In my research, I am interested in why cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease severity is so variable from person to person. Studying TGFβ may help us discover new therapies to stop early lung damage in CF.

I am a recipient of the Procter Scholar Award, which supports highly promising junior faculty pursuing a career in academic research. My research has been supported by funding from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.

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I am a senior research assistant in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine. I received my MS in biology from Wright State University in June 2004. My current research projects are focused on airway hyperresponsiveness and airway smooth muscle dysfunction in cystic fibrosis through both mouse and invitro studies. Additionally, I manage both the Kramer and Hardie labs’ mouse colonies. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three kids, camping, boating and cheering on my boys on the ball field and golf course.

After completion of my PhD in Biochemistry from Moscow State University, I was a postdoctoral trainee at the University of Illinois and University of Chicago. My research interests lie in pulmonary biology, lung development and disease.I am a research associate specializing in pulmonary biology and lung histology.