Organization: UNC / UNC Health

Astrocyte and glial cell biology in brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders

Lung and Airway Biology and Disease, Innate Immunity, Stem Cells, Gene and Cell Therapy, Infectious Diseases, Cystic Fibrosis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Head and Neck and Lung Cancer, Inhalation Toxicology. I also Direct the UNC Marsico Lung Institute Tissue Procurement and Cell Culture Core.

Other Research and/or Clinical Interests: Integrated Health Care; Integrated Behavioral Health; Team based care; Workforce Dr. Lombardi’s research focuses on understanding how health systems deploy teams of providers to address the physical health, behavioral health, and social needs of marginalized populations through integrated models of care. She is considered an...

A major goal of my studies is to uncover potential targets for therapy of chronic lung diseases, including cystic fibrosis (CF). I am a well-recognized expert in the cell biology of ion channels. Specifically, I work on pharmacological modulation of airway epithelial ion channels such as CFTR, which is mutated...

As a musculoskeletal radiologist, I am interested in the application of imaging technology to the study of the musculoskeletal system, in particular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasonography (US). My current areas of interest are in muscle and cartilage imaging, but I am open to collaborating on any musculoskeletal science...

Dr. Smith enjoys providing comprehensive primary care to diverse patient populations. He is particularly passionate about addiction medicine, maternal and child health, and healthcare for the underserved.