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Dr. Angela Burge is a Research Fellow in the Department of Immunology at the School of Translational Medicine, Monash University, and is affiliated with Alfred Health. Her work centers on improving clinical outcomes for patients with chronic respiratory diseases through exercise, physical activity, and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Research Interests: Her expertise lies in respiratory physiotherapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, COPD management, symptom control, and health services research. She investigates both home-based and hospital-delivered rehabilitation models, telehealth applications, and cost-effectiveness of repeated interventions.
Publication Trends: Her recent research output shows a strong focus on evidence synthesis (systematic reviews and guidelines), clinical trials, and health economics. She contributes to high-impact respiratory journals and collaborates internationally on guideline development, particularly with the European Respiratory Society.
- Scientific Awards:
- Nancy Millis Medal (2020)
Grants and Advising: Dr. Burge leads independent research projects, including the REPEAT PR study funded by the Physiotherapy Research Foundation, and serves as a Chief Investigator on major trials like TAPPET and HIP4Hips. While no formal students are listed, she collaborates extensively with early-career researchers and multidisciplinary teams.
Labs and Teams: She is a key member of the Holland Respiratory Care Group at Monash University, a leading team in respiratory rehabilitation research. She also contributes to the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand as convenor of the Physiotherapy Special Interest Group.
