Ross Summer, MD

Ludwig A Kind Professor of Medicine
CEO, Jane & Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute
Division Chief, Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

Contact Information

Ross Summer, MD

834 Walnut Street
Suite 650
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Email Ross Summer

215-955-5161
215-955-0830 fax

Ludwig A Kind Professor of Medicine
CEO, Jane & Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute
Division Chief, Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University - New Orleans - 1996

Residency

Johns Hopkins University Hospital

Fellowship

Boston University Medical Center Hospital

Publications

Board Certifications

Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine

Research & Clinical Interests

Research in my laboratory centers on uncovering the molecular and cellular mechanisms that contribute to organ dysfunction following pulmonary injury. A key focus is the interplay between cellular signaling pathways and the processes of injury and repair in critical lung cell types, including epithelial cells, endothelial cells, and alveolar macrophages. Through a range of experimental models, we examine how acute insults and chronic stressors impact cellular resilience and function. We are particularly interested in how genetic predisposition, aging, and environmental exposures shape the lung's metabolic capacity to adapt and recover from injury. As a practicing physician, my goal is to translate these insights into clinical practice by identifying the molecular drivers of diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis and acute respiratory distress syndrome, ultimately leading to the development of more effective therapies for these severe lung conditions.


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