Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care & Environmental Medicine
From Bedside to Breakthroughs:
Driving Education, Innovation, and Respiratory Health in the Gulf South
Welcome to the Tulane University Section of Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care and Environmental Medicine. Everything we do is centered on our belief that the people of the Gulf South merit local access to the best possible health care. We teach foundations and innovations in medicine to the doctors of the future. And because we hold dear our obligation to educate bright, inquiring minds, we are dedicated to delivering evidence-based and cutting-edge medicine. Moreover, we are devoted to research that will improve health care in the coming years. We feel privileged to have made research contributions along the way, and look forward to shaping future advancements in health care.
In step with Tulane University School of Medicine's mission, our section is dedicated to provide:
- State-of-the-art patient care
- Outstanding educational opportunities for students, residents, and fellows
- Innovative and relevant clinical and basic research
Please don't hesitate to contact us by mail, phone, or e-mail.
Joseph A. Lasky, MD
Professor of Medicine
Chief Section of Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care & Environmental Medicine
John W. Deming, MD Endowed Chair in Internal Medicine
Best Doctors
These physicians were recognized as the best doctors of Pulmonary Medicine in the state of Louisiana by Best Doctors, Inc., a company that has built a database of professionals that are highly regarded by their peers. For a complete list, visit the New Orleans Magazine website.
Academic Programs
The Tulane Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is a three-year, ACGME-accredited program based in the vibrant city of New Orleans. Fellows gain comprehensive, hands-on training across a variety of clinical settings, including University Medical Center, VA Medical Center, East Jefferson, Ochsner, and Kindred Hospital. Our program provides individualized curricula tailored to each fellow’s career goals, with opportunities to engage in specialized clinical programs such as adult cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, sleep disorders, asthma management, and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Faculty Awards & Accomplishments
Pushing the Boundaries of Respiratory Medicine
The faculty in the Tulane University Section of Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care and Environmental Medicine are nationally recognized for their groundbreaking research and exceptional clinical expertise. Their accomplishments include securing prestigious federal and foundation grant awards that support cutting-edge investigations into lung disease, critical care outcomes, and the impact of environmental exposures on respiratory health. Faculty members have led influential studies in areas such as pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, and critical illness, with findings published in high-impact journals and shaping current standards of care. Their commitment to advancing medical science is matched by their dedication to mentoring the next generation of physician-scientists and improving health outcomes for patients in Louisiana and beyond.
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Clinical Centers
Tulane’s Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program—one of the oldest and most comprehensive in the nation—offers personalized, multidisciplinary care backed by decades of experience, cutting-edge research, and national recognition through the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Tulane’s Interstitial Lung Disease Center is nationally recognized for its expertise in diagnosing and treating all forms of pulmonary fibrosis, offering personalized care, access to groundbreaking clinical trials, and support services that put patients at the center of a collaborative, research-driven approach to care.
Tulane’s Interventional Pulmonology team offers advanced, minimally invasive procedures for diagnosing and treating complex lung and airway conditions—delivering expert, collaborative care using cutting-edge technology in a dedicated procedure suite.
Tulane Asthma Center delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care for adults with asthma—including advanced diagnostics, allergy services, and access to cutting-edge clinical trials—supported by a multidisciplinary team with decades of experience in treating complex and severe asthma.
Clinical Trials
The Tulane Pulmonary Section is offering several clinical trials, registries and support groups available for patient participation. Currently there are trials open to enrollment for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, scleroderma, rheumatoid lung, and pulmonary hypertension due to interstitial lung disease. Some of the trials that are open for enrollment are listed below. Should you need additional information please contact:
Sandy Ditta, Senior Research Administrator 504‐988‐4040
Christine Glynn, RN/Clinical Research Coordinator 504‐988‐0743
Carol Rockwell, RN/Clinical Research Coordinator 504‐988‐2325
Bailey Doctor, RN/Dietitian/Clinical Research Coordinator 504-988-2272
Sofia Marquez, Clinical Research Coordinator 504-988-6963
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Arrest Respiratory Failure due to Pneumonia (ARREST PNEUMONIA)
Pneumonia Acute Respiratory Failure
BI 1015550 Long-Term Trial for IPF (52 Weeks)
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
CHRONICLE Study: Observational Study of Severe Asthma in the U.S.
Asthma
GKT137831 Phase 2 Trial for Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Publications
Our faculty are advancing the field through high-impact research published in premier journals. Their work appears in top-tier publications such as the New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, Chest, JCI Insight, Scientific Reports, and Mucosal Immunology, among others. These contributions span a wide array of topics—from cystic fibrosis and interstitial lung disease to critical care innovations and immunopathogenesis—underscoring Tulane Medicine’s commitment to pioneering discovery and improving patient outcomes on a global scale.
Our faculty are advancing the field through high-impact research published in premier journals. Their work appears in top-tier publications such as the New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, Chest, JCI Insight, Scientific Reports, and Mucosal Immunology, among others. These contributions span a wide array of topics—from cystic fibrosis and interstitial lung disease to critical care innovations and immunopathogenesis—underscoring Tulane Medicine’s commitment to pioneering discovery and improving patient outcomes on a global scale.
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Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care & Environmental Medicine
pulmccm@tulane.edu
