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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2023
Journal Article
Mobile health pulmonary rehabilitation compared to a center-based program for cost-effectiveness and effects on exercise capacity, health status, and quality of life in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Wootton, Sally L, Dale, Marita T, Alison, Jennifer A, Brown, Sarah, Rutherford, Hannah, Chan, Andrew S L, Varnfield, Marlien, Yang, Ian A, Cunich, Michelle, Dennis, Sarah and McKeough, Zoe J (2023). Mobile health pulmonary rehabilitation compared to a center-based program for cost-effectiveness and effects on exercise capacity, health status, and quality of life in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Physical Therapy, 103 (7) pzad044, 1-9. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzad044
2023
Journal Article
Freedom from atrial arrhythmia and other clinical outcomes at five-years and beyond after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ngo, Linh, Lee, Xiang Wen, Elwashahy, Mohamed, Arumugam, Pooja, Yang, Ian, Denman, Russell, Haqqani, Haris and Ranasinghe, Isuru (2023). Freedom from atrial arrhythmia and other clinical outcomes at five-years and beyond after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Heart Journal - Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes, 9 (5), 447-458. doi: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcad037
2023
Journal Article
A cross-sectional analysis of ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure and haemoglobin levels in children aged under 5 years living in 36 countries
Odo, Daniel B., Yang, Ian A., Dey, Sagnik, Hammer, Melanie S., van Donkelaar, Aaron, Martin, Randall V., Dong, Guang-Hui, Yang, Bo-Yi, Hystad, Perry and Knibbs, Luke D. (2023). A cross-sectional analysis of ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure and haemoglobin levels in children aged under 5 years living in 36 countries. Environmental Research, 227 115734, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115734
2023
Journal Article
Active screening for lung cancer increases smoking abstinence in Australia
Marshall, Henry M., Vemula, Mounavi, Hay, Karen, McCaul, Elizabeth, Passmore, Linda, Yang, Ian A., Bowman, Rayleen V. and Fong, Kwun M. (2023). Active screening for lung cancer increases smoking abstinence in Australia. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 19 (3), 374-384. doi: 10.1111/ajco.13879
2023
Journal Article
Inhaled corticosteroids versus placebo for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yang, Ian A., Ferry, Olivia R., Clarke, Melissa S., Sim, Esther Ha and Fong, Kwun M. (2023). Inhaled corticosteroids versus placebo for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 3 (3) CD002991, 1-98. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002991.pub4
2023
Conference Publication
Biomarkers of lung cancer in never-smokers: Current evidence
Stephens, Edward, Guayco, Jazmin, Lopez-Loo, Kenneth, Marshall, Henry, Yang, Ian and Fong, Kwun (2023). Biomarkers of lung cancer in never-smokers: Current evidence. Australian Lung Cancer Conference 2023, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 15 - 17 February 2023. Richmond, VIC Australia: John Wiley and Sons. doi: 10.1111/resp.14471
2023
Conference Publication
Biomarkers for lung cancer screening-Systematic review
Guayco, Jazmin, Stephens, Edward, Lopez-Loo, Kenneth, Marshall, Henry, Yang, Ian and Fong, Kwun (2023). Biomarkers for lung cancer screening-Systematic review. Australian Lung Cancer Conference 2023, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 15 - 17 February 2023. Richmond, VIC Australia: John Wiley and Sons. doi: 10.1111/resp.14471
2023
Journal Article
A cross-sectional analysis of long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and cognitive development in children aged 3–4 years living in 12 low- and middle-income countries
Odo, Daniel B., Yang, Ian A., Dey, Sagnik, Hammer, Melanie S., van Donkelaar, Aaron, Martin, Randall V., Dong, Guang-Hui, Yang, Bo-Yi, Hystad, Perry and Knibbs, Luke D. (2023). A cross-sectional analysis of long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and cognitive development in children aged 3–4 years living in 12 low- and middle-income countries. Environmental Pollution, 318 120916, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120916
2023
Journal Article
An epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition induced extracellular vesicle prognostic signature in non-small cell lung cancer
Lobb, Richard J., Visan, Kekoolani S., Wu, Li-Ying, Norris, Emma L., Hastie, Marcus L., Everitt, Sarah, Yang, Ian A., Bowman, Rayleen V., Siva, Shankar, Larsen, Jill E., Gorman, Jeffrey J., MacManus, Michael, Leimgruber, Antoine, Fong, Kwun M. and Möller, Andreas (2023). An epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition induced extracellular vesicle prognostic signature in non-small cell lung cancer. Communications biology, 6 (1) 68, 68. doi: 10.1038/s42003-022-04350-4
2022
Journal Article
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
Sneath, Emily, Tippett, Vivienne, Bowman, Rayleen V., Fong, Kwun M., Hazell, Wayne, Masel, Philip J., Bunting, Denise, Watt, Kerrianne and Yang, Ian A. (2022). 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. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 14 (12), 4601-4613. doi: 10.21037/jtd-22-328
2022
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. (2022). COPD exacerbations A pragmatic approach to prevention, diagnosis and management. Medicine Today, 23 (12), 33-38.
