Parviz Minoo PhD

Dr. Minoo is a developmental geneticist whose research investigates the precise role of signaling and transcription factors in alveolar assembly, including ontogeny of alveolar stem cells, an existentially vital process for efficient lung function, and response to lung injury. In prematurely born infants, failure in this process is associated with pathogenesis of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia or BPD. In adults, destruction of alveoli causes a constellation of lung diseases, collectively known as COPD for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The overarching goal of this research is to provide the scientific basis for design and development of targeted and novel preventive or therapeutic measures for neonatal and adult alveolar lung diseases.