Team Lead
4D Medical
Quantifying Novel 3-dimensional Lung Mechanics Measurements in patients with ILD and COPD
Biography
Dr Nilsen is a biomedical Engineer and respiratory physiologist. He specializes in novel measurements of lung mechanics and ventilation imaging.
Dr Ella Obst
Basic Physician Trainee
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Tuberculosis in the elderly: South Australian observational study of medication tolerance and outcomes
Biography
Dr Ella Obst is an early career doctor in South Australia. She is currently a Basic Physician Trainee based at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Dr Ryan Ocsan
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia with prior anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody therapy
Biography
Dr Ocsan is a budding advanced trainee in Respiratory Medicine. His current interests within the field include pleural disease, interventional pulmonology, lung cancer and respiratory infections. His other passions include medical education, fried chicken and good music.
Robyn Ordman
Guidelines Manager
Lung Foundation Australia
Comprehensive update of the COPD-X Handbook: A multidisciplinary approach aligned with new chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Clinical Care Standards
Biography
Robyn Ordman is the Guidelines Manager for COPD-X at Lung Foundation Australia, where she leads efforts to develop and implement evidence-based resources for respiratory health. With a background in medical writing and patient preference research using choice modelling methodologies, Robyn has a strong foundation in evidence synthesis and translation into practical clinical tools. Her work on the national clinical practice guidelines for COPD and associated resources (including the 2024 update of the COPD-X Handbook) underscores her commitment to improving patient outcomes through rigorous, clinically relevant and implementable guidelines.
Dr Caitlin O'Rourke
Basic Physician Trainee
The Prince Charles Hospital
A retrospective case series exploring sarcoidosis at a tertiary hospital
Biography
Dr Caitlin O'Rourke graduated from Griffith University Doctor of Medicine in 2021 and is currently a basic physician trainee with an interest in respiratory medicine. She has contributed to prior research at The Prince Charles Hospital and Sunshine Coast University Hospital in delirium, emergency medicine, paediatrics and medical education.
Dr Caroline Ostberg
General Medical Advanced Trainee
Barwon Health
Heparin efficacy and use in a regional hospital: why heparin should not be first line in management of Pulmonary Embolism.
Biography
Caroline is an Advanced Trainee in General and Acute Care Medicine, Working at Barwon Health. Caroline has an interest in Respiratory Medicine in regional and rural health care. Caroline completed a Masters of Public Health, whilst working as a Physiotherapist.
Ms Tanya Palmer
Senior Lecturer, Phd Candidate
CQ University / Griffith University
Effects of exercise rehabilitation on exertional dyspnea in chronic cardiorespiratory populations: A systematic review
Biography
Ms Tanya Palmer is an academic and clinical physiotherapist with over 15 years’ experience working in acute care who is currently employed at Central Queensland University (CQU) and The Prince Charles Hospital. Ms Palmer is the Head of Course for Physiotherapy and leads the cardiorespiratory program at CQU as well as co-ordinates the clinical education program. Ms Palmer is currently completing her PhD at Griffith University examining the sensitivity of tests to measure exertional breathlessness in cardiopulmonary disease.
Ms Tanya Palmer
Senior Lecturer, Phd Candidate
CQ University / Griffith University
Comparison of two fixed-intensity exercise tests measuring exertional dyspnea
Biography
Ms Tanya Palmer is an academic and clinical physiotherapist with over 15 years’ experience working in acute care who is currently employed at Central Queensland University (CQU) and The Prince Charles Hospital. Ms Palmer is the Head of Course for Physiotherapy and leads the cardiorespiratory program at CQU as well as co-ordinates the clinical education program. Ms Palmer is currently completing her PhD at Griffith University examining the sensitivity of tests to measure exertional breathlessness in cardiopulmonary disease.
Dr Kevin Park
Advanced Trainee in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
The Sutherland Hospital
Validity of the RPA hypoglycaemia questionnaire in adults with CF
Biography
Kevin Park is an Advanced Trainee in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, who trained at Royal Prince Alfred in 2024.
Dr Harris Penman
Registrar
Queensland Health
A retrospective analysis of the inaugural year of severe asthma clinic in a tertiary-level hospital.
Biography
Dr Harris Penman trained at the University of Dundee, Scotland, first garnered interest in Respiratory Medicine as an Intern at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Now a Basic Physician Trainee at RBWH he intends to pursue Respiratory Medicine after RACP examinations. This audit was supervised by Dr Alistair Cook.
Dr Elisio Pereira
Lecturer In Physiotherapy
RMIT University
Are physiotherapists being trained to deliver pulmonary rehabilitation during university? A scoping review
Biography
Elisio is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy and ECR at RMIT University in Melbourne. Elisio's research and clinical interests are focused on novel exercise strategies for people with chronic lung conditions, pulmonary rehabilitation and clinical education.
