Andrew Burke

Dr Andrew Burke is a Senior Lecturer at The University of Queensland, affiliated with the UQ Centre for Clinical Research and the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. He practices as a dual specialist in infectious diseases and thoracic medicine at The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, with clinical experience spanning low-income countries and regional Australia. His academic qualifications include a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (Liverpool) and a Master of Public Health (University of Queensland).

• Current Positions
  • Senior Lecturer, The University of Queensland
  • Principal Investigator, Pulmonary NTM Infection Trials
  • PhD Candidate, Pharmacokinetics of Mycobacterial Drugs
  • Chair, Australasian Clinical Tuberculosis Network (ACTnet)
  • Member, Queensland Tuberculosis Expert Advisory Group
  • Member, Australian Therapeutic Guidelines Writing Groups

His research focuses on pharmacokinetics and therapeutic drug monitoring for mycobacterial infections, particularly in patients with tuberculosis and cystic fibrosis. His recent publications emphasize the clinical application of pharmacokinetic modeling, novel drug delivery methods, and improving treatment protocols for Mycobacterium abscessus and other NTM infections.

Dr Burke is available for supervision of higher degree research candidates and actively collaborates with international researchers on pharmacokinetic sub-studies within large clinical trials. His work highlights the potential for Australian and Asia-Pacific researchers to contribute to global mycobacterial research through PK studies and clinical trial participation.