Ivan O Rosas

Ivan O Rosas, M.D. serves as Section Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, where he also holds the Lester and Sue Smith Chair in Lung Health. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions including Universidad Nacional de Colombia, University of Miami, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Dr. Rosas's educational background includes:

• MD from Universidad Nacional de Colombia (1991)
• Residency at University of Miami (1997)
• Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital (2002)
• Research Fellowship at National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (2005)

His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying disabling lung diseases, with particular emphasis on pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung abnormalities. Dr. Rosas has published extensively on topics including single-cell transcriptomics, spatial transcriptomics, and the molecular pathways involved in lung fibrosis progression and potential therapeutic interventions. His work often bridges basic science with clinical applications, particularly in developing novel diagnostic approaches and therapeutic strategies.

His research portfolio demonstrates strong trends in understanding the cellular and molecular basis of pulmonary fibrosis, with increasing utilization of advanced genomic and computational techniques. Recent work shows significant emphasis on identifying therapeutic gaps in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis treatment and exploring the role of immune responses in various lung pathologies.

As Section Chief, Dr. Rosas leads a multidisciplinary team focused on advancing pulmonary medicine through research, education, and clinical care. His leadership position indicates substantial responsibility for the strategic direction of pulmonary medicine services and research programs at Baylor College of Medicine.