Associate Dean | Professor @txst |Aerosol Scientist |Fellow @aarc @accp | Respiratory therapist |Physical Therapist| Naturalist| Teacholic. Tweets bilingual.

Joined May 2020
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Visited the new ⁦AARC⁩ headquarters for an expert panel this week. Absolutely stunning and thoughtfully designed. A great reflection of our profession’s growth & future. Congratulations to all who made this vision a reality! #aarc #respiratorycare #txst @aarc_tweets
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There was good turnout and enthusiasm at Bobcat Day. As always, it was a pleasure to represent my department at such a well-attended event. #txst
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Honored to deliver a keynote in the Philippines on “Thinking Beyond Borders: Designing World-Class International Training Programs through Creative, Critical and Strategic Thinking” Grateful for the inspiring conversations on advancing global learning. #txst
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In April, we hosted two panel discussions on advancing interdisciplinary research & collaboration in AI, healthcare, and molecular sciences. In collaboration with 4 colleges and CADS at @txst, Big thanks to our amazing speakers & everyone who joined! #txst cads.txst.edu/outreach/news/…
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Reflecting on a productive 2025 in my role as a 50% Associate Dean for Research. Proud of the progress in faculty development, student success, research growth, and community partnerships—made possible by an incredible team. #txst #HigherEd #Research
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Saw a duck today living its best life—parked in the shade by the water like it pays rent there 🦆☀️ Honestly, same. If I had feathers, I’d be doing the exact same thing 😂
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In just 5 days: 🌍 153 applications 🌎 32 countries That’s a 200% increase in applications & 28% rise in country representation vs last year. Nearly all past participants applied again—sharing how impactful the program was. Reading their applications was incredibly moving #txst
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Join us for an engaging panel featuring the Expand AI & STEM Clear projects, two successful, externally funded interdisciplinary initiatives. We'll share practical insights on how teams were built, partnerships sustained, and collaboration leveraged to achieve impact #txst
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Excited to announce the 2nd International Aerosol Medicine Training Program! A FREE global course for clinicians to advance skills in aerosol drug delivery. Limited to 40 participants. For more information, please see the link below. #txst distancelearning.txst.edu/co…
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Our Grant Writing Training Program was a success! We hosted 66 participants from 34 institutions, including colleagues from the University of Rwanda! I’m not sure how they found us, but it shows how far good work can go! Huge thanks to our speakers! #txst #grantwriting @txst_news
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Excited to share my 1st podcast discussing how to optimize aerosol drug delivery during HFNC therapy. We also published: “Dos and Don’ts to Optimize Aerosol Drug Delivery in Clinical Practice” in Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery. Here are key clinical takeaways for you #TXST #hfnc
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Practices to avoid: • Avoid placing the nebulizer too close to the patient unless using synchronized small-particle mesh devices or very low flow • Do not turn off the humidifier during transnasal aerosol delivery • Avoid using a face mask over HFNC during aerosol therapy
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Here is the link to the podcast. Also, check out the other podcasts. The hosts are doing a great job creating a valuable learning platform. #txst #aerosols #hfnc youtu.be/PL3aI4BXzCQ?si=24P2…
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Grateful for the excellent response to our virtual grant writing training program for health professions faculty in the US. After sharing with my network, we received 127 applications from 34 institutions in just a few days. Excited for the session on March 6th. #txst
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Since 2022, I’ve had the privilege of serving on the @COPDFoundation Nebulizer Consortium with 22 outstanding clinicians and scholars. Key takeaway of our new study: Nebulizers are perceived as effective and affordable, yet remain underutilized #txst #copd dovepress.com/understanding-…
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Our new publication! Inspiratory Muscle Training significantly improved respiratory strength, sleep quality, quality of life and 6‑min walk distance in people with post‑COVID‑19 syndrome. IMT shows promise as a rehabilitation tool. #txst mdpi.com/3686974 @MDPIOpenAccess
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Since its launch, our International Fellowship Program has trained 194 fellows from 73 countries, advancing respiratory care worldwide. 🌍 🎉 Celebrating 35 years—thank you to our sponsors, @aarc_tweets! Applications open now! Deadline: April 1 Apply: arcfoundation.org/how-we-giv…
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15 Dec 2025
Honored to receive the Koga Medal, International Council for Respiratory Care’s highest award recognizing excellence in advancing global respiratory care Grateful to 36 country delegates who supported & inspired me and who remind us of the impact we achieve when we stand united
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