Lance Terada

Lance Terada, M.D., is a Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Chief of its Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. He holds the Dr. Carey G. King, Jr. and Dr. Henry M. Winans, Sr. Chair in Internal Medicine. His research focuses on cellular signaling mechanisms governing mechanical and cell fate decisions, with applications in vascular biology and lung cancer.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Biophysics, Amherst College
• M.D., University of Hawaii
• Clinical training in internal medicine, Case Western Reserve University
• Clinical and research fellowships, University of Colorado

Research Interests: Dr. Terada’s work explores the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cellular signaling, particularly in vascular endothelium and lung epithelial biology. His studies emphasize spatially localized redox signaling (e.g., Nox enzymes, membrane ruffles) and its impact on processes like apoptosis, cell migration, and cancer metastasis. Key areas include p66Shc-mediated anoikis, HIV-1 Tat-induced signaling, and ERK/JNK pathway dynamics.

Scientific Awards:

• American Heart Association Established Investigator Award
• Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Individual Investigator Award
• Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society
• Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, UTSW
• Texas Super Doctor (2012–present)

Professional Affiliations:

• American Federation for Medical Research
• American Psychological Society
• American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• American Thoracic Society

Labs & Collaborations: The Terada Lab investigates vascular and epithelial biology, focusing on redox signaling. Dr. Terada has collaborated on studies involving endothelial progenitor cells, cancer metastasis, and HIV-1 Tat mechanisms. His research integrates molecular biology and clinical applications in pulmonary medicine.