Dr Irena Laska

Dr Irena Laska is a specialist in respiratory and sleep medicine, with extensive experience in the field of intensive care medicine and palliative care medicine. She completed her basic physician training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and then went on to undertake specialist training in respiratory and sleep medicine at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Western Health, and Melbourne Sleep Disorders Centre. Dr Laska’s experience in palliative care medicine led her to complete a Clinical Diploma of Palliative Care Medicine in 2018.

In 2019, Dr Laska was granted a clinical research fellowship in Bronchiectasis in Scotland, where she gained exposure to globally renowned bronchiectasis specialists. During her time in Scotland, she conducted research that was published in reputable international journals such as the Lancet Respiratory Journal. Her work in this field has been quoted in the international bronchiectasis guidelines.

Dr Laska is affiliated with several prestigious medical organisations, including Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, European Respiratory Society, Australasian Sleep Association, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the World Sleep Society. Apart from her professional work, Dr Laska enjoys playing music and frequently performs with the Corpus Medicorum orchestra, which raises funds for multiple charities.

Overall, Dr Irena Laska is a highly qualified physician with extensive experience in respiratory and sleep medicine, intensive care medicine, and palliative care medicine. Her contributions to the field of medicine are noteworthy, and her musical endeavors add an extra dimension to her talents.