Overview
Background
Professor Ian Yang is a Thoracic Physician and Director of Thoracic Medicine at The Prince Charles Hospital, and Head of the PCH-Northside Clinical Unit, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Availability
- Professor Ian Yang is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Medicine Surgery, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma, University of Newcastle
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, Asian Pacific Society of Respirology
- Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Royal Australasian College of Physicians
- The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand
Research interests
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Clinical and translational research in chronic lung diseases
Pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of chronic lung diseases, including COPD, asthma, lung cancer, mesothelioma and effects of air pollution
Research impacts
His clinical work is in the field of thoracic medicine, and his research team is studying gene-environmental interaction in COPD, asthma, lung cancer and air pollution. He is involved in the training of higher degree students in translational research into lung diseases.
He is a Chair of the National COPD Guidelines Committee of the Lung Foundation Australia, and a member of the COPD Coordinating Committee. He is Chair of the Medical Programs and Research Advisory Committee of the Asthma Foundation Queensland NSW.
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Development and evaluation of text messages designed for people with COPD in the mobile Pulmonary Rehabilitation (m-PRTM) Platform
Dale, Marita T., Wootton, Sally L., Alison, Jennifer, McNamara, Renae, Leung, Regina, Spencer, Lissa, Colman, Zoe, McAnulty, Amanda, King, Meredith, Dennis, Sarah, Yang, Ian A., Chan, Andrew S.L. and McKeough, Zoe (2025). Development and evaluation of text messages designed for people with COPD in the mobile Pulmonary Rehabilitation (m-PRTM) Platform. Physiotherapy, 127 101455, 101455. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2024.101455
2025
Journal Article
Experiences of Home-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation With mHealth and Centre-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Qualitative Study
Rutherford, Hannah, Dale, Marita, Wootton, Sally, Pithavadian, Rashmi, Dennis, Sarah, Brown, Sarah, Alison, Jennifer A., Chan, Andrew S. L., Yang, Ian A. and Mckeough, Zoe (2025). Experiences of Home-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation With mHealth and Centre-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Qualitative Study. Health Expectations, 28 (2) e70181. doi: 10.1111/hex.70181
2025
Conference Publication
Clinical And Demographic Characteristics Of Lung Cancer In Never-smokers (LCINS): An Australian Lung Tissue Bank Study
Stephens, E., Cheung, M., Goldsworthy, A., Chee, T., Fong, K. and Yang, I. (2025). Clinical And Demographic Characteristics Of Lung Cancer In Never-smokers (LCINS): An Australian Lung Tissue Bank Study. TSANZSRS Annual Scientific Meeting 2025, Adelaide, SA Australia, 21-25 March 2025. Richmond, VIC Australia: John Wiley & Sons.
2025
Conference Publication
Making the quantification of asbestos bodies in lung parenchyma more efficient: automatically annotating locations of interest
Jaffrey, Daniel P., Zahra, Caeli J., Stephens, Edward K. H., Guayco Sigcha, Jazmin M., Martins, Maria, Goldsworthy, Anita, Bowman, Rayleen, Duhig, Edwina E., Fong, Kwun M., Yang, Ian A. and Chee, Tian Mun (2025). Making the quantification of asbestos bodies in lung parenchyma more efficient: automatically annotating locations of interest. Pathology Update 2025, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 21-23 February 2025. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.pathol.2024.12.227
2025
Journal Article
Potential utility of miRNAs derived from pleural fluid extracellular vesicles to differentiate between benign and malignant pleural effusions
Chee, Tian Mun, Zahra, Caeli J., Fong, Kwun M., Yang, Ian A. and Bowman, Rayleen V. (2025). Potential utility of miRNAs derived from pleural fluid extracellular vesicles to differentiate between benign and malignant pleural effusions. Translational Lung Cancer Research, 14 (1), 124-138. doi: 10.21037/tlcr-24-945
2025
Journal Article
Predicting future exacerbations in uncontrolled asthma: A discovery/validation approach using large-scale clinical proteomics
Jurak, Lisa M., Yang, Ian A., Simpson, Jodie L., Gibson, Peter G., Hill, Michelle M. and Upham, John W. (2025). Predicting future exacerbations in uncontrolled asthma: A discovery/validation approach using large-scale clinical proteomics. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2025.02.028
2024
Journal Article
Transbronchial Needle Aspiration via Ultrathin Bronchoscope Improves Diagnostic Yield for Peripheral Lung Lesions : Randomized Sequencing Trial
Olive, Gerard N., Leong, Steven C., Marshall, Henry M., Yang, Ian A., Bowman, Rayleen V. and Fong, Kwun M. (2024). Transbronchial Needle Aspiration via Ultrathin Bronchoscope Improves Diagnostic Yield for Peripheral Lung Lesions : Randomized Sequencing Trial. Journal of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology, 32 (1) e0996. doi: 10.1097/lbr.0000000000000996
2024
Journal Article
Consensus palliative care referral criteria for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Philip, Jennifer, Chang, Yuchieh Kathryn, Collins, Anna, Smallwood, Natasha, Sullivan, Donald Richard, Yawn, Barbara P, Mularski, Richard, Ekström, Magnus, Yang, Ian A., McDonald, Christine F., Mori, Masanori, Perez-Cruz, Pedro, Halpin, David M. G., Cheng, Shao-Yi and Hui, David (2024). Consensus palliative care referral criteria for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Thorax, 79 (11), 1006-1016. doi: 10.1136/thorax-2024-221721
2024
Conference Publication
