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Hilary Cain, MD is a Professor in the Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. She holds key leadership positions at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, serving as Director of Clinical Activities in the Pulmonary Section, Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit, and Director of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory.
- MD, New York Medical College (1988)
- Resident/Intern, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center (1992)
- Chief Resident, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center (1993)
- Fellow, Yale University School of Medicine (1996)
Dr. Cain’s research and clinical work focus on pulmonary diseases, particularly COPD, lung cancer screening, tobacco-related lung injury, and infectious complications in respiratory patients. Her work often centers on veteran populations, exploring disparities in care, screening adherence, and diagnostic accuracy. She has investigated the role of IL-18 in emphysema pathogenesis and the reliability of TB testing in previously positive individuals.
Her recent publications, including a 2025 study on sex differences in lung cancer screening adherence among veterans, reflect a sustained commitment to improving outcomes in pulmonary health through clinical research and systems-based interventions. She is also a contributor to authoritative texts such as Fishman's Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders.
Scientific Contributions and Collaborations:
- Active researcher in veteran-focused pulmonary health
- Key collaborator with experts like Dr. Kathleen Akgün, Dr. Jeffrey Kravetz, and Dr. Lynn Tanoue
- Published in high-impact journals including The Journal of Immunology, Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, and Journal of Women's Health
Dr. Cain is deeply involved in clinical investigation, education, and patient care at Yale and the VA system. She plays a vital role in directing critical care and pulmonary diagnostics services, ensuring high standards of care and contributing to national understanding of respiratory disease in high-risk populations.
