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Dr Andrew Collaro
Dr

Andrew Collaro

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Overview

Background

Andrew is a trained paediatric respiratory and sleep scientist working at the Queensland Children's Hospital. He has recently completed his PhD looking at (1) the effect of early childhood respiratory infection on lifelong lung function, (2) lung function as a future predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and all-cause mortality, (3) the effect specialist paediatric and adult respiratory outreach services are having on the lung function of children and adults seen and treated, and (4) which spirometry reference equation is most appropriate for use in Australian First Nations children and adults, and (5) has developed moving age-for-height fractional exhaled nitirc oxide (FeNO) reference values for use Australian First Nations childen and adults to faciliate better interpretation of FeNO test results. His current research is focused around improving paediatriac sleep disordered breathing diagnosis and monitoring using technologies such as novel devices and artificial intelligence, particularly in children with neurodisability.

Availability

Dr Andrew Collaro is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Graduate Diploma of Clinical Physiology, Griffith University
  • Doctor of Philosophy of Health, Queensland University of Technology

Works

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30 works between 2020 and 2025

1 - 20 of 30 works

2025

Journal Article

O002 Machine learning applied to oximetry to detect paediatric sleep apnoea

Kevat, A, Iyer, K, Terrill, P, Lingawi, S, Kuo, C, Wensley, D, Suresh, S and Collaro, A (2025). O002 Machine learning applied to oximetry to detect paediatric sleep apnoea. Sleep Advances, 6 (Supplement_1), A1-A1. doi: 10.1093/sleepadvances/zpaf053.002

O002 Machine learning applied to oximetry to detect paediatric sleep apnoea

2025

Journal Article

Positional obstructive sleep apnea in children prescribed continuous positive airway pressure therapy for obstructive sleep‐disordered breathing

Kevat, Ajay, Alwadhi, Dhruv, Chew, Ai Xin, Iyer, Kartik, Chawla, Jasneek, Suresh, Sadasivam and Collaro, Andrew (2025). Positional obstructive sleep apnea in children prescribed continuous positive airway pressure therapy for obstructive sleep‐disordered breathing. Journal of Sleep Research, 34 (4) e14443, 1-6. doi: 10.1111/jsr.14443

Positional obstructive sleep apnea in children prescribed continuous positive airway pressure therapy for obstructive sleep‐disordered breathing

2025

Journal Article

Experiences of Children With Down Syndrome and Caregivers Using Contactless Sleep Monitoring as Polysomnography Alternative

Sclip, Kiara, Collaro, Andrew and Chawla, Jasneek (2025). Experiences of Children With Down Syndrome and Caregivers Using Contactless Sleep Monitoring as Polysomnography Alternative. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. doi: 10.1097/dbp.0000000000001396

Experiences of Children With Down Syndrome and Caregivers Using Contactless Sleep Monitoring as Polysomnography Alternative

2025

Journal Article

Quality of Life and Mental Health in Caregivers of Children With Down Syndrome and Sleep Problems

Fullwood, Kasey, Collaro, Andrew, Power, Lachlan and Chawla, Jasneek (2025). Quality of Life and Mental Health in Caregivers of Children With Down Syndrome and Sleep Problems. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 38 (4) e70103, 4. doi: 10.1111/jar.70103

Quality of Life and Mental Health in Caregivers of Children With Down Syndrome and Sleep Problems

2025

Journal Article

Parent-reported experiences of in-laboratory polysomnography in children with neurodevelopmental disorders: a cross-sectional multi-centre study

Kevat, Ajay, Alwadhi, Dhruv, Collaro, Andrew, Bernard, Anne, Vandeleur, Moya, Waters, Karen and Chawla, Jasneek (2025). Parent-reported experiences of in-laboratory polysomnography in children with neurodevelopmental disorders: a cross-sectional multi-centre study. Sleep and Breathing, 29 (2) 168, 168. doi: 10.1007/s11325-025-03333-z

Parent-reported experiences of in-laboratory polysomnography in children with neurodevelopmental disorders: a cross-sectional multi-centre study

2025

Journal Article

Management of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children With Craniofacial Abnormalities and Skeletal Dysplasia

Kortge, X. T., Collaro, A. J., Idris, G., Slee, N., Phua, Y. and Chawla, J. K. (2025). Management of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children With Craniofacial Abnormalities and Skeletal Dysplasia. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 11375. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000011375

