Dr. Finn Hawkins

Biography

Finn Hawkins, MBBCh, is an Associate Professor at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep, and Critical Care Medicine. He serves as the Principal Investigator at the Center for Regenerative Medicine and focuses his research on human lung development and disease, particularly using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to study airway biology in relation to cystic fibrosis. He actively participates in initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the medical field, and has contributed to establishing a library aimed at addressing issues related to racism and disparities in medicine and science. Hawkins mentors graduate students in the Graduate Medical Sciences program and contributes to various research projects involving genetic and phenotypic assessments of lung diseases. His ongoing work includes developing models for treating lung disease using pluripotent stem cells and collaborating with multiple institutions for funded research projects. Hawkins has been recognized for his contributions to academia with accolades such as the Evan’s Junior Faculty Merit Award, and his expertise is reflected in several active grant projects.

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