Dr. Rodrigo Cavallazzi is a Professor of Medicine and Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at the University of Louisville. With over 20 years of experience in pulmonary and critical care medicine, he specializes in respiratory infections and intensive care, and has led research on pneumonia and post-COVID lung function.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS AND RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Extensive experience in ICU care, ambulatory clinics, and telemedicine, with a strong focus on medical education
- Lead investigator for NIH- and industry-funded studies on pneumonia, respiratory failure, COVID-19, and critical care therapeutics
- Authored 80+ peer-reviewed publications and contributed to textbooks on pulmonary and critical care topics
- Developed telemedicine programs, innovative curricula, and contributed to national guidelines and advisory boards
