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Mark Hew is an Adjunct Clinical Professor in Planetary Health at Monash University’s Faculty of Medicine, with a strong clinical and research focus in allergy, immunology, and respiratory medicine. He is actively involved in advancing asthma care, allergen immunotherapy, and precision medicine approaches to allergic diseases.
- MBBS, University of Melbourne (1995)
- PhD, Imperial College London (2007)
- MSc in Evidence-Based Health Care, University of Oxford (2015)
His research spans molecular diagnostics in allergy, clinical trials in asthma therapeutics, and immune mechanisms in allergic diseases. He emphasizes translational research to improve patient outcomes, particularly in severe and difficult-to-treat asthma. His work also contributes to planetary health and sustainable development goals in health.
The recent publications highlight trends in allergen immunotherapy, precision diagnostics (e.g., CytoBas for dust mite sensitization), immune monitoring in vaccination (e.g., IgG4 responses to COVID-19 boosters), and inflammatory mechanisms in allergic airway disease. These reflect a cohesive research program integrating clinical insight with molecular immunology.
Scientific Awards:
- Dan Czarny Prize for Research in Allergy & Asthma, Alfred Health (2015)
- Alfred Health Recognising Excellence Award – Leading Innovation: Difficult Asthma Service (2016)
Mark Hew is actively engaged in advising PhD students and supervising research projects. He leads or contributes to multiple NHMRC and industry-funded research initiatives, including multicenter clinical trials and molecular studies on allergen sensitization. His collaborations span Monash University, Alfred Health, and international partners. He also serves on advisory boards for pharmaceutical companies such as GSK and Sanofi-Aventis, and contributes to national registries like the International Severe Asthma Registry (ISAR).
His research is conducted within collaborative teams focused on immunology and respiratory disease, often in partnership with leading researchers such as Professor Robyn O’Hehir, Professor Menno van Zelm, and Professor Philip Hogarth. These teams are based at Monash University and the Alfred Hospital, forming a strong hub for allergy and immunology research in Australia.
