Ben Kopp MD/MPH
@kidslungdoc.bsky.social
Physician scientist at Emory/ Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Co-Director of CF-AIR and Director Pulmonary Sickle Cell Program. Christian, champion for children and environmental health
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CF-AIR, CF@LANTA & affiliates had
a strong showing at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference with 37 speakers & 62 posters. Congrats to Dr. Irina Miralda Molina for winning best abstract in basic science research! We're excited about the knowledge gained & collaborations formed in Seattle!
a strong showing at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference with 37 speakers & 62 posters. Congrats to Dr. Irina Miralda Molina for winning best abstract in basic science research! We're excited about the knowledge gained & collaborations formed in Seattle!
October 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
CF-AIR, CF@LANTA & affiliates had
a strong showing at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference with 37 speakers & 62 posters. Congrats to Dr. Irina Miralda Molina for winning best abstract in basic science research! We're excited about the knowledge gained & collaborations formed in Seattle!
a strong showing at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference with 37 speakers & 62 posters. Congrats to Dr. Irina Miralda Molina for winning best abstract in basic science research! We're excited about the knowledge gained & collaborations formed in Seattle!
Seat belts are a restriction to freedom but have undeniably improved public safety reducing traffic deaths by 45%. we are way overdue to use this framework for gun control with another senseless tragedy today. Improved Mental healthcare access is also key
August 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Seat belts are a restriction to freedom but have undeniably improved public safety reducing traffic deaths by 45%. we are way overdue to use this framework for gun control with another senseless tragedy today. Improved Mental healthcare access is also key
latest work: JCI Insight - Annual PM2.5 exposure and clinical, laboratory, and stroke-risk outcomes in pediatric sickle cell disease insight.jci.org/articles/vie...
JCI Insight -
Annual PM2.5 exposure and clinical, laboratory, and stroke-risk outcomes in pediatric sickle cell disease
insight.jci.org
June 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
latest work: JCI Insight - Annual PM2.5 exposure and clinical, laboratory, and stroke-risk outcomes in pediatric sickle cell disease insight.jci.org/articles/vie...
Our latest work: Altered nasal and oral microbiomes define pediatric sickle cell disease pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40366139/ #SickleCell
Altered nasal and oral microbiomes define pediatric sickle cell disease - PubMed
The oral and nasal cavities are susceptible to environmental exposures including pathogenic microbes. In individuals with systemic disorders, antibiotic exposure, changes to the immune system, or chan...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
May 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Our latest work: Altered nasal and oral microbiomes define pediatric sickle cell disease pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40366139/ #SickleCell
Nice infographic on the importance of why federal facility and administrative (F&A e.g. indirects) are Extremely important for the life-saving research going on around the country. Indirects matter. Protocols dont work without electricity and safety regulations! @emory-choa-cfair.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Nice infographic on the importance of why federal facility and administrative (F&A e.g. indirects) are Extremely important for the life-saving research going on around the country. Indirects matter. Protocols dont work without electricity and safety regulations! @emory-choa-cfair.bsky.social
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Research universities are often the largest employers in their region. They are often the primary health care providers to communities. This funding shift will not only reduce US research leadership, it will put working people out of work and reduce healthcare access.
Excellent 🧵 on this evening's NIH announcement of a dramatic reduction in indirect rates for research institutions, which amounts to a generational restructuring of the US research and development ecosystem. These cuts are effective immediately, not just for new grants but for existing ones.
6. The policy does not just affect funding going forward. All existing NIH grants will have their indirect rates cut to 15% as of today, the date of issuance.
For a large university, this creates a sudden and catastrophic shortfall of hundreds of millions of dollars against already budgeted funds.
For a large university, this creates a sudden and catastrophic shortfall of hundreds of millions of dollars against already budgeted funds.
February 8, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Research universities are often the largest employers in their region. They are often the primary health care providers to communities. This funding shift will not only reduce US research leadership, it will put working people out of work and reduce healthcare access.
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In Georgia-
NIH FUNDING:
$780 M
JOBS SUPPORTED:
11,816
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY SUPPORTED:
$2.18 B
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
NIH FUNDING:
$780 M
JOBS SUPPORTED:
11,816
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY SUPPORTED:
$2.18 B
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
NIH In Your State - United For Medical Research
Select a state on the map to see the impact of NIH funding across America.
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org
February 8, 2025 at 3:55 AM
In Georgia-
NIH FUNDING:
$780 M
JOBS SUPPORTED:
11,816
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY SUPPORTED:
$2.18 B
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
NIH FUNDING:
$780 M
JOBS SUPPORTED:
11,816
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY SUPPORTED:
$2.18 B
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
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Look up the impact of NIH funding in your state: www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
NIH In Your State - United For Medical Research
Select a state on the map to see the impact of NIH funding across America.
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org
February 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Look up the impact of NIH funding in your state: www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
Celebrating amazing colleagues on National Women Physicians Day! Let us take time to continue support through struggles up ahead and celebrate accomplishments each and every day!
February 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Celebrating amazing colleagues on National Women Physicians Day! Let us take time to continue support through struggles up ahead and celebrate accomplishments each and every day!
