Women statistically have more incidence and more severe asthma compared to men. Thus, we are interested in comparing how male and female cells (monocytes and macrophages) respond differentially to asthma-related stimuli, and how sex hormones participate in this.
If you have allergy-induced asthma, and would like to donate blood for a compensation of $20, please contact us at either hlee253@jh.edu or mgirgis2@jh.edu. You may also call our lab at 410-955-1747.
Study number: NA_00070373
Principal Investigator: Dr. Nicola Heller