Claude Farah

Claude Farah is a Clinical Professor at Macquarie University and holds academic appointments at Macquarie University and The University of Sydney. He practices at Macquarie University Clinic and Concord Hospital, where he serves as a Senior Staff Specialist since 2011. His expertise lies in adult respiratory medicine, with a focus on airways disease, lung cancer, and breathlessness management.

Education:

• PhD in Physiological determinants of symptom control in adults with asthma, University of Sydney (2012)
• BSc (Med), MB BS (Hons 1), The University of New South Wales (2001)

Research Interests: Farah’s work centers on airways diseases (asthma, COPD), respiratory physiology, and translational research. He explores novel diagnostic methods like forced oscillation technique (FOT) and evaluates treatments such as mepolizumab for severe asthma. His research emphasizes improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and clinical trials.

Key Projects:

• Leading the NIMBLE trial (2022–2027): A multi-center study comparing asthma treatments for severe eosinophilic asthma.

Affiliations & Activities: He has authored over 85 peer-reviewed publications, contributed to national clinical guidelines, and serves as an invited speaker globally. Farah has supervised graduate students and remains active in international respiratory research networks.