Dr. Mai Elmallah

Biography

Mai ElMallah is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University, where she also holds associate professor positions in both Cell Biology and Neurobiology. Her research focuses on the control of breathing, pulmonary mechanics, and the impact of genetic diseases such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Pompe Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and Spino-cerebellar ataxia Type 7. As a clinician-scientist, she aims to translate therapeutic interventions from the laboratory to clinical application, enhancing respiratory function in neuromuscular diseases. ElMallah's clinical research emphasizes the development of novel therapies to improve respiratory function in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Pompe Disease, as well as the impact of social determinants on health outcomes. She is also engaged in several significant research grants focusing on gene therapy and long-term safety of treatments for respiratory insufficiency.

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