2022
Book Chapter
Interstitial abnormalities from solid and haematological cancers
Mackintosh, John A., Duhig, Edwina E., Reddy, Taryn, Stephens, Edward K.H., Fong, Kwun M. and Yang, Ian A. (2022). Interstitial abnormalities from solid and haematological cancers. Lung diseases and cancer. (pp. 225-240) edited by Miguel Ángel Martínez-García, Mina Gaga, Kwun M. Fong and Peter M.A. Calverley. Sheffield, United Kingdom: European Respiratory Society. doi: 10.1183/2312508x.10020221
2022
Book Chapter
COPD: the risk of cancer and the impact on cancer care
Yang, Ian A., Shaw, Janet G., Stephens, Edward K.H., Chee, Tian Mun, Duhig, Edwina E., Bowman, Rayleen V., Olive, Gerard N., Marshall, Henry M. and Fong, Kwun M. (2022). COPD: the risk of cancer and the impact on cancer care. Lung diseases and cancer. (pp. 91-104) edited by Peter M.A. Calverley, Miguel Ángel Martínez-García, Mina Gaga and Kwun M. Fong. Sheffield, United Kingdom: European Respiratory Society. doi: 10.1183/2312508x.10018721
2022
Journal Article
Plasma extracellular vesicle miRNA profiles distinguish chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations and disease severity
O'Farrell, Hannah E., Bowman, Rayleen V., Fong, Kwun M and Yang, Ian A (2022). Plasma extracellular vesicle miRNA profiles distinguish chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations and disease severity. International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Volume 17, 2821-2833. doi: 10.2147/copd.s379774
2022
Journal Article
Association between residential greenspace and health-related quality of life in children aged 0–12 years
Ahmed, Salma M., Mishra, Gita D., Moss, Katrina M., Mouly, Tafzila A., Yang, Ian A. and Knibbs, Luke D. (2022). Association between residential greenspace and health-related quality of life in children aged 0–12 years. Environmental Research, 214 (Pt 1) 113759, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113759
2022
Journal Article
COPD-X Australian guidelines for the diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 2022 update
Dabscheck, Eli, George, Johnson, Hermann, Kelcie, McDonald, Christine F., McDonald, Vanessa M., McNamara, Renae, O’Brien, Mearon, Smith, Brian, Zwar, Nicholas A. and Yang, Ian A. (2022). COPD-X Australian guidelines for the diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 2022 update. Medical Journal of Australia, 217 (8), 415-423. doi: 10.5694/mja2.51708
2022
Journal Article
More than meets the eye
Olive, Gerard N., Yang, Ian A., Marshall, Henry, Bowman, Rayleen V. and Fong, Kwun M. (2022). More than meets the eye. European Respiratory Journal, 60 (3) 2200763, 2200763. doi: 10.1183/13993003.00763-2022
2022
Journal Article
Longitudinal risk of death, hospitalisations for atrial fibrillation and cardiovascular events following catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: a cohort study
Ngo, Linh, Woodman, Richard, Denman, Russell, Walters, Tomos E, Yang, Ian A and Ranasinghe, Isuru (2022). Longitudinal risk of death, hospitalisations for atrial fibrillation and cardiovascular events following catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation: a cohort study. European Heart Journal - Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes, 9 (2), 150-160. doi: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcac024
2022
Journal Article
Development of an electronic interdisciplinary chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) proforma (E-ICP) to improve interdisciplinary guideline adherence in the emergency department: modified Delphi study
Issac, Hancy, Keijzers, Gerben, Yang, Ian A., Lea, Jackie, Taylor, Melissa and Moloney, Clint (2022). Development of an electronic interdisciplinary chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) proforma (E-ICP) to improve interdisciplinary guideline adherence in the emergency department: modified Delphi study. The International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 17, 1089-1106. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S358254
2022
Journal Article
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in never-smokers: risk factors, pathogenesis, and implications for prevention and treatment
Yang, Ian A., Jenkins, Christine R. and Salvi, Sundeep S. (2022). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in never-smokers: risk factors, pathogenesis, and implications for prevention and treatment. The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 10 (5), 497-511. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(21)00506-3
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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Master Philosophy
Elastin turnover in the lung microenvironment and its significance in Lung Repair and Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC)
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Blood biomarkers for lung cancer screening
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong, Associate Professor Henry Marshall
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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
Molecular drivers of lung cancer.
Associate Advisor
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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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Master Philosophy
A multivariable prediction model for osteoporotic fracture and low bone density in a lung cancer screening cohort
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kwun Fong, Associate Professor Henry Marshall
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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
Completed supervision
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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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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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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
Aberrant microRNA Expression in 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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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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