Ms Ara Perez
Respiratory Scientist
Royal Darwin Hospital
Challenges and solutions in conducting lung function/spirometry tests at remote indigenous communities of the Top End Northern Territory
Biography
Ara is a skilled Sleep Scientist with extensive experience, currently working as a Respiratory Scientist at the Royal Darwin Hospital. Alongside contributing to clinical care, has co-authored several research papers and plays an active role in outreach programs, offering community spirometry testing to improve respiratory health access in remote areas.
Mr Luke Petrusma
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Westmead Hospital
Conscious and unconscious non-adherence of inhaled therapy among individuals with COPD
Biography
Luke has a background in Respiratory and Intensive Care nursing, and is currently a COPD Clinical Nurse Consultant at a major metropolitan hospital. As part of a COPD care team, he educates patients and families on chronic disease management in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Dr Jessica Phillips
Clinical Trial Coordinator
Women's and Children's Hospital
The feasibility of functional lung imaging using x-ray velocimetry as compared to age-appropriate standard pulmonary function tests
Biography
Dr Jessica Phillips is a grant funded medical scientist with 15 years research experience from cell culture to bedside. She has over 10 years' experience in Clinical Trials, most recently in cystic fibrosis across Investigator and Pharmaceutical Sponsored studies.
Dr Lucy Pillay
Advanced Trainee
Royal Adelaide Hospital
The Role of Whole Genome Sequencing in Chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis.
Biography
Dr Lucy Pillay is a Respiratory Advanced Trainee in Adelaide, South Australia currently completing her Sleep Fellowship at Flinders Medical Centre.
Dr Sarah Yeo is a Respiratory and Sleep Physician at Austin Health as well as PhD Candidate at the University of Melbourne/Olivia Newton John Cancer Research Institute.
Ms Prescious Grace Pitogo
Undergraduate Student
University of Adelaide
Young people’s views on vaping, disposable vapes and climate change - A systematic review
Biography
The students on this poster are part of the research integrated learning program in the School of Biomedical Science and supervised by Professor Smith
Dr John Politis
Respiratory And Sleep Physician
Monash Lung Sleep Allergy and Immunology / Monash Health
Type 2 inflammation is prominent in Australian emergency department asthma exacerbations
Biography
Dr John Politis is a respiratory and sleep physician based in Melbourne, Australia. He has a special interest in asthma, and is currently undertaking his PhD in severe asthma at Monash University with a focus on oral corticosteroid use and asthma management in the community.
Dr John Politis
Respiratory And Sleep Physician
Monash Lung Sleep Allergy and Immunology / Monash Health
Low inhaled and oral corticosteroid prescription for asthma discharges in Australian emergency departments
Biography
Dr John Politis is a respiratory and sleep physician based in Melbourne, Australia. He has a special interest in asthma, and is currently undertaking his PhD in severe asthma at Monash University with a focus on oral corticosteroid use and asthma management in the community.
Mrs Meg Poulsen
Physiotherapist
Alfred Health
Co-design of a novel telehealth exercise model of care for adults with Cystic Fibrosis
Biography
Meg Poulsen is a Senior Respiratory Physiotherapist currently working in the Cystic Fibrosis Service at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Victoria. She is currently completing her Master's by Research with the topic "Developing a Telehealth exercise intervention for adults with CF".
Dr Shyamala Pradeepan
Snr Staff Specialist, Respiratory And Sleep Medicine.
John Hunter Hospital
NIV tolerance and factors to NIV tolerance
Biography
She is a senior staff specialist in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at John Hunter Hospital. Leads the NIV service in MND. She is also undertaking some research in the field of MND and ventilation.
Dr Bernadette Prentice
Staff Specialist
Sydney Children's Hospital
Evaluating HbA1c as a screening tool for glucose abnormalities in young children with CF
Biography
Dr Prentice is a Respiratory Paediatrician at Sydney Children’s Hospital and Conjoint Senior Lecturer at UNSW. Her PhD in Cystic Fibrosis was funded by an NHMRC postgraduate scholarship. Dr Prentice was recently awarded the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Kids Research Clinician Researcher Fellowship funded by the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation.
Paige Preston
Lung Foundation Australia
Air pollution information needs for those with lung disease
Biography
Paige Preston General Manager – Policy, Advocacy & Prevention - As General Manager, Policy, Advocacy and Prevention, Paige is responsible for leading the strategic advocacy efforts for the organisation to guide policy decision-making and improve the outcomes for Australians living with, or at risk of, lung disease. Her teams’ focus is on the prevention and early detection of lung disease, while continuing to strongly advocate for equitable access to services, support, and research investment. Paige holds a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Queensland. She has held several roles across the NGO sector, including previous work in health promotion programs, policy, advocacy and research.
Dr Robert Qiu
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Nepean Hospital
Survey of Ultrasound Cleaning Knowledge Study
Biography
Dr Qiu is a final year NSW Respiratory/General Medicine Advanced Trainee at Liverpool who has trained through Royal North Shore, Northern Beaches, Sydney Adventist, Concord and Nepean Hospitals.
Dr Lee has completed her Basic Physician Training through Nepean Hospital in Sydney and aspires to train in respiratory medicine.
