Eugene Chang

Eugene Chang, MD holds the following academic positions at the University of Arizona:

• Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine
• Associate Professor, BIO5 Institute
• Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, Department of Otolaryngology

Dr. Chang's research spans three key domains: (1) Cystic fibrosis and chronic sinusitis, where he developed the first animal model of CF sinus disease and investigates novel therapies including gene therapy and CFTR potentiators; (2) Sinus microbiome, studying the microbial communities in the sinonasal cavities and how treatments alter them to prevent disease; and (3) Upper-lower airway interactions, exploring bidirectional influences between head/neck airways and lower respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on translational research in airway diseases, with emphasis on genetic susceptibility (e.g., CDHR3 gene in chronic rhinosinusitis) and immunological mechanisms (e.g., rhinovirus-induced ACE2 expression in asthma relevant to COVID-19).

Dr. Chang's current research is supported by grants from:

• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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