Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine

Websitehttps://med.psu.edu/pulmonary-allergy-critical-care

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United States

Organization profile

Division chief: Margaret "Peg" Wojnar, MD, MEd (interim)

Taha Al-Shaikhly, MBChB
- Department of Medicine - Associate Professor
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Person: Academic
20152026
Rebecca Bascom, MD, MPH
Person: Academic
19792025
Richard Bernstein, MD
- Department of Medicine - Assistant Professor
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Person: Academic
20182023
David C. Chu, MD
- Department of Medicine - Associate Professor
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Person: Academic
20102025
Timothy Craig, DO
- Department of Medicine - Professor
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
- Department of Pediatrics - Professor
Person: Academic
19912025
Matthew Floyd, DO
- Department of Medicine - Assistant Professor
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
- Division of Hospital Medicine
Person: Academic
Janette Foster, MD, MBA
- Department of Medicine - Assistant Professor
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Person: Academic
Gisoo Ghaffari, MD
- Department of Medicine - Professor
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Person: Academic
20052025
Daniel Guck, DO
- Department of Medicine - Assistant Professor
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Person: Academic
20182024
Maria P. Henao, MD, MPH
- Department of Medicine - Associate Professor
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Person: Academic
20152025

Adapting patient priorities care for older adults with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer: A qualitative inquiry
Garg, T., Negron-Candelario, S., Miller, H., Demirsoy, S., West, K., Calo, W., Tinetti, M. & Van Scoy, L. J., Apr 2026, In: Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations. 44, 4, 110996.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Hyperlactatemia and Lactic Acidosis in Critically Ill Patients with Hematological Malignancies: A Single Center Retrospective Study
Van de Louw, A. & Thompson, G., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Intensive Care Medicine.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Risk of developing eosinophilic esophagitis with preexisting asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, or food allergy
Haber, C., Al-Shaikhly, T. & Jhaveri, P., Jan 1 2026, In: Allergy and Asthma Proceedings. 47, 1, p. 55-60 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
1 Link opens in a new tab Scopus citations
A call to action to use icatibant down to age 2 for hereditary angioedema
Mutch, A., Truong, T., Master, S. & Craig, T., May 2025, In: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. 134, 5, p. 614-615 2 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
Acute respiratory distress syndrome in patients with cancer: the YELENNA prospective multinational observational cohort study
the YELENNA Investigators and the Nine-I Study Group, Oct 2025, In: Intensive Care Medicine. 51, 10, p. 1809-1819 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Adapting Advance Care Planning Interventions for Hispanic Communities Across the U.S
The Project Talk Trial Collaborative Working Group Members, Dec 2025, In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 42, 12, p. 1290-1297 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Adaptive servo-ventilation and cardiovascular mortality in patients with central sleep apnea with heart failure: A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
Iftikhar, I. H., Randerath, W. & Khayat, R. N., Jul 2025, In: Sleep Medicine. 131, 106492.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Link opens in a new tab Scopus citations
Anaphylaxis related to fluoroquinolones: A disproportionality analysis of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System data base
Miluski, T., Bhattarai, B. & Al-Shaikhly, T., Nov 1 2025, In: Allergy and Asthma Proceedings. 46, 6, p. 484-488 5 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Link opens in a new tab Scopus citations
A Simulation-Based, Qualitative Assessment of Decision Making Among Critical Care Transport Crews
Johnson, D., Costigan, H., Bordner, C., Flamm, A. & Van Scoy, L., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Air Medical Journal.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Association between severe oral mucositis after chemotherapy and acute lung injury in patients with hematological malignancies
Mullholand, J. B., Horn, J., Anderson, A. & Van de Louw, A., May 2025, In: Supportive Care in Cancer. 33, 5, 385.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

