Professor Rachel Thomson
Head of Bronchiectasis & Mycobacterial Disease Research
Professor Thomson has an international reputation for her research into lung disease, in particular nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). She is at the forefront of research and treatment of patients with NTM infection.
She has an international reputation in the area of Pulmonary Nontuberculous mycobacterial disease and has published widely in the area and is regularly invited to speak at international and national meetings.
Her current research focuses on immunological and environmental aspects of susceptibility to NTM infection, characteristics of the lung and gut microbiome in NTM, and improving treatment outcomes.
Professor Thomson also has a special interest in respiratory problems of the elite athlete. This includes asthma management, vocal cord dysfunction, and the requirements of national and international doping organisations for asthma medications.