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Dr. Catherine Farrow is a Senior Lecturer at the Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, specializing in respiratory physiology and advanced pulmonary imaging techniques. Her research investigates ventilation distribution, airway function, and pulmonary pathophysiology in conditions including asthma, COPD, and COVID-19.
Research interests include:
- Ventilation heterogeneity in obstructive lung diseases
- SPECT/CT imaging for pulmonary function assessment
- Respiratory sequelae of COVID-19 infection
- Impact of obesity on ventilation patterns
- Peripheral airway function in aging and disease
- Clinical applications of oscillometry and nitrogen washout techniques
Her recent publications (2017-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on pulmonary imaging innovations and COVID-19 respiratory pathophysiology. Research themes include ventilation-perfusion abnormalities in post-COVID recovery, AI-assisted radiological assessment, asthma phenotyping using SPECT/CT, and pulmonary function testing standards during pandemics. Longitudinal work shows consistent emphasis on translating imaging biomarkers to clinical applications.
Collaborations include multidisciplinary teams across institutions globally, evidenced by multi-center publications on COVID-19 pneumonitis and position statements for respiratory societies.
