Matthew Stanbrook, University of Toronto

Research

Read how they describe their research on their University of Toronto profile.

Latest papers

Biologic Therapies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease · 2025
Understanding the Growing Burden of Malignant Pleural Effusion - Epidemiology, Healthcare Utilization, and Cost: A Canadian Perspective.
Respiration; international review of thoracic diseases · 2025
The Effect of Simulated Obstructive Apneas on Mechanical Characteristics of Lower Airways in Individuals with Asthma.
Annals of biomedical engineering · 2024

All 7 publications

Latest funding

Establishing Research Priorities Behind the Wheel: Driving with Chronic Lung Disease
CIHR · 2025 · Co-investigator
$19,965
Therapeutic Relevance of Abnormal Airway Morphology in Asthma: A Path to Optimized Management and Drug Development (AirPATH Study)
CIHR · 2023 · Co-investigator
$994,501
Translating the interplay of cognition and physical performance to daily activities in COPD and ILD: Identifying Needs and Advancing Research Priorities
CIHR · 2022 · Co-investigator
$15,000

All 8 grants and awards

7 publications.

01

Biologic Therapies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Pitre T, Lupas D, Mah J, Stanbrook M, Blazer A, Zeraatkar D, Ho T

COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease202532 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1080/15412555.2025.2449889

02

Understanding the Growing Burden of Malignant Pleural Effusion - Epidemiology, Healthcare Utilization, and Cost: A Canadian Perspective.

Czarnecka-Kujawa K, Krahn MD, Wu F, Stanbrook M, Tomlinson G, Yasufuku K, Paterson M, Bremner KE

Respiration; international review of thoracic diseases20252 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1159/000543522 PMID: 39837310

03

The Effect of Simulated Obstructive Apneas on Mechanical Characteristics of Lower Airways in Individuals with Asthma.

Montazeri Ghahjaverestan N, Chavoshian S, Cao X, Bradley TD, Tarlo SM, Stanbrook M, Chapman KR, Yadollahi A

Annals of biomedical engineering20243 citations

DOI: 10.1007/s10439-024-03475-3 PMID: 38433152

04

Smoking, e-cigarettes and the effect on respiratory symptoms among a population sample of youth: Retrospective cohort study.

Chaiton M, Pienkowski M, Musani I, Bondy SJ, Cohen JE, Dubray J, Eissenberg T, Kaufman P, Stanbrook M, Schwartz R

Tobacco induced diseases202324 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.18332/tid/156839 PMID: 36721859

05

eHealth in Cystic Fibrosis: Promising, but Proof of Concept Is Still Needed.

Martelli V, Stanbrook M, Anand A

American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine20181 citations

DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201802-0246le PMID: 29698613

06

The TRINITY study: Twitter discussion from a respirology journal club.

Brijbassi M, Anand A, Stanbrook M

The Lancet. Respiratory medicine2017Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/s2213-2600(17)30231-x PMID: 28664864

07

Vitamin D supplementation in patients with COPD: Twitter discussions on behalf of the University of Toronto Respirology and Sleep Journal Club.

Anand A, Uppal N, Stanbrook M

The Lancet. Respiratory medicine2015Senior authorOpen Access

DOI: 10.1016/s2213-2600(15)00284-2 PMID: 26282475

Establishing Research Priorities Behind the Wheel: Driving with Chronic Lung Disease

Co-investigatorCIHR2025Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Rozenberg, Dmitry; Campos, Jennifer L; Reid, Wendy D

Keywords: Cognitive Function; Driving; Knowledge Dissemination; Muscle Health; Physical Fitness; Physical Function; Respiratory Health

$19,965

Therapeutic Relevance of Abnormal Airway Morphology in Asthma: A Path to Optimized Management and Drug Development (AirPATH Study)

Co-investigatorCIHR2023Project Grant

Principal investigators: Svenningsen, Sarah; Nair, Parameswaran K

Keywords: Airway Function; Airway Morphology; Airways Disease; Asthma; Asthma Therapeutics; Computed Tomography; Inhaled Drugs; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Pulmonary Imaging; Ventilation

$994,501

Translating the interplay of cognition and physical performance to daily activities in COPD and ILD: Identifying Needs and Advancing Research Priorities

Co-investigatorCIHR2022Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Reid, Wendy D; Rozenberg, Dmitry

Keywords: Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease; Dual Tasking; Dyspnea; Interstitial Lung Disease; Motor Control

$15,000

Does the Cognitive Load of Dyspnea with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations Contribute to Falls and Daily Functional Limitations?

Co-investigatorCIHR2022Project Grant

Principal investigators: Rozenberg, Dmitry; Reid, Wendy D

Keywords: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Cognition; Physical Function; Respiratory Exacerbations

$397,800

How does obstructive sleep apnea worsen asthma?

Co-investigatorCIHR2021Project Grant - Priority Announcement: Patient-Oriented Research

Principal investigators: Yadollahi, Azadeh

Keywords: Asthma; Fluid Shift; Phenotype; Sleep Apnea; Snoring; Treatment

$100,000

Feasibility of a Home-Based Cognitive-Physical Exercise Program in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial

Co-investigatorCIHR2021Catalyst Grant: Breathing as One - Boehringer Ingelheim Canada COPD Grant

Principal investigators: Rozenberg, Dmitry

Keywords: Cognitive Dysfunction; Copd; Dual Tasking; Exercise Training; Rehabilitation

$14,925

Does the Cognitive Load of Dyspnea with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations Limit Daily Activities and Contribute to Falls and Readmissions?

Co-investigatorCIHR2021Project Grant - PA: Patient-Oriented Research: Early-Career Investigator

Principal investigators: Rozenberg, Dmitry; Reid, Wendy D

Keywords: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Cognition; Physical Function; Respiratory Exacerbations

$100,000

Vaping e-cigarettes: Prospective Outcome Study

Co-investigatorCIHR2019Project Grant

Principal investigators: Schwartz, Robert M; Chaiton, Michael O

Keywords: Cohort; Dependence; E-Cigarettes; Prospective; Vaping

$382,500

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

Frequent collaborators

Department of Medicine
Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Institute of Biomedical Engineering
Department of Anesthesia
Biostatistics Division
Department of Applied Psychology & Human Development
Other

Applying for

Paper to mention

Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Stanbrook, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Biologic Therapies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" (2025), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]