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Lung Transplant Program

 Lung Transplant Program
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Our basic science research is aimed at preventing both short- and long-term lung transplant injury, the development of transplant tolerance and novel therapies for long-term acceptance of transplanted lungs. Our physicians are actively involved in research focused on the management of pulmonary disease both before and after transplant. Our physicians are members of the International Pediatric Lung Transplant Consortium (IPLTC). Cystic fibrosis and immunology figure prominently in the areas under investigation.

Other current research projects include:

  • Quality of life in pediatric lung transplantation
  • Inhaled cyclosporine: prevention and treatment of chronic rejection
  • Three chart review studies:
    • the effect of pre-transplant physical activity on post-transplant outcome
    • the effect of prior allogeneic marrow or stem cell transplantation on lung transplants
    • cardiac re-modeling in children with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension post-transplant
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