Ruobing Wang, MD

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Ruobing Wang, MD

Research Project:
Identifying New Ways to Treat Viral Infections in People with Cystic Fibrosis

Grant Awarded:

Emerging Respiratory Pathogen Award

Research Topics:

basic biologic mechanisms
combination therapies experimental therapeutics
modeling

Research Diseases:

COVID-19
cystic fibrosis

Our research focuses on understanding how respiratory viruses impact lungs affected by diseases such as cystic fibrosis. To do this, we use an innovative human airway model developed from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). These stem cells allow us to create airway tissues that closely mimic real human airways. With this advanced platform, we can study how diseased airways respond to viral infections—including SARS-CoV-2 and other common respiratory viruses. Our goal is to identify new treatment strategies to better protect and heal people living with lung diseases.

The Keith R. Ayres Emerging Respiratory Pathogens Award

Page last updated: October 30, 2025

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