Advancing Pulmonary Research
to Improve Patient Care
About Pulmonary Research
Pulmonary research focuses on improving the understanding and treatment of lung conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), pulmonary hypertension and more.
Our team conducts clinical studies that help advance lung care while placing patient safety, comfort and choice at the centre of everything we do.
Why participate in
pulmonary research?
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Help improve future treatments for lung conditions
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Access cutting-edge research and expert care
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Contribute to knowledge that may help others
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Participation is always voluntary and confidential
Interested in participating?
To find out if you may be eligible, please call us at 780-492-3741.
For privacy and confidentiality, all study information is shared by phone with a member of our research team. Participation is voluntary.
Our Team
Our research team is made up of experienced physicians, researchers, and coordinators at the University of Alberta who specialize in lung health.
We work together to support patients throughout the research process, from answering questions and explaining study details, to ensuring comfort, safety, and clear communication at every step. Our team includes pulmonologists, research coordinators, respiratory therapists, and administrative staff who are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.
Dr. Irvin Mayers, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Giovanni Ferrara, MD, PhD
Dr. Cheryl Laratta, MD, FRCPC, DRCPSC
Dr. Mohit Bhutani, MD, FRCPC, FCCP
Dr. Meena Kalluri, MD, FCCP
Dr. Harissios Vliagoftis, MD
Dr. Carol Chung, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Winnie Leung, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Sana Vahidy, BMedSc, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Eric Wong, MD
Amy May, RRT
Hannah Anstruther, RRT
Karina Kaur, BSc
Alyson Krzanstek
Vision & Mission
Vision
To improve lung health and quality of life for patients through meaningful research.
Mission
Our mission is to bring researchers and clinicians together to develop better ways to understand, treat and manage lung disease. Always with patient care at the forefront.
Contact Us
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday 8AM – 3PM
Our Address
University of Alberta Hospital
8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta Canada