John J. Mullon

John J. Mullon, MD, is a Medical Educator at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine specializing in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. With a focus on lung cancer, pleural disease, and interventional pulmonology, he is renowned for his expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy and critical care procedural education.

• Education: MD from University of Minnesota Medical School (1997), BS in Biology from Saint John's University (1987)
• Subspecialty training: Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at Mayo Clinic (2007)

Dr. Mullon's research interests center on improving diagnostic accuracy in pleural diseases, advancing bronchoscopy techniques, and optimizing medical education frameworks in pulmonary critical care. His work bridges clinical practice with educational innovation.

His scientific accolades include multiple CHEST Distinguished Educator awards (2017-2025) and the Distinguished Service Award from the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (2022). He has also received the INO Therapeutics Literary Award (2005) and Mayo Clinic's Discovery Award (2000).

Professional leadership roles include:

• Chair of American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (2014-present)
• Member of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Executive Committee (2015-2024)
• Co-Chair of World Association for Bronchology's Scientific Sessions (2016-2018)