Available Study Populations
Cystic Fibrosis
One of the largest CF research and care centers, following >550 patients. Greater than 90% are CFTR genotyped and ~ half have been genotyped with whole genome SNP platforms (1 million SNPs).
Non-CF Idiopathic Bronchiectasis
Approximately 200 subjects have been full characterized through clinical phenotyping and chest CT imaging.
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Over 300 subjects have been evaluated with approximately 100 subjects regionally available for study.
COPD
Approximately 250 subjects are available for contact. Many of these subjects are experienced clinical research volunteers, and have multiple measures such as imaging, baseline cytokine measures and mucociliary clearance.
Asthma / Allergic Rhinitis
Approximately 200 subjects are considered available with many characterized by allergic status and BHR.
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
UNC is the only facility in North Carolina and one of only two in the Southeast to be accredited as a Pulmonary Hypertension Comprehensive Care Center by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. The center follows 275 patients.
Interstitial Lung Disease
The Division follows approximately 200 subjects with ILH, with 50 subjects diagnosed with IPF.