Four sneezes in one day: why Melbourne is an asthma and allergy hotspot
Melbourne’s climate, vegetation and urban environment can make a single day feel like “four seasons” for the respiratory system — sudden pollen surges, abrupt storms, smoke incursions, and temperature swings combine to create a high risk environment for allergy and asthma sufferers. Join Dr Pham as he explains the environmental, social and clinical drivers that make Melbourne an asthma and allergy hotspot and uncovers new research in understanding the relationship between ethnicity and asthma, using ethnic markers as treatable traits for predicting and preventing asthma risk and response.
Bio
Jonathan’s research focuses on the origins of allergy and asthma, exploring risk factors like genetics, diet, and obesity. His PhD work earned him the prestigious 2020 NHMRC Gustav Nossal Award. He leads a multidisciplinary research collaboration at the University of Melbourne/Alfred Hospital that aims to improve assessment and management of allergic rhinitis via aeroallergen mapping and biomarkers development.
Jonathan has undertaken leadership roles both nationally and internationally. He co-authored the National Australian Cough Guidelines (CICADA) and is deputy convenor of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) asthma group. He has published two expert commentaries on the impact of ethnicity on respiratory health.
Event
Wednesday 13 May, 8:00 pm @Morris House, 120 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Also speaking at this location at 6:00 pm is Enterprise Professor Eugenie Kayak
