1. American Thoracic Society Dallas, TX – 2019
-The Effects of Bronchial Thermoplasty Procedure on Patient’s Asthma Control Text and Anxiety Level
2. American Thoracic Society Dallas,TX – 2019
3. California Thoracic Society Monterey, CA – 2019
-Social Determinants of Health as Predictors of Asthma Related ED Visits and Hospitalization
4. American College of CHEST Physicians San Antonio, TX – 2018
Differentiating Hyperkalemia From Pseudohyperkalemia In Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (
5. American Thoracic Society San Diego, CA – 2018
-Measurement of Anxiety Levels for Severe Asthmatics Undergoing Bronchial Thermoplasty (BT)
6. American Thoracic Society San Diego, CA – 2018
-A Rare Case of Polyangiitis Overlap Syndrome: Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
7. American Thoracic Society San Diego, CA – 2018
-Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy of An Adolescent Stem Cell Transplantation Recipient with Hemorrhagic Cystitis, and BK Virus: A Rare Case Study in the United States
8. California Thoracic Society Carmel, CA – 2018
-A Rare Case of Polyangiitis Overlap Syndrome: Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis and Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
9. California Thoracic Society Carmel, CA – 2017
-The Use of Augmented Reality Glasses in Intubation Simulation.
10. California Thoracic Society Carmel, CA – 2017
-The Use of Augmented Reality Glasses in Central Line Simulation.
11. California Thoracic Society Carmel, CA – 2017
-A Multi-Center Evaluation of a Disposable Catheter to Aid in Correct Positioning of the Endotracheal Tube after Intubation of Critically Ill Patients.
12. California Thoracic Society Carmel, CA – 2016
-Ultrasonography Guided Diagnosis of Pleural Effusions due to a Diaphragmatic Defect.
13. California Thoracic Society Carmel, CA – 2016
-An Enlightening Method of Performing Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy.
14. American Thoracic Society San Francisco, CA – 2016
-An enlightening method to perform percutaneous tracheostomy.
15. UC Davis 6th Annual Lung Research Day Davis, CA – 2015
-Spirometry and Exhaled Breath Sensors, a comparison in asthmatics and COPD patients.
16. California Thoracic Society Carmel, CA – 2015
-To validate standard measurements of lung function in a user-friendly novel spirometer and investigate the accuracy of an exhaled breath gas sensor in asthmatics and non-asthmatics.
17. American Thoracic Society Denver, CO – 2015
-The Eye is Blind to What the Mind Does not See: Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose with Radio-Opaque Pharmacobezoar
18. American Thoracic Society Denver, CO – 2015
19. UC Davis Medical Center – Integrating Quality Symposium Davis, CA - 2013
-Does a pre-procedure educational bronchoscopy video improve patient satisfaction?
20. Loma Linda University 80th Annual Postgraduate Convention Loma Linda, CA - 2012
-The Relative Yield of Bronchial Washings Versus Bronchoalveolar Lavage for Various Micro-organisms
21. American Thoracic Society New Orleans, LA – 2010
-A prospective evaluation of spirometric changes in diabetic, pre-diabetic and non-diabetic patients undergoing long term hyperbaric oxygen therapy
22. American Thoracic Society New Orleans, LA – 2010
-Does hyperbaric oxygen therapy, cause long term spirometric changes in smokers versus non-smokers?
23. Loma Linda University 7th Annual School of Allied Health Convention Loma Linda, CA - 2003
-Project: An Evaluation of Cellular Damage between Proton and Conventional (Gamma) Irradiation Using Cytologic Morphology.
24. Loma Linda University 71st Annual Postgraduate Convention Loma Linda, CA - 2003
-Project: An Evaluation of Cellular Damage between Proton and Conventional (Gamma) Irradiation Using Cytologic Morphology.
25. American Society of Cytopathology Orlando, FL – 2003
-Project: An Evaluation of Cellular Damage between Proton and Conventional (Gamma) Irradiation Using Cytologic Morphology.
26. Los Angeles CAC-Cytology/Pathology Regional Conference Los Angeles, CA - 2003
-Project: An Evaluation of Cellular Damage between Proton and Conventional (Gamma) Irradiation Using Cytologic Morphology
INNOVATION & PROJECTS
1. Founder, Ignis Medical Innovations 2016 – Present
- Ignis “igniting” Medical Innovation, solutions for today through disruptive and unconventional ideas of tomorrow.
2. Brother AirScouter© Augmented Reality (AR) Glasses 2016 - 2019
- Utilizing AR glasses in medical procedures for the intensive care unit (ICU)
- We are the only academic site in the U.S. that have been given permission to test these AR glasses
- This project is in partnership with La Sierra University’s School of Business
3. Founder, Ignis Medical Innovations 2016 – Present
- Ignis “igniting” Medical Innovation, solutions for today through disruptive and unconventional ideas of tomorrow.
4. Founder, Loma Linda University Encompass Program 2016 – 2017
- An interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach to wound care at Loma Linda University.
