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Episode #58

Dr. Lindsey Cotton

Lung Cancer Biomarkers: A New Frontier in Early Detection with Dr. Lindsey Cotton

June 20, 2025 -

This episode featuring clinician-scientist and expert in liquid biopsy development Dr. Lindsey Cotton explores the evolving science of lung cancer biomarkers and their role in early detection.

Episode #57

Going for GOLD: Updated COPD Guidelines with Dr. Gerard Criner

May 30, 2025 -

Earlier this year, the Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines were updated to include a new emphasis on cardiovascular disease and pulmonary hypertension in COPD, among much more. Rejoining us for an episode exploring these revisions is Dr. Gerard Criner of Temple University, a foremost COPD expert who serves on the GOLD Board of Directors and GOLD Science Committee.

Special Episode

Dr. Francesca Polverino and Harold Wimmer

Live from ATS 2025 with Harold Wimmer & Dr. Francesca Polverino

May 22, 2025 -

This special episode features two interviews on-site at the 2025 American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference in San Francisco: Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the Lung Association, and Francesca Polverino, MD, PhD, of Baylor College of Medicine. You do not want to miss this one!

Episode #56

Dr. George Thurston

2025 State of the Air: Dangers of the Air We Breathe with Dr. George Thurston

May 14, 2025 -

An internationally recognized leader in air quality, epidemiology and exposure assessment, Dr. George Thurston of New York University headlines this important episode analyzing the Lung Association’s 2025 “State of the Air” report.

Episode #55

Dr. Mary Pasquinelli

Lung Cancer Screening: A Decade of Lessons Learned with Dr. Mary Pasquinelli

April 23, 2025 -

It has been more than a decade since lung cancer screening guidelines via low-dose CT, based on the USPSTF’s B recommendations, have been put into place. To discuss the guidelines’ ambitions and obstacles, we are joined by the University of Illinois Health System’s Dr. Mary Pasquinelli, who specializes in lung cancer, lung cancer screening and pulmonary nodule management.

Episode #54

Dr. Afif El-Hasan

After the Smoke: Wildfire Cleanup & Air Quality Concerns with Dr. Afif El-Hasan

February 25, 2025 -

For this hot topic, asthma and lung health expert Dr. Afif El-Hasan of Kaiser Permanente in California joins host Dr. Albert Rizzo to discuss the acute effects of wildfire smoke on air quality.

Episode #53

Drs. Que and McCormack

Advocating for Race-neutral Approach to Pulmonary Function Testing with Drs. Meredith McCormack & Loretta Que

January 27, 2025 -

This episode welcomes Dr. Meredith McCormack of Johns Hopkins University and Dr. Loretta Que of Duke University to discuss “race-based normal values” in medicine, particularly in regard to pulmonary function tests (PFT).

2024 Recap

This Year in Pulmonology

January 10, 2025 -

To reflect on 2024’s spectacular headlines in the lung health field, we present to you a special recap episode spotlighting our favorite interview segments of the past year.

Episode #52

Dr. Jacob Sands

2024 State of Lung Cancer: The Hopes and Hurdles of Precision Oncology with Dr. Jacob Sands

December 6, 2024 -

Offering insight into actionable targeted mutations, Dr. Sands addresses how precision oncology is fundamentally changing lung cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Episode #51

Dr. Grayson and Wayne and Rhonda Wilson

Physician, Patient & Partner Perspectives on AERD with Dr. Mitchell Grayson, Rhonda Nelson & Wayne Nelson

November 14, 2024 -

This episode is music to your ears, presenting multiple points of view about Asthma Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD).

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