Grant Waterer

Grant Waterer is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the UWA Medical School in the Department of Internal Medicine at The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on pulmonary infectious diseases and immunology, with a particular emphasis on pneumonia, bronchiectasis, and respiratory infections. He has authored over 257 publications, including peer-reviewed articles, reviews, and editorials, and has secured funding for 17 research projects. Notable collaborations include work on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) burden, inhaled ethanol therapy for respiratory tract infections, and the immunopathogenesis of non-tuberculous mycobacterial diseases.

• Research Expertise: Pulmonary infectious diseases, immunopathology, and antimicrobial therapy optimization.
• Key Projects: Includes studies on post-pneumonia cardiac complications, bronchiectasis pathophysiology, and clinical trials for novel treatments like inhaled ethanol and molgramostim.
• Grants: Supported by institutions such as the Department of Health (Western Australia), Royal Perth Hospital Medical Research Foundation, and Cancer Council NSW.

His work addresses global health challenges through contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly improving health outcomes and reducing disease burden. Recent efforts include advocacy for World Bronchiectasis Day and advancing understanding of RSV infections in adults.