General Information
The Asthma Research Lab is a clinical research lab (i.e. involves human participation). In addition to our own investigator initiated studies our lab is also involved with the Clinical Investigator Collaborative (the "CIC"). The CIC is comprised of researchers at six academic institutions across Canada. As a group, we perform clinical trials for Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical companies that are developing potential new therapies for treating asthma, particularly allergic asthma.
Testing Procedure
Our lab has expertise in a number of methods used to investigate airway function including spirometry, bronchoprovocation (methacholine and allergen inhalation challenges), sputum induction/analysis and measurement of exhaled nitric oxide. Data collected from these types of tests provides information about how your lungs are currently functioning and whether airway inflammation is present. These tests are also used to determine the effect of medications used to treat bronchoconstriction and airway inflammation.
Investigators
Dr. Beth Davis, PhD.
Dr. Brianne Philipenko, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Don Cockcroft, MD
