Dr Joosten is a clinician/researcher who works as a consultant Respiratory and Sleep Medicine physician at Monash Health and completed an NHMRC Health Practitioner Fellowship at Monash University. His PhD (2015), investigated the physiological factors contributing to OSA. His research program focuses on the air we breathe from treatment (oxygen administration) to the indoor air in our work and living environments.
Research Support:
Dr Joosten has attracted a total of over $32Million in Chief-Investigator research funding including over $1.5M CIA funding since 2015. Following completion of his PhD, Dr Joosten was awarded consecutive fellowships before achieving tenure in 2023.
Collaborations:
Dr Joosten has collaborated with groups nationally and internationally including with Professor Scott Sands at Harvard Medical School, Professor Philip Terrill at University of Queensland, Professor Lidia Morawska at QUT, Professor Kanta Subbarao (WHO Influenza Centre) and Dr Milan Jamreska (Department of Defence Sciences). Dr Joosten advises the Victorian Government Department of Health on the application of airborne virus mitigation strategies such as germicidal ultraviolet radiation.
Professional Involvement:
Dr Joosten is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and a member of the Australasian Sleep Association.
Supervision and Mentoring:
Dr Joosten co-supervises 2 PhD students and 2 Clinical Fellows. He has supervised 16 Advanced Trainees in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Monash Health over the last 8 years.