Personnel
Meet our T32 Primary Investigators
We utilize a multi-PI format, emphasizing collaboration across our division. PI responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ensuring that all trainees have the appropriate education, training, qualifications and are eligible to participate on the project
- Ensuring financial, administrative, training policies, and regulations are followed
- Confirming all paid positions are correctly budgeted in the proposal and included within the budget narrative
- Verifying Responsible Conduct of Research and appropriate research integrity measures are followed
Contact PI
Primary Responsibilities
- Coordination, integration, and assume responsibility for implementation of the program
- Integration of T32 with the PSCCM fellowship training program
- Integration of T32 with other T32 training programs on campus, CU Medical Scientist Training Program and Physician Scientist Training Program, School of Medicine supported by the program to Advance Physician-Scientists and Transitional Research, External Advisory Committee, and National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Research Focus
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Primary Responsibilities
- Co-lead the T32 Internal Advisory Committee with Dr. Maier
- Serve as a direct liaison to the Colorado Clinical and Translational Science Institute
- Assist Trainees in identifying their appropriate mentors and research programs
Research Focus
Acute Lung Injury Respiratory Failure, Substance Misuse Outcomes
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead recruitment and selection of MD and MD/PhD candidates to T32
- Integrate T32 with the Division Chiefs of all training sites (CU, NJH, VAMC, and DH) to identify and leverage training opportunities for mentors and mentees at affiliate sites
- Participate in national meetings, including the ATS international conference, to identify and implement innovative approaches to training the next generation of leaders of academic medicine
Research Focus
Pathogenesis and repair of lung injury from smoking and vaping
Primary Responsibilities
- Co-lead the T32 Internal Advisory Committee with Dr. Burnham
- Serve as a direct liaison to the Colorado School of Public Health
- Oversee the recruitment and appointment of potential PhD candidates to the T32 Training Program
Research Focus
Genomics, Genetics, Epigenetics, Exposure and interstitial lung disease
T32 Administrators
Emma Farrell
Research and Grant Specialist
Cheryl Loudd
Operations and Data Management
Laura Sanchez
General Admin
Jake Atkins
Communication