Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Research
The Pulmonary and Critical Care department at SUNY Upstate Medical University has been at the forefront of research, exploring critical areas such as the management of potential organ donors in the ICU and the impact of obesity on COVID-19 disease severity. Their studies have provided valuable insights into improving patient outcomes and advancing critical care practices.
Auyon Ghosh, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Birendra Sah, MD, FCCP
Associate Professor of Medicine
Kathleen Ecal
Research Assistant
ecalk@upstate.edu
(315) 464-9753
Gene expression signatures of extrapulmonary sarcoidosis
Previous research has identified selected genes, particularly from a part of the cell machinery called the mitochondria, that have been associated with sarcoidosis affecting many organs. However, there have not been any studies that investigate which genes may be related to sarcoidosis affecting many organs across the entire human genome using state-of-the-art RNA sequencing technology. Our project will compare the expression of genes in the blood of patients with sarcoidosis in many organs to patients with sarcoidosis only in the lungs to identify which genes are different between the two groups.
Auyon Ghosh, MD, MPH
Gene expression signatures of extrapulmonary sarcoidosis
Through a generous grant from the American Thoracic Society/Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, our project aims to discern unique gene expression patterns in the blood of patients afflicted with multi-organ sarcoidosis compared to those with lung-specific sarcoidosis. By identifying the differentially expressed genes between these two groups, our research endeavors to uncover crucial insights into the underlying mechanisms of this intricate disease, paving the way for potential breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment.
If you're interested in Upstate Medicals University in Syracuse, New York, our Pulmonary Critical Care research division, or any of our Pulmonary Critical Care research projects, we encourage you to contact us today at (315) 464-9753. One of our dedicated research staff members will be happy to answer all and any questions you may have about our research department.
