Lara Christine Bishay

Lara Christine Bishay serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Clinician Educator) at the University of Southern California, specializing in Pediatric Pulmonology within the Department of Pediatrics.

Her research expertise spans critical areas of pediatric respiratory health:

• Pediatric Pulmonology with emphasis on Cystic Fibrosis pathophysiology and management
• Adolescent health transitions and chronic disease self-management
• Evidence-based treatment adherence interventions for complex therapies
• Digital health applications including social media's role in patient care
• Medical education innovation for pulmonary fellowship training

Analysis of her 2016-2024 publications reveals progressive specialization from foundational cystic fibrosis adherence strategies toward contemporary digital health integration and structural reforms in pulmonary fellowship education. Her work with the American Thoracic Society on core curricula and milestone assessments demonstrates leadership in standardizing pediatric pulmonary training nationwide, while recent studies examine how social media platforms can enhance care coordination for adolescents with chronic respiratory conditions.