4 Active
17 Finished

Bed to bench evaluation of cardiac and vascular impact of OSA
Grosberg, A. (PI), Hughes, C. C. C. (CoPI) & Khayat, R. (CoPI)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
9/25/25 → 6/30/27
Project: Research project
Using a conversation game to engage Native American Washoe tribe members in advance care planning: preparation for a clinical trial
Van Scoy, L. (PI)
National Institute of Nursing Research
9/15/25 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
Communication quality during family meetings in the intensive care unit: how does quality impact health outcomes?
Van Scoy, L. (PI) & Scott, A. M. (CoPI)
National Institute of Nursing Research
8/16/23 → 5/31/26
Project: Research project
I: Penn State Institutional Career Development Core
Van Scoy, L. (PI), Sciamanna, C. (CoPI) & Thiboutot, D. (CoPI)
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
9/15/16 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
Association between communication quality during ICU Family Meetings and Patient Health Outcomes
Van Scoy, L. (PI) & Scott, A. M. (CoPI)
National Institute of Nursing Research
8/16/22 → 7/31/24
Project: Research project
Engaging underserved communities in end-of-life conversations: a cluster, randomized controlled trial
Van Scoy, L. (PI)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
9/17/20 → 12/31/24
Project: Research project
The STRETCH Project: To Build Capacity Advancing Patient-centered Research in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Schubart, J. R. (PI), Francomano, C. (CoPI) & Bascom, R. (CoPI)
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
1/1/18 → 12/31/20
Project: Research project
SHADE - STRESS, HEALTH AND DIABETES EXPERIENCE
Craig, T. (PI) & Ulbrecht, J. S. (PI)
National Center for Research Resources
4/1/07 → 3/31/10
Project: Research project
NEUROCOGNITIVE PROGNOSIS IN SURVIVORS OF BRAIN TUMORS
Craig, T. (PI) & Farace, E. (PI)
National Center for Research Resources
4/1/07 → 3/31/10
Project: Research project
ROLE OF MONTELUKAST ON PERENNIAL ALLERGIC RHINITIS & ASSOCIATED SLEEP DISTURBANC
Craig, T. (PI)
National Center for Research Resources
4/1/06 → 3/31/07
Project: Research project

Feasibility Testing and Validation of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry Occupational and Environmental Exposure Questionnaire (PFF-OEQ)
Vogt, M. (Speaker), Bascom, R. (Speaker), Claxton, B. (Speaker), Dimmock, A. E. F. (Speaker), Griffiths, D. (Speaker) & Edwards, R. (Speaker)
May 2020 → …
Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
A Complex Case of Respiratory Failure in a Patient with Hematologic Malignancy
Breen, C. (Speaker), Ventola, L. K. (Speaker), Elizabeth, F. (Speaker), Rassaei, N. (Speaker) & Bascom, R. (Speaker)
May 2020 → …
Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
Castleman Flare or COPD Exacerbation - Can Biomarkers Override Bias?
Claxton, B. (Speaker), Dimmock, A. E. F. (Speaker), Drummond, M. (Speaker) & Bascom, R. (Speaker)
May 2020 → …
Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
Description of Protocol to Evaluate MN-001'S (tipelukast) Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability in Subjects with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Bascom, R. (Speaker), Hitz, K. (Speaker), Dimmock, A. E. F. (Speaker), Makhay, M. (Speaker), Dojillo, J. (Speaker) & Matsuda, K. (Speaker)
May 2020 → …
Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
An Unusual Case of Young Adult Interstitial Pneumonia with Human Herpesvirus 6
Reddy, K. (Speaker), Bascom, R. (Speaker) & Goldfarb, S. B. (Speaker)
May 2020 → …
Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
Automated 3D CT-Based Lymph Node Station Definition for the IASLC 8th Edition Guidelines
Higgins, W. E. (Speaker), Kuhlengel, T. (Speaker) & Bascom, R. (Speaker)
May 2020 → …
Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
An Approach for the Development of Patient-Specific Methods to Assess Inhaled-Toxicant Susceptibility in Fibrotic Lung Disease
Kim, M. (Speaker), Borhan, S. (Speaker), Erdem, C. (Speaker), Rai, J. (Speaker), Bascom, R. (Speaker), Bourke, J. E. (Speaker) & Royce, S. (Speaker)
May 2020 → …
Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
Eosinophilic esophagitis: Pathogenesis and management
Ghaffari, G. (Speaker)
Apr 2019
Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
Use of prescription opioid and other drugs among a cohort of patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: A retrospective case control study
Schubart, J. R. (Invited speaker), Schilling, A. (Speaker), Schaefer, E. (Speaker), Bascom, R. (Speaker) & Francomano, C. (Speaker)
Sep 26 2018 → Sep 29 2018
Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
Update on diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis
Ghaffari, G. (Speaker)
Oct 2017
Activity: Talk types › Invited talk

