Lauren Troy

Dr. Lauren Troy is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Central Clinical School, University of Sydney's Sydney Medical School, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Her expertise lies in interstitial lung disease (ILD), particularly diagnostic techniques, geographical and environmental influences on ILD, and respiratory care advancements. She advises current PhD students Laura GLENN and Doris LAN. Dr. Troy's research focuses on novel diagnostic methods (e.g., cryobiopsy, genomic classifiers), the impact of air pollution on ILD outcomes, and telehealth innovations. She has contributed to clinical guidelines for hypersensitivity pneumonitis and home oxygen therapy. Her work includes studies on post-COVID-19 respiratory sequelae and palliative care integration in ILD services.

Education and Training: While specific educational details are not explicitly listed, her academic role and publications suggest advanced training in respiratory medicine and clinical research.

Research Interests: Her primary areas include ILD diagnosis and management, pulmonary fibrosis, autoimmune-related ILD, and the application of minimally invasive diagnostic tools. She explores socio-environmental factors influencing ILD prevalence and outcomes, with a focus on precision medicine and digital health solutions.

Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2012, including seminal works on cryobiopsy accuracy, telehealth efficacy in ILD, and the role of antifibrotic therapies. Recent studies highlight her leadership in the Australasian ILD Registry (AILDR) and the REBUILD-SM trial for self-management tools.

Grants and Awards: Lead or co-investigator on grants like the REBUILD-SM trial (2022) and the PFOX trial (2020), funded by NHMRC/MRFF. Her work emphasizes translational research bridging clinical practice and patient needs.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Sydney's multidisciplinary ILD research groups and collaborates internationally on projects like the COLDICE study evaluating cryobiopsy efficacy. She is active in the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, contributing to clinical practice guidelines.