Overview
Treatment of neurodegenerative disorders and cancer that are linked to the apoliporotein E genotype
Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations
Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine
·
2009 - Present
Medicine, Hematology,
Medicine
Recent Scholarly Works
Inhaled LTI-03 for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a randomized dose escalation study.
Journal article Nat Commun · July 31, 2026 Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a fatal interstitial lung disease with limited treatment options. LTI-03 promotes alveolar epithelial cell survival and reduces profibrotic protein expression in experimental models of IPF. In this Phase 1b, randomize ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteSafety and Efficacy of Inhaled Natural Product Powders That Enhance Mucociliary Clearance.
Journal article AAPS PharmSciTech · May 15, 2026 Mucociliary clearance is the lung's primary defense against inhaled pathogens and particulates, requiring optimal airway surface liquid hydration, mucus rheology, and coordinated ciliary beating. Diseases and pollutants disrupt these processes through alte ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteGeneration of a shelf-stable, broadly-reactive influenza vaccine formulated with TLR4, TLR7/8, or TLR9 stimulating adjuvants.
Journal article Vaccine · February 6, 2026 Vaccine distribution to undeveloped regions of the world is often hindered by the lack of efficient cold-chain networks. In this study, the thin-film freezing (TFF) process was used to freeze-dry next generation influenza vaccines for shelf-stable storage. ... Full text Link to item CiteEducation
University of Utah ·
1993
Ph.D.
Utah State University ·
1987
B.S.