Patient Advisory Groups

Advisory group participants are engaged in the Lung Association's research programs, advocacy initiatives and educational efforts. The patient advisors work closely with our Airways Clinical Research Centers network to help guide studies based on patient priorities, provide input into research design, methodologies and outcomes.

COPD Patient Advisory Group

• Valerie Chang
• Karen Deitemeyer
• Caroline Gainer
• Michael William Foley
• John Linnell
• Jean Rommes
• Carol Rubin
• Midge Wilson

Asthma Patient Advisory Group

• Michelle Bedell
• Michele DaSilva
• Jo Jo O'Neal
• Renee Robinson
• Annette Woodruff

Lung Cancer Advisory Group

• Debbie Pickworth
• Ashley Stringer

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Patient Advisory Group

• Mary Kitlowski