Patricia Silveyra, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Professor, School of Public Health
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Innovation Center
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Bloomington, IN
Bio
Dr. Silveyra is a lung disease researcher with a combined background in molecular biology, endocrinology and toxicology. Her laboratory studies the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying sex differences in lung inflammation and lung disease triggered by various environmental exposures. With an interdisciplinary focus on respiratory physiology, molecular endocrinology, and cellular and molecular immunology, her group investigates the effects of air pollutants, cigarette smoke, e-cigarettes and other environmental exposures on the male and female lungs.
| Year | Degree | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | PhD | University of Buenos Aires |
| 2002 | M.Sc. | University of Buenos Aires |
| 2002 | BSC | University of Buenos Aires |
- Sex differences in lung inflammatory responses to environmental exposures (ambient ozone, particulate matter, allergens, smoking, e-cigarettes, phthalates).
- Effects of the female reproductive cycle in lung inflammatory responses and asthma exacerbations.
- Effects of circulating sex hormones air pollution-induced lung inflammation.
- Mechanisms of estrogen receptor regulation in the context of lung inflammation.
- Sex differences in airway remodeling during asthma and ozone-induced asthma exacerbations.
- Sex differences in the effects of e-cigs and ENDS exposure, including second and third-hand exposures across the life span.
- The effects of environmental exposures, such as endocrine disruptors in the lung's response to allergens and pollutants.
- The interplay of the lung and gut microbiomes in the context of lung health and disease.
- The effects of diet and exercise modifications on lung immunology.
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