Zulma X. Yunt, MD

Special Interests

Research Interests

My research interest is in the area of lung inflammation and repair.  Specifically I am interested in the role of lung vasculature in repair mechanisms following acute inflammatory injury characterized by fibrosis.  This includes studying angiogenesis and endothelial cell apoptosis over the course of inflammation and fibroproliferation in animal models of lung injury.  I am also interested in the signaling mechanisms that drive vascular changes in the lung during the development of fibrosis including the role of distinct cell types such as macrophages and lymphoctyes.

Clinical Interests

My clinical interests are interstitial lung diseases and vascular lung diseases.  I am also interested in critical care medicine, particularly the mangement of septic shock and ARDS.

Education

Education

2008 - 2011

University of Colorado Denver, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship

2001 - 2005

Creighton University School of Medicine, MD

1997 - 2001

Creighton University, BS, Physicis

Residency

2005 - 2008

Yale University, Internal Medicince Residency

Board Certification

2011: Critical Care Medicine
2010: Pulmonary Medicine
2008: Internal Medicine

Professional Memberships

American Thoracic Society
American College of Chest Physicians
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

Hospital Affiliations

• Colorado Acute Long Term Hospital
• Littleton Adventist Hospital
• Rose Medical Center
• St. Joseph Hospital - Denver
• Swedish Medical Center