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Stefano Guerra, MD, PhD, MPH is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona and holds the prestigious Henry E. Dahlberg Chair in Asthma Research. He serves as Director of Population Sciences at the Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center (A2DRC) and is a Professor at the UA Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and the UA BIO5 Institute. His work bridges clinical medicine, public health, and basic science research in respiratory diseases.
Dr. Guerra's research focuses on the developmental origins of respiratory diseases, particularly asthma. His work spans several key areas including:
- Early life determinants of asthma and lung function development from fetal life through adulthood
- The role of epigenetics and biomarkers like CC16 (Club Cell Secretory Protein) in respiratory health
- Longitudinal cohort studies tracking respiratory health from birth to adulthood
- Environmental influences on respiratory health, including air pollution effects
- Population-level patterns of asthma and related conditions across diverse populations
His most recent publications reveal emerging trends in understanding the connections between early life exposures, metabolic factors, and long-term respiratory outcomes. Notably, his work has identified links between childhood insulin-related asthma and reduced lung function, creatine kinase levels in childhood asthma, and the role of early growth patterns in adult spirometric restriction. His research increasingly integrates multi-omics approaches with traditional epidemiological methods.
Dr. Guerra has been honored with The Henry E. Dahlberg Chair in Asthma Research, a distinguished position recognizing his significant contributions to asthma research.
Dr. Guerra serves as Principal Investigator for several major longitudinal studies including the Tucson Children's Respiratory Study (TCRS) and the Tucson Epidemiological Study of Airway Obstructive Disease (TESAOD). He is currently leading the CC16 COVID Pilot study. His work has been supported by numerous grants that enable these long-term investigations into respiratory health across the lifespan.
As Director of Population Sciences at the Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center (A2DRC), Dr. Guerra leads a multidisciplinary team focused on understanding the population-level determinants of asthma and airway diseases. His work bridges clinical care, public health, and basic science research to address respiratory health challenges from multiple angles.