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Member
Van Scoy, L. (Recipient), 2010
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Best Poster Award, Food Disorders
Ghaffari, G. (Recipient), 2011
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Charles Swartz Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine and Patient Care
Van Scoy, L. (Recipient), 2006
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Clinical Science Career Mentor Award
Ghaffari, G. (Recipient), 2019
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Clinical Science Prize (Massachusetts Pulmonary Section)
Chu, D. C. (Recipient), 2016
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Wojnar, M. (Recipient) & Felix, T. (Recipient), 2013
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Pathare, A. (Recipient), Garner, M. (Recipient), Duca, N. (Recipient), Chu, D. C. (Recipient) & Miller, R. (Recipient), 2019
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Ghaffari, G. (Recipient), 2011
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Aprile, B. (Recipient), Bezinover, D. (Recipient), Blackall, G. (Recipient), Booth, J. (Recipient), Buchkovich, N. (Recipient), Budde, A. (Recipient), Burns, A. (Recipient), Cartee, T. (Recipient), Chu, D. C. (Recipient), Cilley, R. (Recipient), Crook, T. (Recipient), Dalke, K. (Recipient), Dambro, A. (Recipient), De Jesus, S. (Recipient), Demetriou, T. (Recipient), DeWaters, A. (Recipient), Duca, N. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), Frauenhoffer, E. (Recipient), Garner, M. (Recipient), Glass, K. (Recipient), Goyal, N. (Recipient), Grine, K. (Recipient), Habib, S. (Recipient), Irby, R. (Recipient), Jones, E. (Recipient), June, R. (Recipient), Karamchandani, K. (Recipient), Karpa, K. (Recipient), Kasmire, K. (Recipient), Katzman, M. (Recipient), Kavanagh, R. (Recipient), Kees-Folts, D. (Recipient), Kesterson, J. (Recipient), Sciacca Kirby, J. (Recipient), Kresch, M. (Recipient), Lankford, E. (Recipient), McDonald, A. (Recipient), Miller, R. (Recipient), Moldovan, G.-L. (Recipient), Myler, C. (Recipient), Nelson, A. (Recipient), Neutze, J. (Recipient), Newell, J. (Recipient), Norbury, C. (Recipient), O'Hara, C. (Recipient), Palmer, T. (Recipient), Pantanelli, S. (Recipient), Pichardo-Lowden, A. (Recipient), Po, W. (Recipient), Radico, J. (Recipient), Radtka, J. (Recipient), Razeghi, S. (Recipient), Rodgers, R. (Recipient), Romanoski, N. (Recipient), Samson, T. (Recipient), Shantz, L. (Recipient), Smith, B. (Recipient), Stephens, M. (Recipient) & Wang, M. (Recipient), 2019
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Aber, R. (Recipient), Anderson, A. (Recipient), Aynardi, M. (Recipient), Browning, K. (Recipient), Chen, M. (Recipient), Chu, D. C. (Recipient), Cios, T. (Recipient), Cruz, A. (Recipient), Cruz, J. (Recipient), Dalal, P. (Recipient), Dambro, A. (Recipient), Disori, K. (Recipient), Dodge, D. (Recipient), Duda, L. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), Fotos, J. (Recipient), Fredrick, N. B. (Recipient), Freeman, M. (Recipient), Gordin, V. (Recipient), Graziane, J. (Recipient), Hempel, E. (Recipient), Hennrikus, E. (Recipient), Horwitz, A. (Recipient), Izer, J. (Recipient), Jhaveri, P. (Recipient), Kalantari, A. (Recipient), Karpa, K. (Recipient), Kaur, G. (Recipient), Keil, R. (Recipient), Khalid, M. F. (Recipient), Kimball, S. (Recipient), Knoedler, J. (Recipient), LaClair, M. (Recipient), Lam, C. (Recipient), LaRegina, C. (Recipient), Lighthall, J. (Recipient), Mailman, R. (Recipient), McCormick, J. (Recipient), McGinn, J. (Recipient), McShane, M. (Recipient), Millard, R. (Recipient), Myers, A. (Recipient), Nasir, M. (Recipient), Oh, J. (Recipient), Pathare, A. (Recipient), Peterson, B. (Recipient), Potochny, J. (Recipient), Roberts, S. M. (Recipient), Romanoski, N. (Recipient), Ross, S. (Recipient), Rudnitsky, G. (Recipient), Schade, M. (Recipient), Simmons, Z. (Recipient), Smink, G. (Recipient), Stella, S. (Recipient), Stephens, M. (Recipient), Surapaneni, S. (Recipient), Verbeek, T. (Recipient), Waning, D. (Recipient), Williams, E. (Recipient), Williams, D. (Recipient), Wilson, M. E. (Recipient), Zaorsky, N. (Recipient) & Lutzkanin, A. (Recipient), 2020
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