Leah Cohen

Leah Cohen, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. She specializes in adult cystic fibrosis, non-CF bronchiectasis, critical care, and general pulmonary diseases. She serves as the Medical Director of the Rapid Response Team at Clements University Hospital and is part of the Clinical Care Learning Group there.

• Education:
• Bachelor's in Biology from Goucher College (Baltimore, MD)
• Medical Degree: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine
• Residency: Vanderbilt University (Internal Medicine)
• Fellowship: Emory University (Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine)

Research Interests: Dr. Cohen focuses on cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and critical care medicine, with ongoing involvement in clinical trials related to cystic fibrosis and COVID-19. Her work integrates translational and clinical research to improve outcomes in pulmonary and critical care settings.

Professional Affiliations: She is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society.

Advising & Grants: While specific grants or student advisement details are not listed, her clinical trials involvement suggests active collaborative research projects. She oversees the Rapid Response Team, indicating leadership in hospital-based critical care initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Member of the Clinical Care Learning Group at Clements University Hospital, contributing to multidisciplinary patient care and education.