Who We Are:
The respiratory system is the powerhouse of the human body. When something goes wrong, it affects everything—every facet of life. By combining Jefferson’s experienced pulmonary care physician-scientists with the world-class expertise of National Jewish Health, the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute is taking personalized medicine to the next level. Inspired by our patients, this joint mission is galvanizing innovative research and forward-thinking education at Jefferson, creating new ways of caring and paving the way for the future of respiratory health.
Why We Need Your Support:
Your gift today to the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute will provide essential support for:
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Ground-breaking new therapies for early diagnosis of lung disease which uses the most advanced screening methods to quickly and accurately diagnose all types of lung conditions, including asthma, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, lung nodule and sarcoidosis, among others.
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Ongoing disease prevention and advanced pulmonary diagnostic programs form the program’s foundation with the goal of preventing disease and halting lung disease before it develops.
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Moving discoveries from bench to bedside so that our world-class researchers can pursue bold new avenues of study, including genetic determinants of airways disease, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, lung inflammation, tobacco-related disorders, and lung development.