Management of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children With Craniofacial Abnormalities and Skeletal Dysplasia

2024

Conference Publication

Positional OSA in children: single-centre prevalence and associated CPAP adherence

Kevat, A., Suresh, S., Kilner, D., Chawla, J. and Collaro, A. (2024). Positional OSA in children: single-centre prevalence and associated CPAP adherence. Sleep DownUnder 2024, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 16-19 October 2024. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/sleepadvances/zpae070.186

Positional OSA in children: single-centre prevalence and associated CPAP adherence

2024

Conference Publication

Positional OSA in children: single-centre prevalence and associated CPAP adherence

Kevat, A., Suresh, S., Chawla, J. and Collaro, A. (2024). Positional OSA in children: single-centre prevalence and associated CPAP adherence. Sleep DownUnder 2024, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 16-19 October 2024. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/sleepadvances/zpae070.187

Positional OSA in children: single-centre prevalence and associated CPAP adherence

2024

Journal Article

Evaluation of automated pediatric sleep stage classification using U-Sleep: a convolutional neural network

Kevat, Ajay, Steinkey, Rylan, Suresh, Sadasivam, Ruehland, Warren R., Chawla, Jasneek, Terrill, Philip I., Collaro, Andrew and Iyer, Kartik (2024). Evaluation of automated pediatric sleep stage classification using U-Sleep: a convolutional neural network. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 21 (2), 277-285. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.11362

Evaluation of automated pediatric sleep stage classification using U-Sleep: a convolutional neural network

2024

Journal Article

Which reference equation should we use for interpreting spirometry values for First Nations Australians? A cross‐sectional study

Collaro, Andrew J., Foong, Rachel, Chang, Anne B., Marchant, Julie M., Blake, Tamara L., Cole, Johanna F., Pearson, Glenn, Hii, Rebecca, Brown, Henry, Chatfield, Mark D., Hall, Graham and McElrea, Margaret S. (2024). Which reference equation should we use for interpreting spirometry values for First Nations Australians? A cross‐sectional study. Medical Journal of Australia, 220 (10), 523-529. doi: 10.5694/mja2.52306

Which reference equation should we use for interpreting spirometry values for First Nations Australians? A cross‐sectional study

2024

Journal Article

A core outcome set for bronchiectasis in children and adolescents for use in clinical research: an international consensus study

Chang, Anne B., Boyd, Jeanette, Bush, Andrew, Hill, Adam T., Powell, Zena, Zacharasiewicz, Angela, Alexopoulou, Efthymia, Collaro, Andrew J., Chalmers, James D., Constant, Carolina, Douros, Konstantinos, Fortescue, Rebecca, Griese, Matthias, Grigg, Jonathan, Hector, Andreas, Karadag, Bulent, Mazulov, Oleksandr, Midulla, Fabio, Moeller, Alexander, Proesmans, Marijke, Wilson, Christine, Yerkovich, Stephanie T., Kantar, Ahmad and Grimwood, Keith (2024). A core outcome set for bronchiectasis in children and adolescents for use in clinical research: an international consensus study. The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 12 (1), 78-88. doi: 10.1016/s2213-2600(23)00233-3

A core outcome set for bronchiectasis in children and adolescents for use in clinical research: an international consensus study

2023

Conference Publication

Caregivers’ Perspectives on the Sonomat as a Polysomnography Alternative in Children with Down syndrome

Sclip, K., Collaro, A. and Chawla, J. (2023). Caregivers’ Perspectives on the Sonomat as a Polysomnography Alternative in Children with Down syndrome. Sleep DownUnder 2023, Adelaide, SA Australia, 8-11 November 2023. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/sleepadvances/zpad035.016

Caregivers’ Perspectives on the Sonomat as a Polysomnography Alternative in Children with Down syndrome

2023

Conference Publication

International consensus statement on core outcomes for clinical trials in children and adolescents with bronchiectasis - Child-BEAR-net ERS CRC

Constant, Carolina Arez, Boyd, Jeanette, Bush, Andrew, Hill, Adam T., Powell, Zena, Zacharasiewicz, Angela, Alexopoulou, Efthymia, Collaro, Andrew J., Chalmers, James D., Douros, Kostas, Fortescue, Rebecca, Griese, Matthias, Grigg, Jonathan, Hector, Andreas, Karadag, Bulent, Mazulov, Oleksandr, Midulla, Fabio, Moller, Alexander, Proesmans, Marijke, Wilson, Christine, Yerkovich, Stephanie T., Grimwood, Keith, Kantar, Ahmad and Chang, Anne B. (2023). International consensus statement on core outcomes for clinical trials in children and adolescents with bronchiectasis - Child-BEAR-net ERS CRC. Annual Congress of the European-Respiratory-Society (ERS), Milan Ia, Sep 09-13, 2023. SHEFFIELD: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOC JOURNALS LTD. doi: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2023.PA4460

