Pulmonary and Critical Care
About UsThe Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care strives to advance our knowledge of lung health and disease through a combination of education and research.
We have in recent years expanded our research programs, established advanced pulmonary disease subspecialty clinics and successfully opened a lung transplantation program at Northwestern.”
– Scott Budinger, MD
What We Do
Faculty: Meet the Team
View individual profiles of our faculty members and learn about their research and clinical specialties.
Associate Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care)
I am committed to a career in patient-oriented research related to pulmonary vascular disease. Exploring the clinical impact and the mechanisms of pulmonary hypertension (PH) in patients with underlying lung disease is my primary research interest. This interest stems from my clinical experience over the last several years developing and building the Northwestern Pulmonary Hypertension Program. Pulmonary hypertension is a common complication seen in patients with lung disease, specifically chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although the association between the presence of PH in COPD...
Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care)
Undergraduate studies: University of Rochester, BS 1981 Postgraduate studies: SUNY StonyBrook School of Medicine, MD 1986 Internship and Residency, SUNY StonyBrook: Internal Medicine 1986-1989 Chief Resident, SUNY StonyBrook: 1989-1990 Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, SUNY StonyBrook: 1990-1993 Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business, MBA: 2006-2008 Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care) and Cell and Developmental Biology
Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Interstitial lung disease
Associate Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care)
My clinical interest in the outpatient setting is the diagnosis and treatment of sarcoidosis. I am also involved with our lung transplantation program. On the inpatient side, I serve as the medical director for our inpatient Pulmonary unit and work to help improve the inpatient care of our patients with pneumonia, asthma, and COPD as well as transitions from critical care settings. I am interested in quality research regarding inpatient pulmonary care and early recognition of sepsis.
Associate Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care) and Surgery (Thoracic Surgery)
Bronchoscopy, EBUS, lung nodules, lung cancer, pleural disease, critical care ultrasound
Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care) and Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Historically, reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been thought to be cellular damaging agents, lacking a physiological function. Accumulation of ROS and oxidative damage have been linked to multiple pathologies, including neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, cancer, and premature aging. This guilt by association relationship left a picture of ROS as a necessary evil of oxidative metabolism, a product of an imperfect system. Yet few biological systems possess such flagrant imperfections, thanks to the persistent optimization of evolution, and it appears that oxidative metabolism is no different...
Associate Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care) and Medical Education
Dr. Gates’ clinical interests include pulmonary infections, COPD, asthma, and sepsis. Her research interests relate to impairment of pulmonary host defense and immune mechanisms which contribute to pulmonary disease.
Research Associate Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care)
Airway inflammation in asthma and COPD. Effects of hypercapnia (elevated levels of CO2) on innate immunity and host defense in the lung. Effects of hypercapnia on airway biology.
Associate Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care)
Application of next generation sequencing technology and integrative “wet” lab approaches to basic and translational research of lung diseases, including but not limited to: asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, acute lung injury. Understanding systemic influences on lung biology in health and disease, such as impact of central metabolism and epigenetic control of developmental checkpoints
Associate Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care) and Neurology - Ken and Ruth Davee Department
Home Mechanical Ventilation/Noninvasive Ventilation in Neuromuscular Disease, Chronic Respiratory Failure, Sleep Disorder Breathing, Peri-operative OSA management
Diversity and Inclusion
The department works toward an environment of inclusion and support through the Diversity and Cultural Affairs Council and through several dedicated events and initiatives.
Housestaff Research Portal
Physician-Scientist Training & Resources
We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and formal training programs to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans.
Giving
Support What We Do
We invite your philanthropic partnership in helping us achieve our research and teaching missions each day.
You can contact Dave McCreery for more information on supporting the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at 312-503-6099 or david.mccreery@northwestern.edu