Anne B. Chang

Professor Anne B. Chang is a leading academic in pediatric respiratory medicine at the University of Queensland’s Menzies School of Health Research and Department of Paediatrics. Her work focuses on bronchiectasis, chronic lung diseases, and respiratory health disparities in Indigenous populations. She has authored over 348 peer-reviewed articles, contributing to clinical guidelines and global health initiatives. Her research emphasizes improving diagnostic methods, treatment protocols, and quality of life for children and adults with respiratory conditions.

Key areas of expertise include: bronchiectasis management, cough pathophysiology, Indigenous health equity, pediatric physiotherapy practices, and antimicrobial stewardship. She has pioneered studies on extended antibiotic therapies, play-based exercise programs for pediatric patients, and spirometry standards for disadvantaged populations. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly mentioned in the provided texts, but her prolific publication record and leadership in clinical trials (e.g., BETTER trial, PneuMatters trial) highlight her international standing.

Current projects include the Erdosteine trial for bronchiectasis treatment, longitudinal studies on lung function in Indigenous children, and implementation science initiatives to improve medical follow-up for First Nations patients. She collaborates with global networks like the European Respiratory Society’s Child-BEAR-Net to set quality standards for bronchiectasis care.