Lung Research
Dr. Miller started his scientific career
in a pathology department, analyzing
samples from patients to try to diagnose
a disease state. He later joined a
research group that studied acute lung
injury. He was intrigued and fulfilled
by this work and continues to study
acute lung injury as well as chronic
lung dysfunction. His current interest is
in developing a better understanding
of the mechanisms involved when the
lung does not function properly and the
consequences for both the lungs and
the rest of the body. To him, the exciting
part of research is the development
of new ways to treat individuals with
lung disease.
LUNG RESEARCH
Research brings together
basic and clinical scientists
who have an interest in the
cardiopulmonary system. A major
focus of the Center is the study
of pulmonary hypertension, a
condition that can occur at any
age. Blood vessels in the lungs
narrow, causing poor blood flow
through the lungs. This results in
low oxygen in the blood, pressure
in the lungs and a strain on the
heart, which eventually causes
the heart to fail. The center
studies the cardiopulmonary
mechanisms that are
dysfunctional and their eff ects on
other organs, including the brain.
The goal of this research is to
prevent or correct the dysfunction
to improve quality of life and
prevent death.