Pathologic Mechanisms of ARDS 

Primary Contact: Lucy Gao –  lygao@uw.edu

The primary objective of this study is to understand how pneumonia develops and resolves in patients who are respiratory life support.  We have identified genetic differences between participants with longer- and shorter time on life support using samples collected from this study.  It is possible we might be able to design drugs to better treat pneumonia using this type of information.  This study is one of the only studies in the world that collects lung fluid from critically ill participants, so your generous participation is leading to research that could otherwise not occur.