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Associate Professor Katrina Tonga is affiliated with the University of Sydney's Westmead Clinical School, specifically within the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine. Her research focuses on respiratory physiology, asthma pathophysiology, COPD mechanisms, and fixed airflow obstruction. She holds an academic rank of Associate Professor and is actively involved in clinical and experimental studies addressing respiratory diseases. Key areas include lung mechanics, pulmonary function testing, and translational research into respiratory treatments. Dr. Tonga has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2004, with recent work emphasizing COPD physiological measurements, asthma remission strategies, and post-COVID-19 respiratory outcomes.
Her teaching and supervision span Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, alongside Medical Education initiatives. Notable collaborations include multi-center studies on lung transplantation outcomes and observational research on ventilation dynamics in COPD. Despite her extensive academic contributions, no specific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials.
Dr. Tonga’s work bridges clinical practice and basic science, with a focus on improving diagnostic techniques and treatment approaches for chronic respiratory conditions. Her recent projects highlight innovative pulmonary function indices and the role of obesity in modifying respiratory pathophysiology.
