Richard C. Boucher

Richard C. Boucher serves as the James C. Moeser Eminent Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Director of the Marsico Lung Institute/UNC Cystic Fibrosis Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.

His research focuses on Cystic Fibrosis pathophysiology and Lung Biology, with pioneering work in airway surface liquid regulation, ion channel function, and gene therapy approaches for pulmonary diseases. His investigations bridge molecular mechanisms with clinical applications in genetic respiratory disorders.

As Director of the Marsico Lung Institute and UNC Cystic Fibrosis Center, he oversees multidisciplinary research programs integrating basic science, translational studies, and clinical trials to advance treatments for cystic fibrosis and related lung conditions.