Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH
@juancceledonmd.bsky.social
Niels K. Jerne Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, University of Pittsburgh. Past President, American Thoracic Society (2020-2021).
https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-carlos-celedon-md-drph-20a161b0/
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300 million people have asthma. A joy co-authoring this @lancetrespirmed.bsky.social MS: Genetic+ environmental risk factors for asthma: towards prevention, led by G Koppelman+G Bruselle with @erikmelen.bsky.social+ M Pino as co-authors @atscommunity.bsky.social authors.elsevier.com/c/1ls9A7tFB1...
September 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
300 million people have asthma. A joy co-authoring this @lancetrespirmed.bsky.social MS: Genetic+ environmental risk factors for asthma: towards prevention, led by G Koppelman+G Bruselle with @erikmelen.bsky.social+ M Pino as co-authors @atscommunity.bsky.social authors.elsevier.com/c/1ls9A7tFB1...
...Native Americans. As other examples, asthma, COPD, CF and lung cancer are more common/more likely to lead to death/disability in some groups due to environment (e.g. pollution), >susceptibility (e.g. smoking in women) and lack of group-effective medications (e.g. for CF) or healthcare access.
August 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
...Native Americans. As other examples, asthma, COPD, CF and lung cancer are more common/more likely to lead to death/disability in some groups due to environment (e.g. pollution), >susceptibility (e.g. smoking in women) and lack of group-effective medications (e.g. for CF) or healthcare access.
Does cutting funding for health disparities research save money? Health disparities affect people facing barriers to health due to their race/ethnicity; SES; gender; or other traits linked to discrimination. COVID-19 caused more deaths in the poor+ Blacks+ Latinos... @atscommunity.bsky.social
August 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Does cutting funding for health disparities research save money? Health disparities affect people facing barriers to health due to their race/ethnicity; SES; gender; or other traits linked to discrimination. COVID-19 caused more deaths in the poor+ Blacks+ Latinos... @atscommunity.bsky.social
On immigrants: "Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well-warmed, and well-fed". H. Melville. New legislation will allow mass "hunts" for undocumented [email protected]
July 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
On immigrants: "Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well-warmed, and well-fed". H. Melville. New legislation will allow mass "hunts" for undocumented [email protected]
Is violence exposure (ETV) associated with specific asthma endotypes? In an @annalsats.bsky.social paper, K Gaietto et al used nasal epithelial transcriptomics (2025 @jama.com) to show that ETV/gun violence are linked to T2- and T17-high asthma in Puerto Ricans. doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.202502-151OC
June 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Is violence exposure (ETV) associated with specific asthma endotypes? In an @annalsats.bsky.social paper, K Gaietto et al used nasal epithelial transcriptomics (2025 @jama.com) to show that ETV/gun violence are linked to T2- and T17-high asthma in Puerto Ricans. doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.202502-151OC
T2-low asthma (T2LA) is often thought rare in kids. In 4,284 U.S. youths, Dr. Han shows that, cons. with prior findings (JAMA 2025), T2LA prev. (by eos+ FeNO) is 46-60%. Older age, female sex, overweight+ SHS were linked to T2LA. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2025.04.040 @upmc.com @atscommunity.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
T2-low asthma (T2LA) is often thought rare in kids. In 4,284 U.S. youths, Dr. Han shows that, cons. with prior findings (JAMA 2025), T2LA prev. (by eos+ FeNO) is 46-60%. Older age, female sex, overweight+ SHS were linked to T2LA. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2025.04.040 @upmc.com @atscommunity.bsky.social
...generation. If you do all this, you can be at peace knowing that, when the candle of your life is extinguished, others will ensure that the ideals you hold dear will shine, ever brighter, in an eternal flame." @ats-assemblies.bsky.social @ats-assemblies.bsky.social @atsearlycareer.bsky.social
May 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
...generation. If you do all this, you can be at peace knowing that, when the candle of your life is extinguished, others will ensure that the ideals you hold dear will shine, ever brighter, in an eternal flame." @ats-assemblies.bsky.social @ats-assemblies.bsky.social @atsearlycareer.bsky.social
..and will be key in responding to current problems. My final advice to young physicians/scientists: "Find causes greater than yourself and pursue them with unparalleled passion. Surround yourself with people who love you and love them back. Be a lifelong learner and teach and support the next...
May 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
..and will be key in responding to current problems. My final advice to young physicians/scientists: "Find causes greater than yourself and pursue them with unparalleled passion. Surround yourself with people who love you and love them back. Be a lifelong learner and teach and support the next...
.. @brownpvd.bsky.social+ Erie Veterans Administration Med. Ctr.+ @brighamandwomens.bsky.social+ @hsph.harvard.edu+ @news.upmc.com+ UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh+ @upittpress.bsky.social. I then reflected how #Unity was key to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic during my ATS Presidency...
