Lung Diseases Research

Our lungs filter the air we breathe and deliver oxygen to our bloodstream, where it is carried into our cells. Without oxygen, the cells die. Lung diseases like lung cancer, asthma, COPD, influenza and pneumonia, combined, are the third leading cause of death in the U.S.

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Publications

A multicenter RCT of Zephyr® Endobronchial Valve treatment in heterogeneous emphysema (LIBERATE).

Does SLE widen or narrow race/ethnic disparities in the risk of five co-morbid conditions? Evidence from a community-based outpatient care system.

New recommendation and coverage of low-dose computed tomography for lung cancer screening: uptake has increased but is still low.

Performance of the Asthma Impact on Quality of Life Scale (A-IQOLS) in diverse asthma research populations and demographic sub-groups.

Thoracic aorta calcification and noncardiovascular disease-related mortality: the multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis.

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Research Studies

Advance Care Planning Practices in Caring for Vulnerable Elders with Multiple Chronic Conditions

Lung Function Improvement After Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction With Pulmonx Endobronchial Valves Used in Treatment of Emphysema (LIBERATE)

Multilevel Study of Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines Implementation (MUST)

Prescription Amphetamine-based Stimulants and Pulmonary Hypertension

The Impact of Smoking, Comorbidities, and Race/Ethnicity on COVID-19 Infection and Disease Severity

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Featured Investigator

Ellis C. Dillon

Ph.D.

Assistant Scientist

Ellis Dillon, Ph.D., is Assistant Scientist at PAMFRI. Her research focuses on enhancing patient and family experience of care, palliative care, mental health care, and physician and staff well-being.

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