International consensus statement on core outcomes for clinical trials in children and adolescents with bronchiectasis - Child-BEAR-net ERS CRC

2023

Journal Article

Contactless sleep monitoring using the Sonomat in children with Down syndrome

Collaro, A.J., Sclip, K.D., Pinzon Perez, W.F. and Chawla, J.C. (2023). Contactless sleep monitoring using the Sonomat in children with Down syndrome. Sleep Medicine, 109, 104-109. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2023.06.028

Contactless sleep monitoring using the Sonomat in children with Down syndrome

2023

Journal Article

The management of residual OSA post-adenotonsillectomy in children with down syndrome: the experience of a large tertiary sleep service

Tanner, Sarah, Collaro, Andrew and Chawla, Jasneek (2023). The management of residual OSA post-adenotonsillectomy in children with down syndrome: the experience of a large tertiary sleep service. Sleep Medicine, 109, 158-163. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2023.06.009

The management of residual OSA post-adenotonsillectomy in children with down syndrome: the experience of a large tertiary sleep service

2023

Journal Article

Lessons from UK historical cohort studies of lower respiratory tract infections – Authors' reply

Collaro, Andrew J, McElrea, Margaret S, Perret, Jennifer L, Dharmage, Shyamali C and Chang, Anne B (2023). Lessons from UK historical cohort studies of lower respiratory tract infections – Authors' reply. The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, 7 (7), e15-E15. doi: 10.1016/S2352-4642(23)00130-X

Lessons from UK historical cohort studies of lower respiratory tract infections – Authors' reply

2023

Journal Article

Tolerance of polysomnography in children with neurodevelopmental disorders compared to neurotypical peers

Lanzlinger, Daniela, Kevat, Ajay, Collaro, Andrew, Poh, Siew Hui, Pinzon Pérez, William and Chawla, Jasneek (2023). Tolerance of polysomnography in children with neurodevelopmental disorders compared to neurotypical peers. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 19 (9), 1625-1631. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.10626

Tolerance of polysomnography in children with neurodevelopmental disorders compared to neurotypical peers

2023

Journal Article

The effect of early childhood respiratory infections and pneumonia on lifelong lung function: a systematic review

Collaro, Andrew J., McElrea, Margaret S., Marchant, Julie M., Chatfield, Mark D., Sondergeld, Peter, Perret, Jennifer L., Vicendese, Don, Anuntaseree, Wanaporn, Dharmage, Shyamali C. and Chang, Anne B. (2023). The effect of early childhood respiratory infections and pneumonia on lifelong lung function: a systematic review. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, 7 (6), 429-440. doi: 10.1016/s2352-4642(23)00030-5

The effect of early childhood respiratory infections and pneumonia on lifelong lung function: a systematic review

2023

Journal Article

Developing fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) predicted and upper limit of normal values for a disadvantaged population

Collaro, Andrew J., Chang, Anne B., Marchant, Julie M., Vicendese, Don, Chatfield, Mark D., Cole, Johanna F., Blake, Tamara L. and McElrea, Margaret S. (2023). Developing fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) predicted and upper limit of normal values for a disadvantaged population. Chest, 163 (3), 624-633. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2022.10.014

Developing fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) predicted and upper limit of normal values for a disadvantaged population

2023

Other Outputs

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lung function: Determinants, outcomes, and reference values

, and Collaro, Andrew James (2023). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lung function: Determinants, outcomes, and reference values. doi: 10.5204/thesis.eprints.240005

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lung function: Determinants, outcomes, and reference values

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2028
    Clinical Utility of Level 3 Studies in Paediatric Sleep Medicine (Externally led by University of Sydney).
    University of Sydney
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Co-designing Obstructive Sleep Apnoea screening and diagnostic approaches for First Nations Australians: Strengthening clinical pathways with lived-experience support from community champions
    NHMRC MRFF Optimising Screening, Diagnosis and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
    Open grant

Supervision

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