prof Peter Wark

Professor Peter Wark is a Respiratory and Sleep Physician with a particular interest in complex airways disease, including severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis. His clinical expertise also encompasses general respiratory medicine, chronic cough and sleep-related conditions such as obstructive sleep apnoea, snoring and narcolepsy.

His research focuses on airway inflammation, innate immunity and the role of infections in chronic respiratory conditions. Professor Wark has investigated factors that increase susceptibility to infection in patients with asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. He is particularly interested in applying research findings to clinical practice and promoting evidence-based respiratory care.

Since 2009, Professor Wark has also provided respiratory and sleep medicine outreach support to regional communities, including Aboriginal communities in New South Wales. His work combines specialist clinical practice with research into chronic airway diseases and their management.