Dr Robert Qiu
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Nepean Hospital
Persistent air leak, therapeutic drug monitoring, and pus - A complex case of Pulmonary and Pleural Tuberculosis infection
Biography
Dr Paik Yee Liew is completing her Basic Physician Training through Nepean Hospital, Sydney. She completed her medical school training through the University of New South Wales in 2021. She aspires to complete her exams and commence respiratory advanced training in 2026.
Dr Zao Qu
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Canberra Hospital
Indwelling pleural catheters - Experience in Westmead Hospital Respiratory Unit
Biography
Dr Zao Qu is currently an advanced trainee in General Medicine and will commence his advanced training in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine in 2025. As a former biomedical engineer, he is passionate about areas in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine including forced oscillation technique, wearable sleep devices, and robotic-assisted bronchoscopy.
Dr Zao Qu
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Canberra Hospital
Junior medical officer self-auditing activities improve hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
Biography
Dr Zao Qu is currently an advanced trainee in General Medicine and will commence his advanced training in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine in 2025. As a former biomedical engineer, he is passionate about areas in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine including forced oscillation technique, wearable sleep devices, and robotic-assisted bronchoscopy.
Dr Amy Raditsis
Medical Registrar
Barwon Health
Mechanical Thrombectomy for Pulmonary Embolism: Initial Experience in a Regional Health Service
Biography
Amy Raditsis is a General and Acute Care Medicine Advanced Trainee at Barwon Health. She has a Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging from Monash University and a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from Deakin University.
Dr Faridh Raja Mohamed
Consultant
Fiona Stanley Hospital
Single centre experience with Endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy guided transbronchial mediastinal cryobiopsy
Biography
Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, AUSTRALIA
Mr Md Mahbubur Rashid
Phd Candidate
University of New South Wales
The burden of twelve-month asthma readmission among Australian children: A population-based cohort study.
Biography
Dr. Mahbub is a dedicated public health professional currently pursuing his PhD in Paediatrics, with a focus on childhood asthma. His academic journey builds upon a rich background in public health and research in Bangladesh.
Prof Helen Reddel
Research Leader
Woolcock Institute of Medical Research / Macquarie University
Patient-reported worsenings of their asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the NOVELTY study
Biography
Respiratory Physician. Research Leader at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, Macquarie University; Director of the Australian Centre for Airways disease Monitoring (ACAM); Chair of the GINA Science Committee. Research focuses on population level monitoring of asthma and/or COPD, investigating underlying mechanisms of obstructive lung disease, and improving patient outcomes.
Dr Steen Reed
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Hunter New England Health Services
Intrapleural Enzyme Therapy. Improving Administration with an Alternative Model of Care
Biography
Dr Steen Reed is a 1st Year Advanced Trainee in Respiratory Medicine. Having commenced his Medical training in the UK, He completed BPT in Newcastle, Australia where he has commenced his Advanced training. Dr Reed's areas of interest include Pleural Medicine, Lung Cancer and Interventional Pulmonology.
Mrs Nicola Reed
Respiratory Chronic Care Cnc
RPA Virtual Respiratory Chronic Care
Inhaler technique is poor in asthma and COPD patients
Biography
With over 10 years' experience in respiratory community nursing with a keen interest in improving outcomes.
Recently completed post graduate study in palliative care which was aimed to have a direct impact on end stage respiratory patients.
Mr Jack Reeves
Lecturer
University of Technology Sydney
Participant perspectives on pulmonary telerehabilitation for respiratory sequelae post-COVID
Biography
Jack Reeves is a respiratory physiotherapist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and a PhD candidate at The University of Sydney. His PhD research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of pulmonary telerehabilitation for people with persistent respiratory sequelae of COVID-19.
Prof Nicola Roberts
Professor In Delivery Of Respiratory Healthcare
Edinburgh Napier University
Does the mMRC Dyspnoea Scale or stage of pulmonary rehabilitation completion impact on preferences for education?
Biography
Nicola is a Professor in respiratory healthcare delivery at Edinburgh Napier university. Her research is on improving how respiratory healthcare is delivered. Recent work has focussed on how respiratory care is taught, how confident nurses are about their respiratory clinical skills and how education is delivered in pulmonary rehabilitation.
Ms Mary Roberts
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Westmead Hospital
The ACT Breathlessness Intervention Service – Lessons learnt
Biography
Mary Roberts is a Clinical Nurse Consultant working for Westmead Hospital, in Sydney.
Mary has a special interest in COPD, pulmonary fibrosis , pulmonary rehabilitation, and breathlessness management.
Mary is an active member of the LFA and TSANZ and has received a prestigious Lung Legend award from the LFA.
Prof Nicola Roberts
Professor In Delivery Of Respiratory Healthcare
Edinburgh Napier University
Does being a nurse reduce likelihood of current smoking: an analysis of nationally representative data
Biography
Nicola is a Professor in respiratory healthcare delivery at Edinburgh Napier university. Her research is on improving how respiratory healthcare is delivered. Recent work has focussed on how respiratory care is taught, how confident nurses are about their respiratory clinical skills and how education is delivered in pulmonary rehabilitation.