Residential exposure to green and non-photosynthesising vegetation: comparative effects on academic performance in a longitudinal study of Australian children
Ahmed, Salma, Knibbs, Luke, Moss, Katrina, Mouly, Tafzila, Yang, Ian and Mishra, Gita (2024). Residential exposure to green and non-photosynthesising vegetation: comparative effects on academic performance in a longitudinal study of Australian children. ISEE 2024: 36th Annual Conference of the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology, Santiago, Chile, 25-28 August 2024. Research Triangle Park, NC United States: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. doi: 10.1289/isee.2024.0749
2024
Journal Article
Long-term outcomes after hospitalization for atrial fibrillation or flutter
Ngo, Linh Thi Hai, Peng, Yang, Denman, Russell, Yang, Ian and Ranasinghe, Isuru (2024). Long-term outcomes after hospitalization for atrial fibrillation or flutter. European Heart Journal, 45 (24), 2133-2141. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae204
2024
Journal Article
User experience testing of the mobile pulmonary rehabilitation (m-PR™) app in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Wootton, Sally L., Dale, Marita T., Tian, Ye, King, Meredith, Alison, Jennifer A., Chan, Andrew S. L., Varnfield, Marlien, Yang, Ian A. and McKeough, Zoe J. (2024). User experience testing of the mobile pulmonary rehabilitation (m-PR™) app in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Digital Health, 10, 1-11. doi: 10.1177/20552076241237381
2024
Journal Article
COPD exacerbations A pragmatic approach to prevention, diagnosis and management
Dabscheck, Eli, Wagner, Carrie-Anne, Shaw, Janet G., Kung, Samantha C. and Yang, Ian A. (2024). COPD exacerbations A pragmatic approach to prevention, diagnosis and management. Medicine Today, 25 (3), 17-21.
2024
Journal Article
Faecal microbial transfer and complex carbohydrates mediate protection against COPD
Budden, Kurtis F, Shukla, Shakti D, Bowerman, Kate L, Vaughan, Annalicia, Gellatly, Shaan L, Wood, David L A, Lachner, Nancy, Idrees, Sobia, Rehman, Saima Firdous, Faiz, Alen, Patel, Vyoma K, Donovan, Chantal, Alemao, Charlotte A, Shen, Sj, Amorim, Nadia, Majumder, Rajib, Vanka, Kanth S, Mason, Jazz, Haw, Tatt Jhong, Tillet, Bree, Fricker, Michael, Keely, Simon, Hansbro, Nicole, Belz, Gabrielle T, Horvat, Jay, Ashhurst, Thomas, van Vreden, Caryn, McGuire, Helen, Fazekas de St Groth, Barbara ... Hansbro, Philip M (2024). Faecal microbial transfer and complex carbohydrates mediate protection against COPD. Gut, 73 (5), 751-769. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2023-330521
2024
Journal Article
Biologics (mepolizumab and omalizumab) induced remission in severe asthma patients
Thomas, Dennis, McDonald, Vanessa M., Stevens, Sean, Harvey, Erin S., Baraket, Melissa, Bardin, Philip, Bowden, Jeffrey J., Bowler, Simon, Chien, Jimmy, Chung, Li Ping, Gillman, Andrew, Hew, Mark, Hodge, Sandra, James, Alan, Jenkins, Christine, Katelaris, Constance H., Katsoulotos, Gregory P., Langton, David, Lee, Joy, Marks, Guy, Peters, Matthew, Radhakrishna, Naghmeh, Reynolds, Paul N., Rimmer, Janet, Sivakumaran, Pathmanathan, Upham, John W., Wark, Peter, Yang, Ian A. and Gibson, Peter G. (2024). Biologics (mepolizumab and omalizumab) induced remission in severe asthma patients. Allergy, 79 (2), 384-392. doi: 10.1111/all.15867
2024
Journal Article
Azithromycin induced asthma remission in adults with persistent uncontrolled asthma: a secondary analysis of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Thomas, Dennis, McDonald, Vanessa M., Stevens, Sean, Baraket, Melissa, Hodge, Sandra, James, Alan, Jenkins, Christine, Marks, Guy B., Peters, Matthew, Reynolds, Paul, Upham, John W., Yang, Ian A. and Gibson, Peter G. (2024). Azithromycin induced asthma remission in adults with persistent uncontrolled asthma: a secondary analysis of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. CHEST, 166 (2), 262-270. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2024.02.048
2024
Journal Article
Biomarkers as a tool to reduce disparities in lung cancer screening and detection
Stephens, Edward K. H., Guayco Sigcha, Jazmin, Lopez-Loo, Kenneth, Yang, Ian A., Marshall, Henry M. and Fong, Kwun M. (2024). Biomarkers as a tool to reduce disparities in lung cancer screening and detection. Translational Lung Cancer Research, 13 (1), 213-214. doi: 10.21037/tlcr-2023-5
2023
Conference Publication
Detecting KRAS mutations in peripheral blood extracellular vesicles in non-small cell lung cancer using digital droplet PCR
Zahra, C. J., Chee, K., Yang, I. A. and Fong, K. M. (2023). Detecting KRAS mutations in peripheral blood extracellular vesicles in non-small cell lung cancer using digital droplet PCR. 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer, Singapore, Singapore, 9-12 September 2023. New York, NY, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jtho.2023.09.834
2023
Journal Article
Vertebral CT attenuation outperforms standard clinical fracture risk prediction tools in detecting osteoporotic disease in lung cancer screening participants
Patel, Nikita, Dahl, Katrina, O'Rourke, Rachael, Williamson, Anne, Chatfield, Mark D., Fong, Kwun M., Yang, Ian A. and Marshall, Henry M. (2023). Vertebral CT attenuation outperforms standard clinical fracture risk prediction tools in detecting osteoporotic disease in lung cancer screening participants. The British Journal of Radiology, 96 (1151) 20220992, 1-9. doi: 10.1259/bjr.20220992
2023
Journal Article
Biomarkers of lung cancer for screening and in never-smokers-a narrative review
Stephens, Edward K. H., Sigcha, Jazmin Guayco, Lopez-Loo, Kenneth, Yang, Ian A., Marshall, Henry M. and Fong, Kwun M. (2023). Biomarkers of lung cancer for screening and in never-smokers-a narrative review. Translational Lung Cancer Research, 12 (10), 2129-2145. doi: 10.21037/tlcr-23-291
2023
Journal Article
