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Annemarie Lee is an Associate Professor in the School of Physiotherapy within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University, Australia. She is an active researcher and clinician specializing in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, with a strong focus on bronchiectasis and pulmonary rehabilitation. She is currently accepting PhD students and leads multiple research projects funded by national bodies such as the NHMRC. She holds honorary research fellow positions at Monash Health and the Institute for Breathing and Sleep (IBAS).
Research Interests:
Annemarie Lee's research program centers on improving clinical outcomes in chronic respiratory diseases through non-pharmacological interventions. Her primary areas include:
- Physiotherapy for bronchiectasis
- Comorbidities in chronic respiratory conditions (e.g., pain, gastro-oesophageal reflux)
- Adjuncts to pulmonary rehabilitation (e.g., music therapy, self-management strategies)
- Development of digital health tools such as the Bronchiectasis Toolbox and Strong Lungs websites
- Respiratory education for Indigenous communities, including First Nations Australians
Recent Research Trends:
Her most recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a growing interest in integrative and patient-centered approaches to rehabilitation, including music therapy in cardiopulmonary programs, the economic value of pulmonary rehab in COPD, and the application of treatable traits models in bronchiectasis. She also contributes to supportive care in oncology through research on group singing and well-being.
Scientific Awards:
- Best physiotherapy poster presentation (2014)
- Best physiotherapy poster presentation (2017)
- Best poster in Paediatrics, Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (2018)
- Best presentation in OLIV Special interest group (March 2012)
- Best research in acute cardiothoracic management (October 2009)
Advising and Grants:
Dr. Lee is actively involved in research supervision and mentoring, currently accepting PhD candidates. She has secured significant research funding, including NHMRC grants and university contributions, for projects such as:
- Personalised Exercise-Rehabilitation FOR people with Multimorbidity (PERFORM trial)
- Barriers and enablers to physiotherapy interventions in bronchiectasis
- Respiratory Education for Indigenous Communities
- Improving Rehabilitation Outcomes through Self-Management: My Therapy
- NHMRC Equipment Grant for BiStim2 Package
Labs, Teams, and Collaborations:
Dr. Lee collaborates extensively with national and international institutions, including Alfred Health, University of Melbourne, University of Toronto, and West Park Healthcare Centre. She is a key contributor to the development of open-access clinical resources and has led public outreach initiatives, notably the Bronchiectasis Toolbox website launched in 2015. Her work is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health and well-being.
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