Dr Billy Robinson
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Northern Health
Implementation and Outcomes from a new Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided (EBUS) service in a Tertiary Australian Hospital
Biography
Billy is a respiratory and sleep advanced trainee based in Melbourne with an interest in a wide variety of areas including ILD, PH, COPD, Asthma, Pleural Medicine and diagnostic bronchoscopic techniques.
Dr Nicole Roche
Physician/Researcher
Royal North Shore Hospital
Usefulness of the Incremental Shuttle Walk Test in assessing exercise capacity in patients with operable lung cancer.
Biography
Respiratory and Sleep physician in Sydney currently completing a PhD.
Mrs Sharon Rukavina
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Northern Health
Transforming severe asthma care: Delivering value based care with a co-designed asthma digital pathway
Biography
Sharon Rukavina is a career Respiratory nurse having worked with respiratory patients, for over 30 years in acute as well as primary care.
She currently is employed as a Clinical Nurse Consultant with Northern Health and has been a project manager for re-designing the outpatient Asthma service
Dr Catherine Runge
Policy And Project Officer
Lung Foundation Australia
First Nations Youth: A Co-Designed Vaping Project and collaboration success
Biography
Catherine is a Policy and Project Officer at Lung Foundation Australia focused on immunisation and tobacco control advocacy. She holds a Master of Public Health and a PhD on military deployment health. Catherine is an Adjunct Fellow at The University of Queensland’s School of Public Health.
Dr Sarah Rusnak
Advanced Trainee
Port Macquarie Base Hostpial
The regional experience of thrombolysis for acute pulmonary embolism
Biography
Dr Sarah Rusnak is a second year Respiratory Advanced Trainee, having spent her first year at Port Macquarie Base Hospital. She is grateful for her experience and mentorship within a regional setting, and the opportunity to contribute to a local thrombolysis protocol for acute PE management.
Dr Neeti Rustagi
Professor
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Association of Respiratory signs and symptoms with Indoor Air Pollution: A Scoping Review
Biography
Dr Neeti Rustagi is Professor of Community Medicine in AIIMS Jodhpur, India and is working on respiratory diseases especially related to environment.
Dr Neeti Rustagi
Professor
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Association of respiratory symptoms with biomass fuel use and barriers in transitioning to clean fuel among rural households in Thar desert district of India
Biography
Miss Izabella Sabatini
Student
University of Adelaide
Overcoming the arrest of autophagy caused by azithromycin: a co-exposure model of the airway epithelium.
Biography
Izabella is a Masters of Biotechnology (Biomedical Science) student at the University of Adelaide, who currently holds a Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry and Microbiology & Immunology) as well as a Diploma in Language (Japanese). Although new to the academic field, she holds work experience in food quality testing and forensic toxicology. She is also an alumni of the National Youth Science Forum (2017).
Mr Muhammad Rehan Sarwar
Research Fellow
Monash University
Treatable traits among patients with COPD and their associations with health-related quality of life
Biography
Muhammad Rehan Sarwar is a pharmacist with extensive research experience in both Pakistan and Australia. He served as a lecturer at Akhtar Saeed College of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Pakistan before joining Monash University in 2019 to pursue his PhD. Currently, he works as a research fellow at Monash University.
Dr Athiththa Satchithanandha
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Gosford Hospital
Prolonged air leak in pneumothorax in a tertiary centre – Can we predict it?
Biography
Athiththa is a 2nd year Respiratory AT currently working at St Vincent's Hospital.
Dr Athiththa Satchithanandha
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Gosford Hospital
Rates of recurrence and complications in primary, secondary and iatrogenic pneuomothoraces at a tertiary centre in Australia
Biography
Athiththa is a 2nd year Respiratory AT at St Vincent's hospital.
Dr Athiththa Satchithanandha
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Gosford Hospital
Atypical Presentation of Pleural Effusion in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Biography
Ms Kristensen is a 4th year medical student from UNCLE keen on a career in internal medicine.
Mr Craig Schofield
Student
The Kids Research Institute Australia
Pathogenic cystic fibrosis airway neutrophil subset is absent in non-cystic fibrosis paediatric bronchiectasis
Biography
Craig Schofield is a first year PhD student at the University of Western Australia and The Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre at The Kids Research Institute. His project focuses on profiling the immune system to better understand disease mechanisms in paediatric bronchiectasis.
Zoe Scovell
Health Policy Insights Officer
Lung Foundation Australia
Results from a national survey on cost-of-living pressures among people with a lung disease
Biography
Zoe Scovell is a policy officer for Lung Foundation Australia. Prior to this, Zoe held positions in health services research and clinical trial operations.
