Mark Fenton

Dr. Mark Fenton is a researcher in the Department of Respirology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine. His work focuses on improving respiratory health outcomes through advanced imaging techniques, population-specific lung function norms, and culturally appropriate interventions for Indigenous communities.

• Led SHRF-supported research establishing First Nations-specific spirometry reference values
• Co-investigator on CIHR-funded initiatives addressing Indigenous sleep health disparities
• Developed synchrotron-based lung imaging to study post-transplant complications

Dr. Fenton actively participates in the Respiratory Research Center (RRC), fostering cross-disciplinary collaborations with Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy. His research has been recognized by the Parliamentary Health Research Caucus and the American College of Chest Physicians. Key contributions include:

• 2018 Ideas that Inspire Award for lung transplantation research
• Investigating biomarkers for OSA severity (MMP-2, MMP-9)
• Pioneering telehealth models for rural lung cancer patients

He advocates for patient-centered research through the RRC's community engagement framework and has published extensively on sleep disorders in First Nations populations.