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Moments from today's Emory + Children's CF Family Education Day at Arthur M. Blank Hospital. Many thanks to keynote speaker, Dr. Deepika Polineni, of Washington University, St. Louis, for her informative talk on CF Gene Therapies: Where We Are Going and Where We Are Now.
February 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Moments from today's Emory + Children's CF Family Education Day at Arthur M. Blank Hospital. Many thanks to keynote speaker, Dr. Deepika Polineni, of Washington University, St. Louis, for her informative talk on CF Gene Therapies: Where We Are Going and Where We Are Now.
Staying positive this week with good news:
www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...
www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...
Frontiers | Proteomics profiling of inflammatory responses to elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor in cystic fibrosis
www.frontiersin.org
January 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Staying positive this week with good news:
www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...
www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...
Reposted by Ben Kopp MD/MPH
Reposted by Ben Kopp MD/MPH
In the midst of devastating wildfires, ATS member Shazia Jamil, MD, shares tips for protecting yourself and others in @wired.com interview. www.wired.com/story/how-wi...
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health—And How to Protect Yourself
Exposure to smoke is dangerous regardless of your health status—so follow these steps to limit the risk.
www.wired.com
January 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
In the midst of devastating wildfires, ATS member Shazia Jamil, MD, shares tips for protecting yourself and others in @wired.com interview. www.wired.com/story/how-wi...
Who would have thought? Snow in ATL! Courtesy of L Guglani
January 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Who would have thought? Snow in ATL! Courtesy of L Guglani
Just testified to the EPA to reduce NOx emissions from industrial sources and protect our kids. Not too late to submit comments!
January 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Just testified to the EPA to reduce NOx emissions from industrial sources and protect our kids. Not too late to submit comments!
Vanzacaftor-tezacaftor-deutivacaftor versus elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor in individuals with cystic fibrosis ag… pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39756424/
Vanzacaftor-tezacaftor-deutivacaftor versus elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor in individuals with cystic fibrosis aged 12 years and older (SKYLINE Trials VX20-121-102 and VX20-121-103): results from tw...
Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
January 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Vanzacaftor-tezacaftor-deutivacaftor versus elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor in individuals with cystic fibrosis ag… pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39756424/
Interesting-- Papilledema in Children With Cystic Fibrosis Receiving Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor: A Multicenter Case Series pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39704064/
Papilledema in Children With Cystic Fibrosis Receiving Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor: A Multicenter Case Series - PubMed
Following the approval of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI), there have been post-marketing reports and published cases of papilledema and intracranial hypertension in children with cystic fibros...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
December 20, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Interesting-- Papilledema in Children With Cystic Fibrosis Receiving Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor: A Multicenter Case Series pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39704064/
It’s a day that ends in “y” so more wasted time switching inhalers for kids with stable asthma because the insurance changed their formulary and are recommending age inappropriate alternatives. Time for medication reform and better health policy!
December 16, 2024 at 9:47 PM
It’s a day that ends in “y” so more wasted time switching inhalers for kids with stable asthma because the insurance changed their formulary and are recommending age inappropriate alternatives. Time for medication reform and better health policy!
Celebrating with CF-AIR today. Nothing like stealing presents from your colleagues to get everyone smiling! @emory-choa-cfair.bsky.social
December 12, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Celebrating with CF-AIR today. Nothing like stealing presents from your colleagues to get everyone smiling! @emory-choa-cfair.bsky.social
Modulators are great, but they dont fix all! #CysticFibrosis
Glycemia and Insulin Secretion in Cystic Fibrosis Two Years After Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor: PROMISE-ENDO pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39657947/
Glycemia and Insulin Secretion in Cystic Fibrosis Two Years After Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor: PROMISE-ENDO pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39657947/
Glycemia and Insulin Secretion in Cystic Fibrosis Two Years After Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor: PROMISE-ENDO - PubMed
After two years of ETI, fasting glucose and HbA1c showed modest decreases. Glucose tolerance varied, and overall measures of insulin secretion did not deteriorate.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
December 11, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Modulators are great, but they dont fix all! #CysticFibrosis
Glycemia and Insulin Secretion in Cystic Fibrosis Two Years After Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor: PROMISE-ENDO pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39657947/
Glycemia and Insulin Secretion in Cystic Fibrosis Two Years After Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor: PROMISE-ENDO pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39657947/
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Check out this interview I got to do about my advocacy work. It was an honor to participate. www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/article...
'If We Don't Fight for Them, Who Will?'
Pediatric pulmonologist Christy Sadreameli advocates for public policies aimed at protecting vulnerable young lungs.
www.hopkinsmedicine.org
December 10, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Check out this interview I got to do about my advocacy work. It was an honor to participate. www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/article...
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If you are pediatric pulmonology physician or advanced practice provider, please reach out so we can add you to our starter pack! Would love to make it easy for everybody to find each other on Bluesky. #PedsPulmSky @ats-peds.bsky.social
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Please reach out if you are a peds pulm doc so I can add you to the list!! #PedsPulmSky
Please reach out if you are a peds pulm doc so I can add you to the list!! #PedsPulmSky
December 10, 2024 at 9:08 PM
If you are pediatric pulmonology physician or advanced practice provider, please reach out so we can add you to our starter pack! Would love to make it easy for everybody to find each other on Bluesky. #PedsPulmSky @ats-peds.bsky.social