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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH

@juancceledonmd.bsky.social
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Niels K. Jerne Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, University of Pittsburgh. Past President, American Thoracic Society (2020-2021). www.linkedin.com/in/juan-carlos-cel…

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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Proud of having our Division of Pulmonary Medicine at @upmc.com Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh ranked #4 by @usnews.com, a recognition of the outstanding work that our faculty+ staff do in research, education+ training, and caring for children with respiratory diseases. @atscommunity.bsky.social
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Please consider making a donation to help the victims of the 7.4 earthquake in my homeland, #Colombia. By scanning the QR code below, you’ll get instructions in English or Spanish, and you’ll be donating to the #ColombianRedCross. Thank you! @atscommunity.bsky.social @upmc.com @hsph.harvard.edu
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KaminskiMed @kaminskimed.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
From our fellowship director: you may have faculty or trainees with ties to Venezuela, here’s an opportunity to show solidarity: Donate to the Venezuelan American Medical Association (VAMA) earthquake relief fund #HelpVAMA nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Youths with obesity+ asthma are difficult to treat. In a paper in Am J Respir Crit Care Medicine, Adkins et al analyze nasal epith transcriptomic data+ show that overweight youth are >likely to have T17-high+T2-low/T17-low asthma than T2-high asthma. @atscommunity.bsky.social 10.1093/ajrccm/aamaf131
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Happy New Year from New Zealand (country #86)! From Rotorua to Christchurch’s Botanic Gardens, a beautiful+ diverse nation with great food+a wonderful protected environment. After a tough year at home, seeing people get along offers hope for a better future in love+ unity. @atscommunity.bsky.social
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
300 million people have asthma. A joy co-authoring this @lancetrespirmed.bsky.social MS: Genetic+ environmental risk factors for asthma: towards prevention, led by G Koppelman+G Bruselle with @erikmelen.bsky.social+ M Pino as co-authors @atscommunity.bsky.social authors.elsevier.com/c/1ls9A7tFB1...
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Does cutting funding for health disparities research save money? Health disparities affect people facing barriers to health due to their race/ethnicity; SES; gender; or other traits linked to discrimination. COVID-19 caused more deaths in the poor+ Blacks+ Latinos... @atscommunity.bsky.social
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
On immigrants: "Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well-warmed, and well-fed". H. Melville. New legislation will allow mass "hunts" for undocumented migrants...@atscommunity.bsky.social
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Is violence exposure (ETV) associated with specific asthma endotypes? In an @annalsats.bsky.social paper, K Gaietto et al used nasal epithelial transcriptomics (2025 @jama.com) to show that ETV/gun violence are linked to T2- and T17-high asthma in Puerto Ricans. doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.202502-151OC
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
T2-low asthma (T2LA) is often thought rare in kids. In 4,284 U.S. youths, Dr. Han shows that, cons. with prior findings (JAMA 2025), T2LA prev. (by eos+ FeNO) is 46-60%. Older age, female sex, overweight+ SHS were linked to T2LA. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2025.04.040 @upmc.com @atscommunity.bsky.social
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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay! The American Thoracic Society and its FIRS partners, support the World Health Organization’s (WHO) efforts to expose and condemn the tobacco industry’s harmful tactics—many of which are aimed at young people. Learn more: site.thoracic.org/stop-tobacco...
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ATS Assemblies @ats-assemblies.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
This #MemorialDay, we honor the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. As we remember their sacrifice, we also recognize the impact of military service on respiratory health—and recommit to advancing care and research for all who serve.
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Grateful to give the Amberson Lecture at the 2025 @atscommunity.bsky.social IC. After presenting our research on omics, stress+ asthma disparities, I recognized my homeland (#Barranquilla #Colombia) and current home (the U.S.)+ thanked all who made my work possible: ... #ResearchForAll #Asthma
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Our May Newsletter has updates on our Division at @upmc.com Children's Hosp. of Pittsburgh, incl. presentations at the @atscommunity.bsky.social Int. Conference in San Francisco, May 16-21! Looking forward to learning of new discoveries+ meeting old+ new friends at #ATS2025! #Innovation #Friendship
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Socioeconomic+ racial/ethnic health disparities in asthma are caused by unequal exposure to environmental risk factors+ worsened by unacceptable inequities in access to healthcare and treatment. All patients with asthma should have access to inhaled treatments! @atscommunity #WorldAsthmaDay2025
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
A lovely visit to RDU as the 2025 Visiting Pulmonary Scholar for UNC+ Duke U. An honor to present our asthma research+ meet great fellows+faculty at their adult/peds pulmonary divisions. Thanks to @meradfor.bsky.social+Drs. Tighe+Doerschuk+Carson+Que for their hospitality. @atscommunity.bsky.social
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
In 4,759 Latinos, acculturative stress, neighborhood problems+ discrimination were linked to asthma or asthma symptoms, while social cohesion was associated with lower odds of asthma. Depression+ anxiety explained 22%-26% of the cumulative stressors+ asthma symptoms link. @atscommunity.bsky.social
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
A brief stop in #Luxembourg, a nation with #HealthCareForAll+ a strong educational system (children learn 4 languages+ are prepared to thrive in a global economy). A place where teachers in public schools are well compensated+ strength is shown by caring for all citizens. @atscommunity.bsky.social
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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
From 2010 to 2016 (latest data I have ), NIH research contributed to EVERY drug approved by the FDA
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
A true privilege to serve as the speaker for the Inaugural Lecture honoring the rich legacy of Dr. Raif Geha, a great mentor+ a giant in allergy+ immunology, at today's Plenary Session of the Joint Congress of @aaaaiorg.bsky.social+ the World Allergy Organization in beautiful San Diego. #MedSky
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Why should cuts to NIH funding matter to you? With bipartisan support, the National Institutes of Health have impacted the lives of people in the U.S. by funding cutting-edge research leading to lifesaving preventive measures+ treatments for millions worldwide. @atscommunity.bsky.social #MedSky
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Why should cuts to NIH funding matter to you? With bipartisan support, the National Institutes of Health have impacted the lives of people in the U.S. by funding cutting-edge research leading to lifesaving preventive measures+ treatments for millions worldwide. @atscommunity.bsky.social #MedSky
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Karen James @kejames.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Look up the impact of NIH funding in your state: www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
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NIH In Your State - United For Medical Research
Select a state on the map to see the impact of NIH funding across America.