Optimal isolation of extracellular vesicles from pleural fluid and profiling of their microRNA cargo
Chee, Tian Mun, O'Farrell, Hannah E., Lima, Luize G., Möller, Andreas, Fong, Kwun M., Yang, Ian A. and Bowman, Rayleen V. (2023). Optimal isolation of extracellular vesicles from pleural fluid and profiling of their microRNA cargo. Journal of Extracellular Biology, 2 (10) e119, e119. doi: 10.1002/jex2.119
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Ian Yang is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Improving approaches to the early diagnosis, monitoring and management of patients with COPD
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Lung ageing
Genetics and epigenetics of ageing in the lung
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The lung's response to air pollution
Gene-environment interaction in the lung's response to exposure to air pollutants
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
Elastin turnover in the lung microenvironment and its significance in Lung Repair and Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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Doctor Philosophy
Randomised pragmatic trial of comprehensive tissue sampling enabled by ultrathin bronchoscopic Radial probe EndoBronchial Ultrasound versus CT-guided TransThoracic needle aspiration/biopsy (REBUTT) for evaluation of peripheral pulmonary lesions.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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Doctor Philosophy
Precision medicine in the genomic era: emerging technologies for molecular profiling of lung cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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Master Philosophy
A multivariable prediction model for osteoporotic fracture in a lung cancer screening cohort
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong, Associate Professor Henry Marshall
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Doctor Philosophy
Blood biomarkers for lung cancer screening
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong, Associate Professor Henry Marshall
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic applications of extracellular vesicles in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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2021
Master Philosophy
The Clinical Journey of Patients with a Severe Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): from the Ambulance to the Emergency Department to the Hospital Ward
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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2019
Master Philosophy
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for patients with chronic lung disease and psychological comorbidities undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
The response of human bronchial epithelial cells to outdoor air pollution: Interventions to protect the diseased lung against diesel emission exposure
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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2012
Master Philosophy
Genetic influences on right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong, Associate Professor Paul Zimmerman
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Population-wide outcomes of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Isuru Ranasinghe
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Air pollution and child health in low- and middle-income countries
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
MOLECULAR MECHANISMS UNDERLYING PROGRESSION OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Screening For Biomarkers in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Using proteomics to understand and prevent asthma exacerbations with macrolide antibiotics
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor John Upham
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
The Association Between Maternal and Childhood Environmental Exposures and Mental Health and Cognitive Function of Australian Children.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gita Mishra
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of Pleural Fluid Extracellular Vesicles for Diagnostic Utility in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating NanoString Technology to Enhance the Molecular Characterisation of Lung Cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Retrospective cohort studies on the lung cancer secondary care diagnostic pathway: Factors that influence waiting time intervals and patient experience
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
The Role of Exhaled Breath Analysis in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Lung Diseases
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor David Fielding, Professor Kwun Fong, Associate Professor Paul Zimmerman
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2015
Master Philosophy
Lung cancer in rural and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Queensland: Awareness and identifying health needs in a cultural context.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
The Queensland Lung Cancer Screening Study
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong, Associate Professor Paul Zimmerman
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Genomic characterisation of asbestos-related lung cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
MOLECULAR BIOMARKERS IN THORACIC ONCOLOGY
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Aberrant microRNA Expression in Lung Cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong
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2008
Master Philosophy
The Genetic Basis of Carvedilol Responsiveness in Human Heart Failure
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Peter Molenaar
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