Robert M. Reed

Dr. Robert M. Reed is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Maryland. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care, he focuses on lung transplantation, heart-lung interactions, and COPD-cardiovascular disease connections. With clinical expertise in lung transplantation, his research spans lipoprotein abnormalities in COPD, donor-recipient size matching, and Amish population studies on secondhand smoke risks.

• Education: University of California at Santa Barbara (BA), University of Virginia (MD), University of Chicago (Intern), University of Illinois at Chicago (Resident/Fellow)

Research Themes: His work explores

• Lung-heart interplay in transplantation
• Cardiovascular comorbidities in COPD
• Statins and pulmonary hypertension
• Genetic epidemiology in Amish populations
• Rehabilitation strategies post-transplant

Key Grant Involvement:

• DOD-funded beta-blocker trial for COPD exacerbations
• NIH INSIGHT trial on COPD lifestyle interventions
• Industry-sponsored studies on anticoagulants

Scientific Recognition:

• 2013-2018 FAMRI Young Clinical Scientist Award

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with multidisciplinary groups in transplantation, critical care, and COPD research.