Research
EVMS has a proud history of pulmonary and critical care research. Partnerships with Old Dominion University, Sentara Health, and other regional healthcare partners provide endless opportunities for research and discovery. Current areas of active research within the division include acute and post-acute COVID related illnesses, acute respiratory distress syndrome, healthcare disparities, medical education, pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, patient safety/quality improvement, advanced asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease and sepsis.
Our investigators also conduct clinical research studies on:
- Nutrition and metabolic management in critical care patients
- Hemodynamic monitoring in the ICU
- Critical care ultrasound
- Sleep and noise in the ICU
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Lung innate immunity and interaction with bacterial pathogens