May 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
.. @brownpvd.bsky.social+ Erie Veterans Administration Med. Ctr.+ @brighamandwomens.bsky.social+ @hsph.harvard.edu+ @news.upmc.com+ UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh+ @upittpress.bsky.social. I then reflected how #Unity was key to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic during my ATS Presidency...
..my parents (Enrique Celedon+ Norha Llinas), my wife (Lily)+ daughters (Laura+ Carolina)+ mentors/mentees/collaborators+ NHLBI (x continued funding)+ all institutions I was educated/have worked at: Liceo de Cervantes+ Pontificia Universidad Javeriana+ Lincoln Hospital+ Beth Israel Med. Ctr. NY...
May 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
..my parents (Enrique Celedon+ Norha Llinas), my wife (Lily)+ daughters (Laura+ Carolina)+ mentors/mentees/collaborators+ NHLBI (x continued funding)+ all institutions I was educated/have worked at: Liceo de Cervantes+ Pontificia Universidad Javeriana+ Lincoln Hospital+ Beth Israel Med. Ctr. NY...
Grateful to give the Amberson Lecture at the 2025 @atscommunity.bsky.social IC. After presenting our research on omics, stress+ asthma disparities, I recognized my homeland (#Barranquilla #Colombia) and current home (the U.S.)+ thanked all who made my work possible: ...
#ResearchForAll #Asthma
#ResearchForAll #Asthma
May 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Grateful to give the Amberson Lecture at the 2025 @atscommunity.bsky.social IC. After presenting our research on omics, stress+ asthma disparities, I recognized my homeland (#Barranquilla #Colombia) and current home (the U.S.)+ thanked all who made my work possible: ...
#ResearchForAll #Asthma
#ResearchForAll #Asthma
Our May Newsletter has updates on our Division at @upmc.com Children's Hosp. of Pittsburgh, incl. presentations at the @atscommunity.bsky.social Int. Conference in San Francisco, May 16-21! Looking forward to learning of new discoveries+ meeting old+ new friends at #ATS2025! #Innovation #Friendship
May 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Our May Newsletter has updates on our Division at @upmc.com Children's Hosp. of Pittsburgh, incl. presentations at the @atscommunity.bsky.social Int. Conference in San Francisco, May 16-21! Looking forward to learning of new discoveries+ meeting old+ new friends at #ATS2025! #Innovation #Friendship
A lovely visit to RDU as the 2025 Visiting Pulmonary Scholar for UNC+ Duke U. An honor to present our asthma research+ meet great fellows+faculty at their adult/peds pulmonary divisions. Thanks to @meradfor.bsky.social+Drs. Tighe+Doerschuk+Carson+Que for their hospitality. @atscommunity.bsky.social
April 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A lovely visit to RDU as the 2025 Visiting Pulmonary Scholar for UNC+ Duke U. An honor to present our asthma research+ meet great fellows+faculty at their adult/peds pulmonary divisions. Thanks to @meradfor.bsky.social+Drs. Tighe+Doerschuk+Carson+Que for their hospitality. @atscommunity.bsky.social
...for not loving more ardently". A poignant reminder, as those who forget history are condemned to repeat it. Despite any flaws/failures, people in the U.S. have made great sacrifices for human rights+ freedom around the globe, as we were reminded at the American Cemetery in Luxembourg. #Gratitude
March 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
...for not loving more ardently". A poignant reminder, as those who forget history are condemned to repeat it. Despite any flaws/failures, people in the U.S. have made great sacrifices for human rights+ freedom around the globe, as we were reminded at the American Cemetery in Luxembourg. #Gratitude
Luxembourg, where the Battle of the Bulge took place+ avenues are named for U.S. Presidents (including FDR). The resting place of George Patton, a great U.S. commander in WWII who never trusted the Soviet government. A shared history+ a reminder of alliances that cannot be erased by empty rhetoric.
March 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Luxembourg, where the Battle of the Bulge took place+ avenues are named for U.S. Presidents (including FDR). The resting place of George Patton, a great U.S. commander in WWII who never trusted the Soviet government. A shared history+ a reminder of alliances that cannot be erased by empty rhetoric.