Mr Manav Sharma
Phd Student
University of Technology Sydney
Identifying the origin of lymphangioleiomyomatosis cells using single cell RNA-Sequencing and generation of human cell line lymphangioleiomyomatosis models
Biography
Manav Vikram Sharma is a PhD student at the University of Technology, Sydney, with a background in molecular biology and bioinformatics. He is passionate about understanding the mechanisms behind complex and rare diseases. The focus of his research is a rare disease called Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
Mrs Kelsey Sharrad
PhD Candidate
University of Adelaide
Developing a digital self-management and mental health intervention for young people with asthma using the Intervention Mapping approach.
Biography
Kelsey is a PhD candidate with the University of Adelaide Medical School, exploring financial incentive interventions for smoking cessation. She holds a Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences from Deakin University, and a Masters by Research from the University of South Australia. She is passionate about translating evidence into health practice and policy, and empowering people with evidence-based strategies to improve their health.
Assoc Prof Shannon Simpson
Co-head, Children's Lung Health
The Kids Research Institute Australia
Daycare attendance does not affect the lung function of very preterm born children 6-9 years
Biography
A/Prof Shannon Simpson is the Co-Head of the Children's Lung Health Team in Perth, WA. Her research interests span from bench to bedside and are focused on understanding and improving prematurity-associated lung disease across the lifespan.
Dr Hanson Siu
Respiratory Registrar
Monash Lung Sleep Allergy and Immunology
Management of Iatrogenic Pneumothorax – Conservative or Intervention?
Biography
Hanson is a Respiratory Advanced Trainee. He has a keen interest in Asthma and Pleural Medicine.
You can also find him on social media @spaceofsoccer with a passion for soccer and photography.
Dr Ella Smalley
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Menzies Institute for Medical Research
The use of alveolar organoids to recapitulate familial pulmonary fibrosis in-vitro.
Biography
Dr. Smalley is an early career postdoctoral research fellow at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research in Hobart, Tasmania. She investigates the role of inherited genetic variants on lung biology in the context of pulmonary fibrosis using gene edited induced pluripotent stem cell model (iPSC) derived alveolarsphere culture.
Prof Natasha Smallwood
Respiratory Physician
Monash University
“BREATHE”: an educational approach for optimising the management of chronic respiratory diseases in primary care
Biography
A/Prof Natasha Smallwood is a consultant respiratory physician at the Alfred Hospital, Head of the Chronic Respiratory Disease Research group at the School of Translational Medicine (Monash University) and principal research fellow at Monash University. She has clinical expertise and research interests in breathlessness, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis, symptom management and severe lung diseases.
Ms Amber Smith
Clinical Trial Coordinator
University of Newcastle
Reduced muscle mass in adults with non-CF bronchiectasis
Biography
Amber Smith holds an undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (B. NutrDiet) and has over 15 years of Clinical Research Officer experience in the conduct of clinical trials.
Dr Lainey Smith
Respiratory Fellow
Queensland Children's Hospital
Patient-focused predictive factors for invasive ventilation in severe bronchiolitis management.
Biography
Dr Lainey Smith is a current Respiratory Fellow at the Queensland Children's Hospital. This work was from her 12 month fellowship in Paediatric Intensive Care at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh Scotland.
Dr Elizabeth Smith
Program Manager
Telethon Kids Institute
Structural lung disease on Chest CT improves between mid-childhood and young adulthood in survivors of very preterm birth.
Biography
Dr Smith is a Program Manager and Researcher within the Children’s Lung Health team at Telethon Kids Institute.
Prof Lissa Spencer
Physiotherapist
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
The opinions of people with respiratory conditions about pulmonary telerehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Biography
Lissa Spencer is a Clinical Professor of physiotherapy at Royal prince Alfred Hospital and University of Sydney. Her clinical and research work is in the area of pulmonary rehabilitation. Lissa also works in a voluntary capacity for Lung Foundation (Co-chair of Lungs in Action) and ACI (Co-chair of Respiratory Network)
Dr Jason Suggett
Vice President, Medical & Scientific Affairs
Trudell Medical International
Different Valved Holding Chambers (VHCs) can impact drug delivery and carbon footprint - make every puff count
Biography
Jason Suggett is a PhD Pharmacist with hospital and research experience as well as nearly 30 years working in the development and registration of respiratory drug products and medical devices. He served for 10 years as an expert member of the USP and has published extensively.
Dr Jason Suggett
Vice President, Medical & Scientific Affairs
Trudell Medical International
A new portable spacer for use on the go can provide dose assurance and demonstrated benefits for patients
Biography
Jason Suggett is a PhD Pharmacist with hospital and research experience as well as nearly 30 years working in the development and registration of respiratory drug products and medical devices. He served for 10 years as an expert member of the USP and has published extensively.
Mr Emil Tabbada
Respiratory Cnc
Alice Springs Hospital / NT Health
The implementation of a service model change for lung cancer pathway in Central Australia improves referral and treatment interval time.
Biography
Mr. Tabbada has been working as a respiratory nurse coordinator in Alice Springs Hospital for three years. His areas of interests include COPD and Asthma management, patient education and respiratory sleep disorders. Recently, he developed an interest in the care of lung cancer patients in Central Australia.
