Exciting Announcement!

Posted on Wednesday 1st April 2026

We’re thrilled to share that Professor Vanessa McDonald, Director of The Breathing and Lung Health Research Program (HMRI), has been elected as the President‑Elect of The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ)

This honour reflects her exceptional leadership, vision, and long‑standing commitment to advancing the field of asthma, COPD and respiratory research. Under her guidance, our team has grown in impact, ambition, and innovation.

In this new role, Professor McDonald will help shape the future of lung health research and strengthen collaboration across the global research community.

A remarkable achievement — congratulations to Professor Vanessa McDonald and a proud milestone for our entire team.