We've updated our social media handles to reflect our new branding. Follow us at @WashUMedPCCM to stay up-to-date on the latest news, research, and advancements from the WashU Medicine Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Let's stay connected!

Publication alert! 🚨 Dr Jen Alexander Brett & @JABLab3 show that IL-33Δ34 fuels COPD & asthma via HSP70-driven secretion, boosting stability & activity—highlighting proteostasis as a potential therapeutic target for COPD and asthma.

RT @JABLab3: Congrats @omar_ohhh @morgan_d_payne @Ghandi_Hassan_ and JAB lab on our @JCI_insight paper now in press! @WashUMedPCCM @WashUMe….

Publication alert! 🚨 Dr Zhiyu Dai & team use 10x Genomics Xenium to perform high-resolution spatial transcriptomics on fixed frozen mouse lung tissue. This method allows for precise map gene expression, revealing cellular changes in diseases like PH.

BJH/WashU Medicine ranks in top 25 in the nation in pulmonary care. We're proud of our amazing physicians that provide exceptional healthcare.

🔥 High ozone (orange/red) pollution days in the St. Louis area can seriously impact lung health—especially for kids, seniors & those with asthma. Limit outdoor activity & follow @AirNow for daily air quality updates. Your lungs will thank you! #WashUMedicine.

Did you know that ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) affects over 200,000 Americans each year? WashU is home to pioneering clinical trials for better treatment and outcomes. #CriticalCareResearch #WashUMedicine.

Since 1988, WashU Medicine and Barnes‑Jewish Hospital have performed over 2,000 lung transplants, making them one of only four U.S. programs to reach this milestone as of January 4, 2023. #WashUMedicine #DonateLife.

WashU Medicine's pulmonary function lab handles 12,000+ PFTs annually, vital for lung transplant evaluation & monitoring. #DonateLife #WashUMedicine.

Our lung transplant program is truly a collaborative effort. Our multidisciplinary transplant team includes pulmonologists, surgeons, pharmacists, therapists & social workers for full-spectrum support. #WashUMedicine #DonateLife #BarnesJewish.

Highlighting our lung transplant services this week: Under the direction of Chad Witt, MD, dedicated pre/post transplant clinics at the Jacqueline Maritz Lung Center serve ~10K+ return visits/year. #DonateLife #WashUMedicine.

Did you know that ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) affects over 200,000 Americans each year? WashU is home to pioneering research for better treatment and outcomes. #ARDS #CriticalCareResearch #WashUMedicine.

Did you know that nearly 1 in 13 people in the U.S. has asthma? Our physician-scientists are uncovering new targets for personalized treatment. #AsthmaAwareness #PrecisionMedicine #WashUMedicine.

RT @WashUDeptMed: Learn more about the Top Scores in Ambulatory Patient Experience by visiting the DOM website. @WashUAllergyImm @WashUMedB….

Shout out to Zach Lonjers, MD. He was just honored by a referring physician as an “all-star with in-depth knowledge.” PCCM is proud to have Dr. Lonjers on our incredible pulmonary team. Congrats! #DoctorsMakeADifference #WashUMedicine.

Did you know that critical care medicine originated during the polio epidemic, when physicians began using mechanical ventilation to save lives? Today, our ICU teams continue to push the boundaries of what's possible. #CriticalCare #ICU #WashUMedicine.

Did you know that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide? Our division is actively researching new ways to prevent and treat this debilitating disease. #PulmonaryCare #COPD #WashUMedicine.

Wash U PCCM congratulates Dr. Bin Liu, Instructor and Senior Scientist in the Zhiyu Dai lab, for his recognition as a finalist in the Cournand & Comroe Early Career Investigator Award by the American Heart Association.