Park Lab
Research at the Park Lab is focused on understanding the role of the airway epithelium in the lung. As the primary barrier against external stimuli—ranging from environmental pollutants and allergens to bacteria and viruses—the airway epithelium serves as the first line of defense for respiratory health.
665 Huntington Avenue
Building 1, Room 306
Boston, MA 02115
Our research interest lies in understanding the role of the protective tissue lining the lungs, known as the airway epithelium. This tissue is the first line of defense for respiratory health, and serves as the primary barrier against external stimuli—ranging from environmental pollutants and allergens to bacteria and viruses—in the lungs.
While airway epithelial cells contribute significantly to lung homeostasis under normal conditions, their defense mechanisms are dysregulated under chronic conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Learn more.
