Dr. Renda Wiener

Biography

Renda Soylemez Wiener, MD, MPH, is a Professor at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep & Critical Care Medicine. She specializes as a pulmonary critical care physician and health services researcher with a focus on implementation science. Her research primarily aims to improve patient-centeredness and the quality of lung cancer screening and care. Dr. Wiener has secured funding from various national organizations, including the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense, supporting her investigations into enhancing the effectiveness and accessibility of lung cancer screening for underserved populations. She has been actively involved in developing clinical practice guidelines and serves on various professional committees to promote quality and value in patient care. In recognition of her contributions to research mentorship and grant writing, Dr. Wiener has garnered multiple awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Thoracic Society in 2025. Her academic career is characterized by a commitment to fostering excellence in health services research and training the next generation of scientists. Wiener is also known for her engagement in collaborative research efforts and her mentorship of researchers aiming to navigate and advance their scientific inquiries in the field.

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