Welcome to our “Meet the Experts” series, where we dive into the stories and insights of distinguished speakers who will be sharing their expertise at EAPS 2025. In this collection of exclusive interviews, you’ll get a glimpse into the personal journeys of leading professionals in paediatrics.

Each interview explores the path that led these experts into the field of paediatrics, their current projects, and their unique perspectives on the future of child healthcare. We’ll also delve into their upcoming congress presentations and their views on cross-disciplinary collaboration in line with our congress theme: Uniting Expertise, Advancing Care.

Stay tuned for insights from some of the leading minds in paediatrics!

Anne Chang (Australia)

In our first interview, we are thrilled to feature Prof. Anne Chang, a leading clinician-researcher in paediatric respiratory health. With over 650 peer-reviewed publications and a career dedicated to advancing evidence-based practices in paediatric cough, bronchiectasis, and asthma, Professor Chang has made significant contributions both in Australia and internationally. As the Division Leader of Child Health at the Menzies School of Health Research and a Group Leader at AusHSI, she has led groundbreaking research that has transformed clinical practice in children’s lung health.