The Post-Lung Transplant Impact of Alveolar Macrophage Senescence in Aged Donor Lungs

Research Grant

Duke Scholars

Advisor Xunrong Luo Medicine, Nephrology

Principal Investigator Kunal Patel Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Advisor Gregory Alan Taylor Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care

Advisor Matthew Hartwig Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Mentor Scott Michael Palmer Jr. Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine

Advisor Robert Matthew Tighe Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine

Administered By

Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Awarded By

National Institutes of Health

Start Date

September 1, 2025

End Date

August 31, 2030

Administered By

Surgery, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Awarded By

National Institutes of Health

Start Date

September 1, 2025

End Date

August 31, 2030