Welcome to CLH

Thank you for being part of our community. At the Centre for Lung Health, we are passionate in an integrated approach (Research is Care; Care is Research) to facing our collective goals in prevention and management of disorders related to breathing.

We are united by a common belief in the essential importance of optimizing lung health for all. This touches everyone, since we each are trying to preserve what breathing capacity we have. Even the most fortunate amongst us inevitably face decline in the vitality of the systems that allow us the privilege of comfortable breathing, while others suffer more rapid deterioration and additional setbacks that need our creative solutions and support. Investigating the causes of these issues and ways to reduce their burden should align with our passion and focus on caring for those most at risk and those already in trouble due to compromised lung health.

Our team embraces this challenge by bringing together the best and most motivated across the spectrum of research, public health practice, and clinical care – all sharing the mission and approach noted above.

It is my pleasure to welcome you and share my gratitude for your being part of our effort.

Chris Carlsten, MD MPH
Director, Centre for Lung Health