Dr James Tadjkarimi
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Te Whatu Ora Health
C(H)aracteristics, Demographics & Outcomes of an A(O)tearoa/ New Zealand (I)nterstitial Lung Disease Co(HO)rt – The HOIHO Study
Biography
James Tadjkarimi is a final year Respiratory Advanced Trainee based at Auckland City Hospital with a research interest in Interstitial Lung Disease & Pulmonary Hypertension. James embarks on a ILD Fellowship at the Royal Brompton Hospital towards the end of this year.
Dr Ee Tan
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Liverpool Hospital
Do moderate or severe exacerbations of COPD affect a pulmonary rehabilitation program duration and outcomes? A retrospective observational study.
Biography
Ee Tan is a Basic Physician Trainee who will commence Advanced Training in Respiratory Medicine next year. She is currently pursuing a Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) at the University of Sydney. Ee is passionate about integrating research into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
Dr Roisin Taplin
Resident Medical Officer
Mater Hospital
Bronchoprovocation testing result differences comparing withholding inhaled asthma therapies as per current guidelines versus 7 days
Biography
Roisin is originally from Ireland and has been working at Mater Hospital for the last year. She wanted to complete a small research project while away and was immediately drawn to the complexities of Asthma diagnosis.
Dr Joshua Taverner
General Medicine Advanced Trainee
Alfred Health
Reducing the carbon footprint of inhaler prescriptions at Western Health Victoria with carbon friendly alternatives - a modelling exercise
Biography
Dr Taverner is an Advanced Physician Trainee, aiming to pursue a career in Respiratory Medicine. He has interests in public health and environmental issues and is aiming to develop a career combining these interests.
Dr Jayaram is a Respiratory Physician in Melbourne, with a special interest in airways disease.
Dr Maxter Thai
Advanced Trainee
SA Health
Resource limitations prevent timely work-up of suspected lung cancer cases: audit of Northern Adelaide Local Health Network's Lung Cancer Service
Biography
Dr Maxter Thai is a current respiratory advanced trainee at the Lyell McEwin Hospital in Northern Adelaide. He has taken an interest in streamlining diagnostic pathways and work-up of lung cancer cases. When not at work, he enjoys going on outdoor adventures with Bailey, his golden retriever.
Mrs Tamara Thornton
Physiotherapist
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Investigating exercise capacity 12-months following Trikafta® initiation
Biography
Tamara is a Senior Cystic Fibrosis Physiotherapist at
Sir Charles Gairdner hospital where she co-leads the state-wide Physiotherapy service for adults with Cystic Fibrosis. She is actively involved in CF research and is passionate towards advancing clinical care and improving patient outcomes.
Dr Gabriella Tikellis
Research Fellow
Monash University
Developing a model of health and supportive care for people with silicosis
Biography
Gabriella is Research Fellow at Monash University working in interstitial lung diseases. She has a background in epidemiology and mixed methods and her interests include translational research. Gabriella led the work that identified the top research priorities for PF and was the study coordinator for the Dyspnoea in Silicosis Study.
Miss Samaneh Toukhanbeigli
Phd Student
School of Life Sciences / University of Technology
Fibrotic extracellular matrix attenuates the proliferation of lung cancer cells
Biography
Samaneh is a PhD student at the University of Technology Sydney, focusing on the relationship between idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer, contributing to research in respiratory health and disease mechanisms.
Mr David Touma
Research Assistant
Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
Comparison of day-to-day variability between three oscillometry devices
Biography
Mr David Touma is a research assistant working for the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research and his research interests are in the field of airway physiology, asthma, COPD, lung function after lobectomy. His expertise includes complex lung function testing, advanced 3D image analysis and CPET.
Miss Mymy Tran
Research Assistant
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Application of a palliative-care referral tool in an ILD service.
Biography
Mymy Tran is an early career researcher working on multiple clinical studies and publications for the Respiratory Medicine department at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis; under the supervision of Professor Tamera Corte. Her research interests include Interstitial Lung Diseases and diagnostic tools.
Miss Mymy Tran
Research Assistant
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Novel exhaled breath biomarker for detecting interstitial lung diseases.
Biography
Mymy Tran is an early career researcher working on multiple clinical studies and publications for the Respiratory Medicine department at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis; under the supervision of Professor Tamera Corte. Her research interests include Interstitial Lung Diseases and diagnostic tools.
Dr Justin Siew Yoong Tu
Resident
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Clinical safety of Endobronchial Ultrasound in patients with Superior Vena Cava Obstruction
Biography
Dr Justin Tu is a Basic Physician Trainee from the Royal Melbourne Hospital with an interest in Respiratory Medicine. His research areas of interest include interventional pulmonology and sarcoidosis.
Dr Justin Siew Yoong Tu
Resident
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Hospital-based Sarcoidosis Care: A Comparative Analysis Against Clinical Practice Guidelines
Biography
Dr Justin Tu is a Basic Physician Trainee from the Royal Melbourne Hospital with an interest in Respiratory Medicine. His research areas of interest include interventional pulmonology and sarcoidosis.
