Dr. James Harris

21/10/2025

WHAT IS CYSTIC FIBROSIS?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common life threatening recessive genetic condition.
In Australia, there are approximately 3000 patients with CF. The disease affects many young Australians and causes a thickening of the mucus with greatly impaired breathing. This mucus is very difficult to remove and patients need to undergo lengthy treatment with mucolytics and receive regular physiotherapy to clear the lungs. The stress placed on the lungs results in structural damage and regular infections leading to pneumonia. 1 in 25 people carry the CF gene.

22/07/2025

Ever heard of bronchiectasis?
It’s a lung condition where the airways become stretched out and widened, so much so that little pockets form. These pockets trap germs, dust and mucus, leading to repeated infections.
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It creates a vicious cycle: infections damage the airways, and damaged airways lead to more infections.
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Bronchiectasis can affect people of all ages. In adults, it’s often caused by past lung infections like pneumonia or tuberculosis. In kids and infants, it’s usually linked to congenital issues like cystic fibrosis or immune disorders.

25/04/2025

25/04/2025

Initially announced at the Australian Lung Cancer Conference, we would like to again congratulate Mr Chellan Kumarasamy from Curtin University on receiving The Lorraine Tyler Young Investigator Award.
Mr Kumarassamy’s research investigates patient eligibility for lung cancer screening in Australia.
“I was humbled. It’s been a long three and a half years working on this PhD, but it represents a great personal achievement as I started this study because of my father.”
Chellan’s father passed away from lung cancer in 2020 at only 54 years old.
“He had no prior symptoms before he was diagnosed. I had always wanted to pursue a PhD, but when my father was diagnosed, I felt like I needed to do something that would give back to the field that matters so much to me.”
Chellan has taken this drive and with his PhD in lung cancer screening, moved ahead in a career that we know will have direct impact to lung cancer patients within his lifetime 💚

17/02/2025

Quitting smoking not only improves your health but also enhances your quality of life. Every day, countless Australians suffer from smoking-related health issues like lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and heart disease. Smoking not only affects your lung function but also harms your family through secondhand smoke.
Now is the perfect time to make a change! By quitting smoking, you can reduce the risk of serious diseases, breathe freely again, regain energy, and enjoy a healthier life. Every moment of perseverance is a step towards better health.
Join the fight against smoking, and let’s work together for fresher air and a healthier future. You can do it, and we support you!🍃

23/12/2024

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