5. Creator, Loma Linda University, consent forms 2015 – 2017
- Created a standardized uniform consent form for: 1) Bronchoscopy, 2) Cardiopulmonary exercise stress test, 3) Central and Arterial catheter lines, 4) Lumbar punctures, 5) Paracentesis, 6) Percutaneous tracheostomy including bronchoscopy, 7) Indwelling pleural catheter (PleurX pleural catheter), 8) Thoracentesis and/or chest tube.
6. Co-Founder, Loma Linda University Skin Champion Program 2015 – 2016
- Creation of a skin champion program to reduce HAPU rates, as a result of this program our skin champion program is now instituted hospital wide. A product we trialed and utilized during our program is now institutionalized hospital wide.
7. Creator, UC Davis Medical Center ICU, Patient & Family Brochure 2013 – 2015
- Created an informative and educational ICU brochure (includes SOFA score) for the medical intensive unit and medical surgical intensive unit.
8. Creator, UC Davis Medical Center Pulmonary, bronchoscopy form (Spanish) 2013 – 2015
- Created the first patient bronchoscopy informational form for Spanish speaking patients.
9. Advisor, UC Davis Department of Mechanical Engineering Team 2013 – 2014
- Gastrointestinal Light Intensity Detection
- Advised, 4 undergraduate mechanical engineering students to create a novel nasogastric tube placement verification device.
10. Creator, UC Davis Medical Center, consent forms 2012 – 2015
- Created a standardized uniform consent form for: 1) Bronchoscopy, 2) Cardiopulmonary exercise stress test, 3) Central and Arterial catheter lines, 4) Lumbar punctures, 5) Paracentesis, 6) Percutaneous tracheostomy including bronchoscopy, 7) Indwelling pleural catheter (PleurX pleural catheter), 8) Thoracentesis and/or chest tube.
11. Creator, UC Davis Medical Center, Bronchoscopy Video 2012 – 2015
- Bronchoscopy educational video on “YouTube” to aid patients and their families in making a more informed consent.
- www.youtube.com ; search “UC Davis Medical Center Bronchoscopy Consent Movie”
12. Sacramento City Planner, Walk with a Doc 2012 – 2013
- Sponsored by California Medical Association, Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Association & Breathe California
- Help the community to start and expand their current physical activity while brining awareness to COPD.
- This walk was also revered and given institutional support by being publicized on the front page on the UC Davis Medical Center webpage.
13. Creator, LLU Glycemic Control - Insulin Sliding Scale Order Set 2009 – 2010
- University order set for glycemic control, after multiple reiterations it has now been transformed into an electronic ordering system.
14. Creator, LLU - Medical Intensive Care Unit – University Order Set 2009 – 2010
- I created and presented the University’s first MICU order set, after multiple reiterations it has now been transformed into an electronic ordering system.
15. Creator, LLU Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - University Order Set 2009 – 2010
I created and presented the University’s first DKA order set, after multiple reiterations it has now been transformed into an electronic ordering system.
MEDIA & SOCIAL MEDIA INTERVIEWS
1. Doctor presents at local schools to warn students on dangers of vaping 10/1/2019
Inland Empire Community News
http://iecn.com/doctor-presents-at-local-schools-to-warn-students-on-dangers-of-vaping/
2. Loma Linda Pulmonologist On the Health Risks Of Vaping 9/3/2019
National Public Radio (NPR) News
https://www.kvcrnews.org/post/loma-linda-pulmonologist-health-risks-vaping
3. Is Juul bad for you? Doctors weigh in It’s so much more than a simple “yes” or “no.” 8/7/2019
CNET Wellness
https://www.cnet.com/news/is-juul-bad-for-you-doctors-weigh-in/
4. “How Bad Is Vaping For You? Here's What You Need to Know” 8/5/2019
Dr. Oz Show Online article
https://www.doctoroz.com/article/how-bad-vaping-you-heres-what-you-need-know
5. ABC Grey’s Anatomy – Health, Safety and Security Storylines Consultant 7/26/2019
Medical Consultant in utilizing Hyperbaric Oxygen in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Hollywood, Health & Society (HH&S) Program at USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center
https://hollywoodhealthandsociety.org/
6. 50 Signs of Poor Health No One Over 50 Should Ignore 7/18/2019
Best Life Online – Health
https://bestlifeonline.com/signs-of-poor-health-50/
7. 13 Signs Your Lungs May Not Be Healty 6/21/2019
Athalon Media Group - Parade
https://parade.com/893333/nicolepajer/13-signs-your-lungs-may-not-be-healthy/
8. Bronchitis: Types, Causes and Home Treatment 6/20/2019
Top 10 Home Remedies
https://www.top10homeremedies.com/home-remedies/home-remedies-for-bronchitis.html
9. One Bronchial Thermoplasty Treatment Beats Three for Asthma 5/20/2019
Medscape Medical News – Conference News – ATS 2019.