Dr Sai Prakesh Vaheisvaran
Respiratory Advanced Trainee
Westmead Hospital
Autologous blood patch is a safe and effective therapy for hydropneumothorax with prolonged air leak
Biography
Prakesh is a respiratory advanced trainee from Sydney, Australia, with a keen interest in pleural disease, tuberculosis and the practice of respiratory medicine in under-serviced communities. He is committed to research, learning and advancing clinical practice in these key areas of respiratory health.
Miss Shalini Vijeyakumar
Medical Student
University of Sydney
Admission early vs late in JMO term does not influence venous thromboembolism risk assessment or prophylaxis prescription.
Biography
Shalini Vijeyakumar is a 3rd year medical student at the University of Sydney who is passionate about respiratory medicine. She is honoured to be here today to present the findings of an audit conducted by herself and Dr Qu on VTE outcomes at Westmead Hospital.
Ms Samantha Vinzenz
PhD Candidate
University of Newcastle / Hunter Medical Research Institute
The interaction between estrogen and obesity in the pathogenesis of influenza A virus
Biography
Samantha is a first-year PhD candidate (Nutritional Biochemistry), investigating key metabolic pathways and associated factors implicated in obese worsened severe lung disease. The long-term goal of her research is to improve current treatments for individuals suffering steroid-resistant asthma and severe respiratory viral infection by manipulating cellular metabolism.
Ms Jessica Walsh
PhD Candidate
University of Sydney
Are physiotherapists and exercise physiologists interested in providing pulmonary rehabilitation in primary care? A national survey
Biography
Jessica is a respiratory physiotherapist, with clinical and research experience in both Australia and the UK. In 2022, she was awarded the Lung Foundation Australia/ Better Breathing Foundation PhD Scholarship in Chronic Lung Disease, commencing her PhD at The University of Sydney investigating whether pulmonary rehabilitation can be implemented in primary care.
Ms Jessica Walsh
PhD Candidate
University of Sydney
Does group exercise for chronic diseases align to private practice business models? Perspectives of primary care physiotherapists and exercise physiologists
Biography
Jessica is a respiratory physiotherapist, with clinical and research experience in both Australia and the UK. In 2022, she was awarded the Lung Foundation Australia/ Better Breathing Foundation PhD Scholarship in Chronic Lung Disease, commencing her PhD at The University of Sydney investigating whether pulmonary rehabilitation can be implemented in primary care.
Dr Tyson Walters
Registrar
Austin Health
Comorbidities in the interstitial lung disease trial population
Biography
Tyson Walters is a basic physician trainee at Austin Health, he obtained a Doctor of Medicine from Deakin University with a background in physiotherapy previously. Tyson is an emerging researcher and has a keen interest in interstitial lung disease research.
Dr Kimberley Wang
Senior Research Fellow
University of Western Australia
Examination of airway-associated adipose tissue effects on airway smooth muscle cell morphology, proliferation and migration
Biography
Dr. Wang is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Human Sciences. Her research explores three vital themes: understanding associations between low birth weight and asthma, characterising airway fat in the context of comorbid obesity-asthma and testing drugs to mitigate excessive airway muscle.
Dr Juliet Wang
Psychiatry Registrar
Austin Health
Perceived barriers and facilitators to managing psychological distress in COPD: The perspectives of patients and carers
Biography
Dr Juliet Wang is currently a Psychiatry Registrar at Austin Health. Her areas of interest include the intersection of psychological well-being and chronic illness, exploring how mental health impacts disease outcomes and the illness experience.
Prof Peter Wark
Professor
Alfred Health
Baseline sweat chloride is a weak predictor of lung function response to Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor
Biography
Peter Wark is the Director of Cystic Fibrosis and RES2, AIRMED, Alfred Health, Melbourne. He is a conjoint Professor of Medicine at Monash University. He holds an honorary position as a senior staff specialist in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle and is an adjunct Professor with the University of Newcastle and senior affiliate researcher at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Immune Health Research programme at HMRI.
His research interests are; airway inflammation in the context of chronic airways disease, innate immunity, the role of infection in chronic airways disease and translational clinical trial design.
Ms Kathryn Watson
Senior Physiotherapist
Fiona Stanley Hospital
High flow nasal oxygen as an adjunct to pulmonary rehabilitation in people awaiting lung transplantation: the Fiona Stanley Hospital experience.
Biography
Kathryn is the clinical lead physiotherapist in the Advanced Lung Disease Unit at Fiona Stanley Hospital. She has over 10 years of experience in working with patients in many respiratory settings, from critical care to pulmonary rehab, including specialist cohorts such as lung transplant, cystic fibrosis, and neuromuscular disease.
Dr Rivindi Watthayalage
Staff Specialist
Westmead Hospital
Predictors of change in weight and fat mass in OSA patients who received Armodafinil while on a low-calorie diet.
Biography
Respiratory specialist at Westmead hospital and a part time sleep trainee. She is undertaking sleep research at the Woolcock institute as a post graduate student at Sydney University.
