Tianshi David Wu

Tianshi David Wu, M.D., M.H.S. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine - Pulmonary at Baylor College of Medicine and an Investigator at the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. He is a physician-scientist and clinical researcher with expertise in pulmonary disease and intensive care medicine.

Dr. Wu's primary research focuses on the role of metabolism in lung health, with particular emphasis on how metabolic disease, insulin resistance, and diabetes impact asthma progression and exacerbation. His work bridges pulmonary medicine, endocrinology, and environmental health, examining connections between obesity, metabolic dysfunction, and respiratory disease. He has led numerous studies on asthma in diverse populations, particularly focusing on children and underserved communities.

His recent publications show a strong trend toward investigating the intersection of metabolic health and respiratory outcomes, with significant emphasis on asthma in the context of obesity, diabetes, and environmental exposures. His research spans basic science, clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and health services research.

Dr. Wu is an active member of several professional organizations including the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, and Society of Critical Care Medicine.

His academic journey includes an MD from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, an MHSc from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, clinical investigation and internal medicine residencies at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and a Chief Medical Resident Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, specializing in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.