Robert L. Keith

Scientific Advisor at LUNGevity Foundation

Dr. Keith's research interests focus on the early detection and prevention of lung cancer. Specifically, his team is examining prostaglandin manipulation and PPAR gamma agonists in pre‐clinical models of non‐small cell lung cancer, including genetically modified mice. An NCI-sponsored human trial is nearing completion and he recently initiated an immunoprevention trial in high risk subjects. His team's chemoprevention trials include performing bronchoscopy to detect pre‐malignant central airway lesions, and they are better characterizing these lesions to better determine which will progress to invasive lung cancer. This involves characterizing the epithelial cells, the lesional microenvironment, and biomarker discovery/validation.


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LUNGevity Foundation

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LUNGevity Foundation is the nation's leading lung cancer organization focused on improving outcomes for people with lung cancer through research, policy initiatives, education, support, and engagement for patients, survivors, and caregivers. LUNGevity seeks to make an immediate impact on quality of life and survivorship for everyone touched by the disease—while promoting health equity by addressing disparities throughout the care continuum. LUNGevity works tirelessly to advance research into early detection and more effective treatments, provide information and educational tools to empower patients and their caregivers, promote impactful public policy initiatives, and amplify the patient voice through research and engagement. The organization provides an active community for patients and survivors—and those who help them live longer and better lives.


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