A brief stop in #Luxembourg, a nation with #HealthCareForAll+ a strong educational system (children learn 4 languages+ are prepared to thrive in a global economy). A place where teachers in public schools are well compensated+ strength is shown by caring for all citizens. @atscommunity.bsky.social
March 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A brief stop in #Luxembourg, a nation with #HealthCareForAll+ a strong educational system (children learn 4 languages+ are prepared to thrive in a global economy). A place where teachers in public schools are well compensated+ strength is shown by caring for all citizens. @atscommunity.bsky.social
A true privilege to serve as the speaker for the Inaugural Lecture honoring the rich legacy of Dr. Raif Geha, a great mentor+ a giant in allergy+ immunology, at today's Plenary Session of the Joint Congress of @aaaaiorg.bsky.social+ the World Allergy Organization in beautiful San Diego. #MedSky
March 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
A true privilege to serve as the speaker for the Inaugural Lecture honoring the rich legacy of Dr. Raif Geha, a great mentor+ a giant in allergy+ immunology, at today's Plenary Session of the Joint Congress of @aaaaiorg.bsky.social+ the World Allergy Organization in beautiful San Diego. #MedSky
Why should cuts to NIH funding matter to you?
With bipartisan support, the National Institutes of Health have impacted the lives of people in the U.S. by funding cutting-edge research leading to lifesaving preventive measures+ treatments for millions worldwide. @atscommunity.bsky.social #MedSky
With bipartisan support, the National Institutes of Health have impacted the lives of people in the U.S. by funding cutting-edge research leading to lifesaving preventive measures+ treatments for millions worldwide. @atscommunity.bsky.social #MedSky
February 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Why should cuts to NIH funding matter to you?
With bipartisan support, the National Institutes of Health have impacted the lives of people in the U.S. by funding cutting-edge research leading to lifesaving preventive measures+ treatments for millions worldwide. @atscommunity.bsky.social #MedSky
With bipartisan support, the National Institutes of Health have impacted the lives of people in the U.S. by funding cutting-edge research leading to lifesaving preventive measures+ treatments for millions worldwide. @atscommunity.bsky.social #MedSky
Disease strikes all, regardless of wealth, race/ethnicity, or personal beliefs. Thanks to NIH-funded discoveries: Since the 1950s deaths from neonatal respiratory distress syndrome went from 50% to <2% and deaths from cardiovascular diseases went down by 70%.
@atscommunity.bsky.social #SupportNIH
@atscommunity.bsky.social #SupportNIH
February 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Disease strikes all, regardless of wealth, race/ethnicity, or personal beliefs. Thanks to NIH-funded discoveries: Since the 1950s deaths from neonatal respiratory distress syndrome went from 50% to <2% and deaths from cardiovascular diseases went down by 70%.
@atscommunity.bsky.social #SupportNIH
@atscommunity.bsky.social #SupportNIH
#JourneyTo100: Country #80 is Grenada, the “Spice Island”. Pictured here are Grand Anse Beach, a Mona monkey (found only in West Africa and Grenada), a nutmeg (Grenada is its #2 exporter worldwide), and a wonderful sunset. #VastAndBeautifulWorld #OneHumanRace
January 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
#JourneyTo100: Country #80 is Grenada, the “Spice Island”. Pictured here are Grand Anse Beach, a Mona monkey (found only in West Africa and Grenada), a nutmeg (Grenada is its #2 exporter worldwide), and a wonderful sunset. #VastAndBeautifulWorld #OneHumanRace
In 4,759 Latino adults, acculturative stress+ neighborhood problems+ discrimination were associated with asthma/asthma symptoms. Cumulative stressors were linked to asthma symptoms, with depression+ anxiety mediating 22-26% of this association. @atscommunity.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1513/Anna...
doi.org/10.1513/Anna...
November 26, 2024 at 8:09 PM
In 4,759 Latino adults, acculturative stress+ neighborhood problems+ discrimination were associated with asthma/asthma symptoms. Cumulative stressors were linked to asthma symptoms, with depression+ anxiety mediating 22-26% of this association. @atscommunity.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1513/Anna...
doi.org/10.1513/Anna...
A “smallpox hospital” lies in ruins in Roosevelt Island in NYC, along with a statue of F.D. Roosevelt, showing the great President sitting in a wheelchair+ extending his hand to a girl in crutches, a fellow victim of polyo, a disease nearly erradicated along with smallpox. @atscommunity.bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 2:35 AM
A “smallpox hospital” lies in ruins in Roosevelt Island in NYC, along with a statue of F.D. Roosevelt, showing the great President sitting in a wheelchair+ extending his hand to a girl in crutches, a fellow victim of polyo, a disease nearly erradicated along with smallpox. @atscommunity.bsky.social
Our deep gratitude to those who served this nation. Let's remember Lincoln's words: "...with charity for all... to care for those who shall have borne the battle, and their widows and orphans." I had the privilege of starting my career at the Erie VAMC, a wonderful experience. #2024VeteransDay
November 11, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Our deep gratitude to those who served this nation. Let's remember Lincoln's words: "...with charity for all... to care for those who shall have borne the battle, and their widows and orphans." I had the privilege of starting my career at the Erie VAMC, a wonderful experience. #2024VeteransDay