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

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.

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

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

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

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Research Studies

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

Multilevel Study of Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines Implementation (MUST)

Prescription Amphetamine-based Stimulants and Pulmonary Hypertension

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

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

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Featured Investigator

Jiang Li

Ph.D., MPH

Assistant Scientist

Jiang Li, Ph.D., is Assistant Scientist at PAMF Research Institute. Her research focuses on prevention, chronic disease mgmt., psychosocial factors in obesity

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