Fernando Torres

Fernando Torres, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He serves as Clinical Program Development Chief in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Medical Director of Lung Transplantation, and Head of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program. His roles include leadership in clinical development, transplant oversight, and specialty program direction.

Education:

• Bachelor's degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Cornell University
• M.D. from Cornell University (Weill Cornell Medical College)
• Internal Medicine Residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Fellowship in Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine at University of Colorado Denver, focusing on lung transplantation and lung volume reduction

Research Interests: Dr. Torres' work focuses on critical areas impacting lung transplant recipients and pulmonary hypertension patients. Key topics include:

• Infectious complications following transplantation
• Cardiopulmonary interaction disorders
• Mechanisms of pulmonary arterial hypertension
• Genetic risk factors in PAH
• Novel therapeutic strategies for advanced lung disease

His research has driven over 34 peer-reviewed publications and multiple clinical trials as Principal Investigator.

Professional Engagement:

• Associate Editor of Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension
• Member of Texas Medical Association and International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation
• Leadership roles in committees like the Solid Organ Transplant Programs Steering Committee

Grants & Advising: Dr. Torres has led numerous studies funded by NIH and industry partners, with a focus on translational research bridging laboratory findings to clinical practice. His mentorship has contributed to training future generations of pulmonary critical care specialists.

Labs/Teams: Oversees UT Southwestern's Pulmonary Hypertension Program and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in lung transplantation, critical care medicine, and translational research initiatives.