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Clemente Britto-Leon, MD, is an Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine specializing in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Luis Razetti School of Medicine at the Universidad Central de Venezuela and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Following this, he pursued fellowship training in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at Yale, and a specialized fellowship in Adult Cystic Fibrosis sponsored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Dr. Britto's research primarily investigates the role of the airway epithelium in various pulmonary diseases, particularly focusing on the protein SPLUNC1 and its involvement in cystic fibrosis. His laboratory employs advanced techniques such as single-cell RNA sequencing and mass cytometry to explore immune responses in cystic fibrosis and other airway diseases. In addition to his research endeavors, he has contributed to significant studies on COVID-19 and has been a co-investigator on multiple R01-level grants. He is dedicated to improving clinical management strategies for patients with complex respiratory conditions, such as asthma and cystic fibrosis, through his expertise in airway inflammation and host-pathogen interactions.
Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT
Involved in teaching and research, focusing on airway diseases and the role of epithelium in pulmonary conditions.
Pulmonary Critical Medicine Fellowship Training Program • New Haven, CT
Oversees the fellowship training for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.