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Professor Rachel Thomson is a Professor and Head of the Greenslopes Clinical Unit at the University of Queensland's Medical School (Greater Brisbane Clinical School). She specializes in Pulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) disease, with an international reputation for research and clinical expertise. Her roles include clinical practice at Greenslopes Private Hospital, public clinics at The Prince Charles Hospital, and MetroSouth Clinical TB service. She also leads the NTM Research Group, focusing on immunological and environmental factors influencing NTM susceptibility, microbiome analysis, and treatment outcomes.
- Research Interests: NTM infections, lung and gut microbiome, drug resistance, elite athlete respiratory health, and clinical trials for novel treatments.
- Clinical Expertise: Management of NTM pulmonary disease, asthma in athletes, and telehealth for nationwide patients.
Her work spans over 80 journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters. Key areas include investigating waterborne transmission of Mycobacterium abscessus, adverse events in clinical trials, and bronchiectasis management. She collaborates globally and leads trials on inhaled therapies for NTM.
