Alvin Ing

Professor Alvin Ing is a Professor of Respiratory Medicine and Clinical Program Head of the Cardiovascular & Respiratory Program at Macquarie University Hospital. He specializes in interventional pulmonology, with a focus on endobronchial therapies for COPD, asthma, and interstitial lung diseases. His key roles include pioneering techniques such as bronchial thermoplasty, endobronchial valves (ELVR), and cryobiopsy. He actively supervises PhD students in these areas and leads multiple clinical trials, including projects on targeted lung denervation and novel therapies for chronic cough.

Research Interests

• Endoscopic lung volume reduction (ELVR) for COPD
• Bronchial thermoplasty for refractory asthma
• Cryobiopsy for interstitial lung disease diagnosis
• Development of bronchial rheoplasty for chronic bronchitis
• Advances in robotic bronchoscopic technologies

Recent Projects

• REDUCE: Endobronchial Thermal Liquid Ablation (ETLA) for Emphysema (2022–2027)
• CONVERT II: AeriSeal System for Collateral Ventilation (2024–2028)
• CALM-2: Chronic cough treatment trials (2024–2029)

Grants & Awards

No specific awards listed, but his work has been supported by grants including CTU-funded projects for Phase III clinical trials in COPD and asthma.

Labs & Teams

He leads research teams at Macquarie University Hospital focusing on interventional pulmonology and respiratory therapeutics, collaborating with institutions globally on COPD and asthma management.