Adam Jaffe

Professor Adam Jaffe is Head of School at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) School of Clinical Medicine, specializing in pediatric pulmonology and respiratory medicine. His qualifications include BSc (Hons), MD, and fellowships (FRCP, FRCPCH, FRACP). He leads research in cystic fibrosis, orphan lung diseases, and respiratory infections, focusing on novel diagnostics and therapies.

His research examines cystic fibrosis pathophysiology, early diabetes intervention, pneumococcal disease epidemiology, and asthma management innovations. Recent work explores CFTR modulator impacts, pandemic-era care models, and genomic diagnostics for interstitial lung diseases. Clinical trials under his direction have evaluated azithromycin protocols and insulin therapies for CF-related metabolic complications.

Professor Jaffe coordinates national registries including the Australasian Registry Network for Orphan Lung Disease (ARNOLD) and leads multidisciplinary teams investigating airway inflammation biomarkers. He maintains editorial roles for Pediatric Pulmonology and committee positions with the American Thoracic Society and Australian Lung Foundation.