CLH is a multi-site inter-disciplinary environment for excellence and collaboration focussed on integrated prevention, clinical care, research and training in respiratory health, driven by the needs of patients and communities at risk.
The Centre for Lung Health aims to prevent the development of lung disease among the general population, detect respiratory disease earlier, and treat illness more effectively. The Centre’s cutting-edge techniques span the spectrum from basic to applied methods and applications, allowing us to link respiratory research to clinical practice in strategic and innovative ways. Our researchers integrate perspectives on prevention, clinical care, research, and training in respiratory health. The needs of individuals and communities at risk, as well as those already impacted by lung disease, drive the Centre’s priorities.
The Centre’s focus on lung health includes asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, COVID-19, environmental and occupational lung disease, interstitial lung disease, knowledge translation, lung cancer, lung transplant, neurocritical care, outcomes evaluation, pulmonary hypertension, sleep-disordered breathing, smoking and vaping, and tuberculosis. Transdisciplinary approaches to illuminating these conditions include investigation of underlying causes and mechanisms, novel and improved diagnostics and treatments, population-based outcomes and impacts, health literacy, and optimizing implementation of proven tests and interventions. Our research spans the spectrum from prevention through early detection to late disease. Investigators commit to integrated knowledge mobilization partner with patients, care providers, and others concerned about lung diseases. They work proactively with community groups, government, industry, not-for-profit agencies and professional associations to ensure the research is relevant and impactful.
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
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
Vision
To be the world leader in patient-centred prevention, treatment and care of lung disease through an integrated health-driven program of wellness, clinical care, research, and training.
History
CLH is one of 15 research centres and programs within the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. Our expanded vision aspires to transform research, care, and learning through collaboration and integration.