Julie Marchant

Julie Marchant is a prominent researcher in pediatric respiratory medicine, specializing in bronchiectasis, chronic cough, and respiratory infections in children. Her work focuses on improving diagnostic and treatment protocols, particularly for marginalized populations like First Nations Australians. She has contributed to clinical trials evaluating therapies like mucolytics and erdosteine, as well as developing quality-of-life measures such as the PC-QoL questionnaire. Her research emphasizes translational outcomes, including radiographic reversibility, antibiotic efficacy, and the economic burden of respiratory diseases.

• Research Interests: Bronchiectasis management, protracted bacterial bronchitis, pediatric cough mechanisms, and respiratory outcomes in underserved communities.
• Key Contributions: Systematic reviews on cough hypersensitivity and flexible bronchoscopy utility, protocols for BETTER and REPEAT trials, and studies on lung function in Indigenous populations.

Her work bridges clinical practice and research, aiming to optimize care transitions from pediatric to adult settings and enhance health equity through culturally appropriate interventions.