Gregory Smith

Gregory Smith is an Assistant Professor at the UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, focusing on genetic and genomic mechanisms of susceptibility to airborne toxicants and lung diseases like asthma and COPD. His research integrates systems genetics approaches with in vivo inhalation exposure models for pollutants such as ozone.

• Manages Kelada Lab inhalation exposure facility for ozone and e-cigarette aerosols
• Active in developing novel respiratory phenotyping capabilities

Research Interests include environmental genomics, pulmonary toxicology, and systems biology. His work examines how genetic variation influences responses to air pollutants, with applications in personalized environmental health strategies.

Recent Publications highlight ozone's impact on lung biology, extracellular vesicle dynamics, and genetic determinants of airway disease. Key collaborative projects involve the Collaborative Cross mouse genetic reference population for studying gene-environment interactions.

Contact: gregory.j.smith@unc.edu | Office: 973-459-8881 | Location: 5070E Genetics Medicine Building, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7264