Dr. Shanda Blackmon, Executive Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute, interviews Dr. Nirmal Sharma as he presents "Leading as Medical Director of a Lung Transplant Program"

Dr. Sharma was recruited from the Brigham and Women's Hospital to Baylor College of Medicine to lead as Medical Director of the St. Luke's Lung Transplant Program. The BSLMC performed over 100 lung transplants over the past two years, and this coming year is seeking to both focus on quality outcomes and continue to grow. Patients who are candidates for lung transplantation or providers who care for patient with advanced lung disease will especially enjoy this episode. Dr. Sharma takes a pragmatic approach to treating his patients and meeting their needs.

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Dr. Shanda H Blackmon, MD, MPH, the Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute interviews Dr. Hamdi Ahmed Mufeed about infections within the lung. Focusing on Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial infections, the multi-disciplinary clinic at Baylor Medicine works together as a group to deliver state-of-the-art care to patients in Houston and beyond. As an infectious disease expert, their center was recently designated as a Center of Excellence and is recognized around the world.

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Dr. Shanda Blackmon, Executive Director of the Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute, interviews Dr. Francesca Polverino, MD who presents "Lung Immune System and Emphysema"

Dr. Polverino speaks about the global burden of disease and COPD, environmental pollution, and access to healthcare. Her concern about healthcare equity and bringing better healthcare to underserved populations places her in the heart of the underserved at Harris County Ben Taub Hospital. She emphasizes access to healthcare to patients in Spanish-speaking communities. She works with policymakers, helping to reduce exposure to tobacco and Improve air quality. Her NIH-funded research helps to discover patterns consistent with predicting and mitigating effects from Emphysema.

Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute (713)798-LUNG

Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute (713)798-LUNG