Director Christopher B. Cooper, M.D., F.A.C.S.M., F.C.C.P. Link to C.V.
Research Associate Jason Hove
Clinical Research Coordinators Elena Khanukhova & Andrew P. Randolph

Current Clinical Investigations

UCLA is a center of excellence for repair of Pectus Deformities, lead by renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Eric W. Fonkalsrud, M.D., F.A.C.S.,  Department of Surgery, who performs over 80 of these corrective operations every year using the modified Ravitch technique. We are currently  involved in a collaboration with Dr. Fonkalsrud in a pre- and postoperative assessment of cardiorespiratory and cardiovascular function in patients with this diagnosis.

In collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., we are determining whether inhalation capsules (18 mcg) compared to a placebo, enhances the improvement in exercise tolerance in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who participate in pulmonary rehabilitation.

In collaboration with Amgen Inc., we are currently conducting a study which compares the estimated VO₂max value from the Modified Harvard Step Test to the VO₂max  value from a symptom-limited incremental exercise protocol on a cycle ergometer in cancer patients.

This study is sponsored by the Department of Energy through its agent, Oak Ridge Associated Universities and lead by Dr. Philip Harber, M.D., M.P.H., examines whether exposure to beryllium has caused inflammation or damage to an individual's lungs. Along with a maximum stress test, as part of this study, a bronchoscopy is performed on the participant to better assess the lungs.

 
Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory

UCLA Department of Physiology

UCLA Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

UCLA Biomedical Library

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