David M MacDonald
Assistant Professor · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
University of Minnesota Twin CitiesUnited States
About
David M MacDonald is an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. His research focuses on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cardiovascular complications in pulmonary conditions, and biomarker analysis for disease progression.
- Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
- Email: macdo147@umn.edu
Research Interests
Dr. MacDonald's work integrates pulmonary medicine with cardiology, examining:
- Cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction in COPD
- Biomarkers of inflammation and coagulation
- Heart rate variability and respiratory outcomes
- Impact of genetic variants (e.g., bilirubin-associated SNPs) on lung health
- Physical activity and grip strength as prognostic indicators
Scientific Trends
His recent publications emphasize:
- Interdisciplinary approaches linking COPD and atrial fibrillation
- Longitudinal studies using datasets like CASCADE and BLOCK-COPD
- Genetic and biomarker analysis for disease prediction
- Cardio-pulmonary interactions during acute exacerbations
- Clinical applications of wearable technology for monitoring
Research fields
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Lung Function AssessmentBiomarkers of Inflammation and CoagulationCardiovascular Autonomic DysfunctionRespiratory Health OutcomesHeart Rate VariabilityHIV-related Pulmonary ComplicationsMendelian RandomizationPulmonary Critical CareSleep MedicineWearable Technology for MonitoringPhysical Activity in Chronic DiseaseAntiretroviral Therapy Impact on Lung FunctionPneumoproteinsCardiovascular Complications in Respiratory Diseases
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