Research Projects & Grants

College/University

  • Multicenter randomized pragmatic clinical trial comparing two- versus three-antibiotic therapy for pulmonary Mycobacterium avium complex disease, Role: Co-Investigator, Oregon Health & Science University, (08/2018 - 09/2024) Status: Awarded

For Profit Organization

  • LJ501-CRH01: A phase 3, placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, multi-center study of LJPC-501 in patients with catecholamine-resistant hypotension (CRH), Role: Investigator, La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company, (02/2017 - 02/2018) Status: Completed

Internal

  • Effectiveness of Biologic Therapy in Asthma-COPD Overlap Patients, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (08/2024) Status: Approved
  • Effectiveness of Biologic therapy in Elderly Asthma Patients, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (12/2023) Status: Approved
  • Assessment of intrinsic motivation and emotions in relation to cognitive load theory in a simulation-based environment, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, (12/2022) Status: Approved
  • Post-code team debriefing during clinical training: learners' perceptions, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, (07/2021) Status: Completed
  • Surgical Mask Wearing Perceptions During Flu Seasons Post-COVID-19 Pandemic, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, (06/2021) Status: Completed
  • Retrospective study: Severe asthmatic COVID-19 positive patients on asthma biologics, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (05/2021) Status: Approved
  • Effects of Vaping on Fraction of Exhaled Nitric Oxide, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, (03/2021) Status: Completed
  • Impact of SCORD skin assessment on pressure injuries due to respiratory devices, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Nursing, (03/2020) Status: Approved
  • Learning in emergency and critical event: A mixed method study, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (10/2019 - 02/2024) Status: Completed
  • Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) levels pre and post Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (03/2019 - 03/2020) Status: Completed
  • Registry for asthmatic adult patients who have undergone bronchial thermoplasty (BT), Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (01/2019 - 01/2020) Status: Completed
  • Registry of severe asthmatic adult patients on biologics (i.e. Anti-IgE, Anti-IL5), Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (09/2018 - 09/2019) Status: Completed
  • A multi-center evaluation of the NEMO gauge to aid in correct positioning of the endotracheal tube after intubation of critically ill patients, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (04/2017 - 04/2018) Status: Completed
  • Central management of the study, "A multi-center evaluation of the NEMO gauge to aid in correct positioning of the endotracheal tube after intubation of critically ill patients" - IRB #5160137, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (04/2017 - 04/2018) Status: Completed
  • The use of augmented reality glasses in central lining simulation, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (12/2016) Status: Completed
  • The use of augmented reality glasses in intubation simulation, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (11/2016) Status: Completed
  • Pathway to Health Study: Association between pulmonary function test and sleep quality with socioeconomic status of patients attending Los Angeles Pathway to Health Clinic, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, (04/2016) Status: Completed
  • The relative yield of bronchial washings versus bronchial lavage for various micro-organisms, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (03/2012 - 03/2013) Status: Completed
  • (INT) Residual-Gastroenterology, Role: PD/PI, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (09/2006 - 12/2026) Status: Awarded
  • (INT) Residual-Rheumatology, Role: PD/PI, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (09/2006 - 12/2026) Status: Awarded
  • (INT) Residual-Pulmonary Medicine, Role: PD/PI, LLU School of Medicine, (09/2006 - 12/2026) Status: Awarded
  • (INT) Residual-Diabetes, Role: PD/PI, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (08/2006 - 12/2026) Status: Awarded
  • (INT) Residual-Specialty Medicine, Role: PD/PI, LLU School of Medicine (BRSG), (08/2006 - 12/2026) Status: Awarded
  • Investigating perceptions of respiratory profession on advance practice respiratory therapist in California, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, (03/2023 - 01/2025) Status: Completed