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Irfan Rahman is a Professor at the University of Rochester's School of Medicine and Dentistry, holding joint appointments in the Department of Environmental Medicine and the Department of Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care. His research focuses on environmental and oxidative stress-induced lung diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), studying redox signaling, epigenetic changes, and cellular senescence. He leads the Center for Inhalation and Flavoring Toxicological Research (CIFT), exploring toxicological impacts of e-cigarettes and environmental exposures.
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- Awards: Senior Investigator Award from The Oxygen Club of California (2006).
Rahman's research emphasizes mechanisms linking inflammation, aging, and lung damage caused by cigarette smoke, flavorings, and emerging nicotine products. Key areas include sirtuin regulation, circadian clock impacts, and exosomal biomarkers. His work bridges basic science and translational medicine, addressing public health challenges posed by vaping and environmental toxins.
Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, analyzing e-cigarette toxicity, PFOS exposure effects, and senolytic therapies for HIV comorbidities. Collaborations with engineers and clinicians drive innovative solutions like CAR T cell bioengineering and spatial transcriptomics for senescence mapping.
Grants and funding support projects on flavor-induced lung inflammation, vaping cessation strategies for Latino youth, and SenNet consortium initiatives mapping cellular senescence across tissues.
