Carolyn Calfee

Carolyn Calfee

Nationality	American
Known for	Research in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

Carolyn Calfee is a prominent American physician-scientist specializing in pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine. She is a professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and is renowned for her research on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and the role of biomarkers in critical illness.

Early Life and Education

Carolyn Calfee was born in the United States. She pursued her undergraduate studies at Harvard University, where she developed an interest in medicine and research. She later attended University of Pennsylvania for her medical degree, followed by residency and fellowship training in internal medicine and pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF.

Research and Career

Dr. Calfee's research focuses on understanding the pathophysiology of ARDS, a severe lung condition that can occur in critically ill patients. Her work has significantly contributed to the identification of biological subphenotypes of ARDS, which has implications for personalized medicine approaches in treating this condition.

She has published extensively on the use of biomarkers to predict outcomes in ARDS and has been involved in numerous clinical trials aimed at improving the management of critically ill patients. Her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other prestigious organizations.

Contributions to Medicine

Dr. Calfee's work has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of ARDS. She has identified specific biomarkers that can help predict which patients are more likely to benefit from certain therapies, thus paving the way for more targeted and effective treatments.

Her research has also explored the impact of environmental factors, such as air pollution, on lung health and the development of respiratory diseases. Dr. Calfee is a respected educator and mentor, having trained numerous medical students, residents, and fellows in the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine.

Awards and Honors

Throughout her career, Dr. Calfee has received several awards recognizing her contributions to medical research and education. She is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Chest Physicians.

Also see

• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Pulmonary Medicine
• Critical Care Medicine
• Biomarkers in Medicine