Kjetil Ask

Dr. Kjetil Ask is a Part-Time Associate Professor in Medicine at McMaster University, with expertise in fibrotic lung disease mechanisms and translational therapeutics. He obtained his MSc from the University of Nancy and PhD from the University of Burgundy in France, followed by postdoctoral training at McMaster University and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

• Education: MSc (Nancy), PhD (Burgundy)
• Key Affiliations: McMaster University, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

His research lab investigates molecular pathways in pulmonary fibrosis, focusing on macrophage polarization, growth factor signaling (e.g., TGF-β, BMP), and potential therapeutic targets. He has developed innovative models like precision-cut lung slices for drug testing and explored cannabis smoke effects on immune responses.

He founded the McMaster Demystifying Medicine program, creating accessible science content for diverse audiences. Recent publications span anti-fibrotic therapies, biomarker discovery, and cross-talk between lung epithelial and vascular cells.