Mr Pulasthi Vinu Wettesinghe
Medical Student
Monash Health
Development of Clinical Guidance Documents in Interstitial Lung Disease: A Systematic Review
Biography
Vinu is a medical student with a strong interest in respiratory medicine, currently presenting research on interstitial lung disease (ILD). With a focus on clinical research, Vinu aims to contribute to advancing the understanding of ILD and its impact on patient care.
Mr Pulasthi Vinu Wettesinghe
Medical Student
Monash Health
Content coverage in ILD clinical guidance documents
Biography
Vinu is a medical student with a strong interest in respiratory medicine, currently presenting research on interstitial lung disease (ILD). With a focus on clinical research, Vinu aims to contribute to advancing the understanding of ILD and its impact on patient care.
Miss Georgina Whish-Wilson
Phd Candidate
University of Melbourne
Empowering recovery: A co-designed intervention to transform care for operable lung cancer
Biography
Georgina is a senior physiotherapist and final-year PhD candidate with the Department of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne. Her PhD research focuses on the role of exercise in improving patient outcomes among patients having thoracic surgery for lung cancer, with a particular focus on patient experiences and qualitative research methods.
Ms Lauren Williams
Research Lead
Lung Foundation Australia
Identifying research priorities for occupational lung cancer in Australia
Biography
Lauren is the Research Lead for the occupational lung disease team at Lung Foundation Australia. Lauren is responsible for leading the development and delivery of a National Occupational Lung Disease (OLD) Research Strategy, which includes the facilitation of two research forums.
Ms Melissa Wilson
Senior Project Manager/data Analyst
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
National Asthma Strategy – monitoring progress using the 10 national asthma indicators
Biography
Ms Wilson has over 10 years’ experience in data collection operations, analysis and reporting, including 8 years' experience in the health and welfare space.
Ms Wilson currently leads the chronic respiratory conditions monitoring program at the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
She has a Bachelor of Business (Honours).
Dr Melanie Wong
Respiratory Registrar
Alfred Health
Investigation of exertional dyspnoea by cardiopulmonary exercise testing with continuous laryngoscopy.
Biography
Dr Melanie Wong is a respiratory registrar at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Victoria. Through previous experience as the Asthma and Allergy Fellow at The Alfred she developed specialised interest in laryngeal disorders through The Alfred's Middle Airway Service.
Dr Ian Yang
Thoracic Physician
The Prince Charles Hospital / University of Queensland
Clinical and demographic characteristics of lung cancer in never-smokers (LCINS): An Australian lung tissue bank study
Biography
Brisbane-based thoracic physician Ian Yang is the Director of Thoracic Medicine, The Prince Charles Hospital, and Professor in The University of Queensland. Ian’s practice is in the field of thoracic medicine, and his translational research team studies gene-environmental interaction in respiratory conditions, to improve lung health in our community.
Dr Renee Yee
Basic Physician Trainee
The Sutherland Hospital
Themes in Advanced Care Planning discussions in Advanced Lung Disease
Biography
Dr Renee Yee is a Basic Physician Trainee in the St George Hospital network with an interest in Respiratory Medicine.
Dr Louis Yeung
Advanced Trainee
Northern Beaches Hospital
Initial Experience with Cone Beam CT-Guided Bronchoscopy for Diagnosis of Small Peripheral Pulmonary Nodules
Biography
Dr Louis Yeung is a respiratory advanced trainee at Northern Beaches Hospital with a strong interest and passion for early detection of lung cancer, interventional pulmonology, and pleural disease.
Dr Paula Zaininger
Paediatric Respiratory Registrar
NSW Health
Parental Perceptions of Paediatric Salbutamol Reducing Medication Plan
Biography
Dr Paula Zaininger is a paediatric advanced trainee in respiratory medicine and has a strong clinical interest in paediatric asthma care.
Dr Razia Zakarya
Research Fellow
University of Technology Sydney
An epigenetic association between the severity of allergic airway disease and maternal exposure to particulate air pollution
Biography
Dr Razia Zakarya is a Research Fellow focused on epigenetic etiology in disease. She presently holds the Wendy McCormick Fellowship at UTS & Woolcock Institute of Medical Research where she focuses on integrating functional epigenetics with bioinformatics to investigate how the maternal environment affects respiratory disease susceptibility later in life.
Dr Xian Zhang
Statistical Consultant
University of New South Wales
Respiratory symptoms in early adulthood do not independently predict lung function decline during mid-adulthood
Biography
Dr. Tony (Xian) Zhang is a statistical consultant at Stats Central, UNSW Sydney. Tony has extensive experience in the design of clinical trials and health surveys, statistical modelling, data linkage analysis, and real-world evidence, across both public and higher education sectors. Additionally, Tony has significant expertise in geriatric, respiratory, and reproductive epidemiology.
Ms Yimin Zhu
Student
University of Melbourne
Profiling the impact of dipeptidyl peptidase-1 activity on lung immune regulation
Biography
Yimin Zhu is currently a PhD student at the University of Melbourne.
