Sanjay Haresh Chotirmall

Assoc Prof Sanjay Haresh Chotirmall is Vice Dean (Research) and Associate Professor at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. A clinician-scientist in Molecular Medicine, he focuses on respiratory and infectious diseases, lung microbiomes, and ageing-related conditions, particularly in Asian populations.

• Education: BSc (RCSI), PhD (Molecular Medicine Ireland Clinician Scientist Fellowship)
• Clinical Training: Beaumont Hospital Dublin, specialist training in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine across Ireland

Research Themes: His work bridges infection, inflammation, and immunity in chronic respiratory diseases, leveraging microbiome studies, systems biology, and clinical trials. Key projects include bronchiectasis research (NHG Awards), tuberculosis drug discovery, and human challenge studies for vaccines.

Scientific Recognition: He has received multiple awards, including RAMI Doctor Awards, ATS International Award, and fellowships from RCP Ireland, ACCP, and RCP UK. His work is highlighted by Faculty of 1000 Biology and Medicine.

• Leadership Roles: Leads the Translational Respiratory Research Group and TARIPH network
• Editorial Roles: Deputy Editor (American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine), Associate Editor (npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine), and editorial board member for multiple journals