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Gokhan M. Mutlu, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago, where he specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine. He is the principal investigator and director of the NIH T32 Research training program in respiratory biology. His research primarily focuses on the mechanisms underlying acute lung injury and pulmonary fibrosis. Dr. Mutlu's laboratory investigates the role of macrophage and fibroblast metabolism, as well as mitochondrial function in the pathogenesis of these conditions. His work employs in vitro cell-based methods and in vivo models, including studies on influenza, LPS, bacterial pneumonia, and particulate matter related to pulmonary fibrosis. Additionally, Dr. Mutlu has explored the impacts of Geotrichum infection and SARS-CoV-2 in immunocompetent hosts. His contributions to the field are reflected in numerous publications that highlight various aspects of respiratory health, particularly related to cell signaling and metabolic responses in lung diseases.
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