His lecture, titled “Autophagy: Regulation and Function in Lung Disease,” will take place April 19, 2012, at 4 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building auditorium on USA’s main campus.
Dr. Choi strives to foster a better understanding of various pulmonary disorders and to improve current medicinal practices used to treat lung disease and injury.
Dr. Choi received a B.S. degree in biology at the University of Kentucky and a doctorate in medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in internal medicine at Duke University Medical Center and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Choi received the 2010 American Thoracic Society Recognition Award for scientific accomplishments. This prestigious award is given to individuals for outstanding scientific contributions to the understanding, prevention, and treatment of lung disease. Those considered for the award would be recognized for either scientific contributions throughout their careers or for major contributions at a particular point in their careers.
For more information on Dr. Choi's research, click here.
