Adupa P Rao

Adupa P Rao is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC). He specializes in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and serves as the Associate Director of the Keck School of Medicine’s Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program. Dr. Rao completed his undergraduate studies at USC before pursuing medical school in India, followed by residency and fellowships at LAC+USC Medical Center. His clinical and research expertise includes CF treatment, lung transplantation, and pharmacokinetics.

• Education: Undergraduate at USC, Medical School in India, Residency/ Fellowships at LAC+USC Medical Center.

Research interests focus on CF pharmacology, including drug interactions and dosing optimization for CF patients undergoing lung transplants. He has authored a DVD on CF patient care transitions and presented as a distinguished lecturer on Sarcoidosis. His work bridges clinical care and translational research, emphasizing evidence-based treatment protocols.

• Awards: Pasadena Magazine Top Doctor (2011), GlaxoSmithKline Fellowship Research Award (2001), Resident/Chief Resident of the Year (1998).

Publications span CF pharmacokinetics, lung transplantation outcomes, and antimicrobial therapies. His recent work (2023-2024) explores drug interactions in CF patients and novel antibiotic efficacy in CF lung infections.

Dr. Rao’s teaching contributions include curriculum development for medical students on CF pathophysiology and clinical management. He actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance CF care and research initiatives.