Professor Dr. Yael Strulovici Barel

Biography

Yael Strulovici-Barel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetic Medicine at Cornell University, specializing in research related to respiratory health, particularly as it pertains to smoking-related diseases. Dr. Strulovici-Barel's research focuses on understanding cellular responses in the lungs, particularly in the context of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. She has contributed significantly to studies that examine how smoking affects the small airway epithelium and its implications for lung disease. Her work includes exploring the molecular mechanisms underlying epithelial changes due to smoking and using various techniques to analyze gene expression profiles in affected cells. In addition to her research, she has been involved in multiple publications examining the interaction between asthma, smoking, and airway epithelial responses. Strulovici-Barel has also served as a co-investigator on projects looking into early COPD development and the characterization of airway basal cell biology. Through her academic and research efforts, she aims to advance the understanding of lung diseases and improve therapeutic strategies for patients.

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