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/913203
10. NBC4 KNBC Los Angeles News 4/9/2019
Recorded interview on the potential lung effects of the Chino Fires (Audience reached – 107,020)
https://vimeo.com/335982929
11. ABC7 KABC Los Angeles and Southern California News 4/9/2019
Recorded interview on the potential lung effects of the Chino Fires (Audience reached – 144,000)
https://vimeo.com/335982929
12. Can Babies Have Asthma? Here's What Doctors Have To Say 4/5/2019
Bustle Digital Group is the largest premium publisher reaching millennial women. Every month, nearly 80 million readers turn to Bustle Digital Group publications.
https://www.romper.com/p/can-babies-have-asthma-heres-what-doctors-have-to-say-17003418
13. Loma Linda Broadcasting Network (LLBN) – iTestify 11/28/2018
The Power of Prayer and What We Are Doing at Loma Linda University
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFJF2gtiAss
14. Women’s Health 11/20/2018
Um, Why Do I Always Get a Headache After Eating? It’s definitely not a coincidence.
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a25132096/headache-after-eating/
15. 5 ways to keep germ free at home and work 11/19/2018
Various ways to keep healthy and germ free at home and work
https://news.llu.edu/clinical/5-ways-keep-germ-free-home-and-work
16. E-cigarettes could lead to serious, long-term lung damage 9/14/2018
Education on why E-cigarettes is hazardous to both the young and old.
https://news.llu.edu/clinical/e-cigarettes-could-lead-serious-long-term-lung-damage-lung-specialist-says
17. Summer wildfires can post threat to respiratory problems 7/31/2018
Tips to stay on guard and minimize airway damage
https://news.llu.edu/clinical/summer-wildfires-can-pose-threat-respiratory-problems
18. Adventist University Explores the World of Augmented Reality 6/6/2018
Loma Linda is incorporating the latest technology to improve procedures, outcomes.
https://www.adventistreview.org/church-news/story6195-adventist-university-explores-the-world-of-augmented-reality
19. SALUD: Nuevo tratamiento contra el asma reduce la medicación y 5/18/2018
los episodios graves
Bronchial thermoplasty awareness for the Latino Community
https://www.excelsiorcalifornia.com/2018/05/18/salud-nuevo-tratamiento-contra-el-asma-reduce-la-medicacion-y-los-episodios-graves/
20. A breath of fresh hope for asthma patients 5/7/2018
Loma Linda University Health is giving severe asthma patients the chance to breathe easier, without the help of additional medications or inhalers, thanks to an innovative treatment known as — Bronchial Thermoplasty.
https://news.llu.edu/clinical/breath-of-fresh-hope-for-asthma-patients
21. 10 tips to keep allergies in check this season 5/2/2018
When Spring is in full bloom it can be the most challenging season for allergy and asthma suffers, this is an educational piece to stay ahead of Spring.
https://news.llu.edu/clinical/10-tips-keep-allergies-check-this-season
22. Talking point with American Lung Association on SB100 1/12/2018
Discussed with Assembly member Sabrina Cervantes’s Representatives, about the importance of SB100 and how air quality has a direct effect on our patient’s wellbeing.
https://a60.asmdc.org/
http://focus.senate.ca.gov/sb100
23. Climate Central – subject matter expert 12/8/2017
How smoke from California’s fires is harming the most vulnerable
http://www.climatecentral.org/news/smoke-california-wildfires-harming-most-vulnerable-21777
24. Bronchial Thermoplasty, Precision Therapy For Airway Smooth Muscle 9/21/2017
Performed the “very first” live interactive webcast meeting for Boston Scientific (Zoom platform)
a. Over 20 participants
b. Attendees included physicians, American Lung Association, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
25. Loma Linda University & University California of Davis Medical Center 4/21/2017
“First” Landmark Facebook Periscope Live Broadcast uniting Northern California and Southern California Academic Universities to discuss about severe asthma and the emerging therapies.
https://www.facebook.com/LLUHealth/videos/vl.1878246582450062/10154355886697377/?type=1
26. Loma Linda University’s “very first” Facebook Periscope Live Broadcast 10/20/2016
Asthma awareness and available therapies
a. 21 minute live broadcast
b. 17,321 people reached; 6,200 Video Views; 644 Reactions, comments & Shares
https://www.facebook.com/LLUHealth/videos/vb.122797157376/10153869452102377/?type=2&theater
27. KESQ News Channel 3/CBS Local Channel 2 10/20/2016
Asthma and bronchial thermoplasty
http://www.kesq.com/marketplace/loma-linda/dr-laren-tan-md-dept-pulmonary-critical-care-medicine-1/128235698
28. Associated Press – subject matter expert 8/12/2016
Southern California smoggiest summer since 2009
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/1bedc06c4eae40658af596329392d32e/southern-california-having-smoggiest-summer-2009
29. KESQ News Channel 3/CBS Local Channel 2 7/24/2016
Treatments for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
http://www.kesq.com/dr-laren-tan-md-dept-pulminary-critical-care-medicine/40875114