Sean O'Neill

Associate Professor Sean O'Neill is a rheumatologist affiliated with the Northern Clinical School at the University of Sydney. His research focuses on autoimmune diseases, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), with an emphasis on disease activity states, clinical outcomes, and patient management strategies. Key areas of interest include lupus low disease activity state (LLDAS), damage accrual, and the impact of therapies on patient quality of life.

• Research Students: Mariya HAMID
• Grants: 2020 Faculty of Medicine and Health Strategic Grant

His work spans translational research, clinical trials, and epidemiological studies, often involving multinational collaborations like the Asia Pacific Lupus Collaboration. Recent studies explore the efficacy of telehealth interventions and exercise therapies in SLE, as well as guidelines for perioperative drug management in inflammatory arthritis.

Publications highlight longitudinal analyses of SLE progression, biomarker associations, and the role of endothelial protein C receptors in rheumatic diseases. Collaborations with institutions globally underscore his commitment to advancing clinical practice and patient care.