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ATS Assemblies @ats-assemblies.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
We celebrate all the amazing women physicians who make up our amazing ATS Community!
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Disease strikes all, regardless of wealth, race/ethnicity, or personal beliefs. Thanks to NIH-funded discoveries: Since the 1950s deaths from neonatal respiratory distress syndrome went from 50% to <2% and deaths from cardiovascular diseases went down by 70%. @atscommunity.bsky.social #SupportNIH
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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Breathing in the spirit of unity, we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on this #MLKDay. Together, let’s strive for a world where every breath is a symbol of equality and justice.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 12/01/2025
Understanding a child’s asthma type can help target treatment, but pinpointing it has relied on an invasive procedure that can be difficult to perform on a child.
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New nasal test said to ID asthma subtypes in kids
Understanding a child’s asthma type can help target treatment, but pinpointing it has relied on an invasive procedure that can be difficult to perform on a child.
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Hanna Webster @hannamwebster.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
A noninvasive nasal swab test helped Pitt researchers detect multiple subtypes of asthma in kids, making headway toward personalized treatment. Thanks to @juancceledonmd.bsky.social www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...
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New noninvasive asthma test may help doctors tailor treatment for kids
Impacting millions of children in the U.S. alone, asthma can be particularly problematic to diagnose with specificity — leaving the majority of kids...
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
This program has helped launch the careers of many of our @atscommunity.bsky.social members from groups underrepresented in medicine. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend a great meeting+ present your research+ meet+ network with talented+ friendly colleagues! Apply! #ATS2025 #SanFrancisco #MedSky
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Thinking of+ praying for our colleagues+ relatives+ friends and patients with lung disease affected by the unspeakable tragedy of the wildfires in California. Please see below for recommendations from @atscommunity.bsky.social for patients with respiratory illness who are exposed to wildfire smoke.
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
#JourneyTo100: Country #80 is Grenada, the “Spice Island”. Pictured here are Grand Anse Beach, a Mona monkey (found only in West Africa and Grenada), a nutmeg (Grenada is its #2 exporter worldwide), and a wonderful sunset. #VastAndBeautifulWorld #OneHumanRace
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Erick Forno, MD MPH @efornomd.medsky.social · 03/01/2025
Fascinating study on pediatric #asthma endotypes (full-text link @jama.com: ja.ma/402KbwE) #Medsky #Pedsky #PedPulmSky @ats-peds.bsky.social
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Transcriptomic Profiles in Nasal Epithelium and Asthma Endotypes
This cross-sectional analysis uses data from 3 diverse studies to identify asthma endotypes in youths aged 6 to 20 years via the distribution and characteristics of transcriptomic profiles in nasal ep...
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Grateful for the opportunity to briefly discuss the findings in our group’s @jama.com article on identifying asthma endotypes through nasal epithelial transcriptomic profiles with Dr Kristin Walter. @upmc.bsky.social @atscommunity.bsky.social
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
In this @jama.com article, Molin Yue+ Dr Kristina Gaietto show similar proportions of nasal epithelial transcriptomic profiles for T2-high, T17-high+ T2-low/T17-low asthma across 3 cohorts of predom. Puerto Rican+ Black youth, with T2-high less common than T2-low profiles. @atscommunity.bsky.social
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
In this @jama.com article, Drs. Yue+ Gaietto show similar proportions of nasal epithelial transcriptomic profiles for 3 asthma endotypes (T2-high+T17-high+T2-low/T-17 low) across 3 cohorts of predom. Puerto Rican+ Black youth, with T2-high least common. @atscommunity.bsky.social @upmc.bsky.social
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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
The ATS applauds MT State Supreme Court decision that kids (and all persons) have a constitutional right to a healthy environment - including a future free from the environmental devastation caused by climate change. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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Montana’s top court delivers rare victory for climate activists
The 6-1 ruling is a major, rare victory for climate activists, who have tried to use the courts to force action on activities they say are harming the planet.
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Irina Petrache, MD, ATSF @atspresident.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Good morning, Bluesky! It's time to start planning for San Francisco! Register early for the #ATS2025 International Conference taking place May 16-21. clfwh04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/DJ+113/c...
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RobynCohenMD @robyncohenmd.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Pertussis in infants is not simply a cough. It causes a complete absence of respiratory effort. Babies just don’t breathe. No warning - no coughing, no choking, nothing. They just stop breathing. #vaccinate
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Nick Hopkinson @copddoc.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
1·53 million all-cause deaths/yr (95% empirical confidence interval [eCI] 1·24–1·82) were attributable to air pollution from landscape fires during 2000–19' including: 0·45 million (0·32–0·57) cardiovascular deaths 0·22 million respiratory deaths (0·08–0·35). www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Be the first to know when #ATS2025 Early Bird Registration opens so you can secure your choice of conference hotel. Update your email preferences now: info.thoracic.org/ats-emails
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
A pleasure+ an honor to speak about omics, environment and health disparities in asthma at UT Southwestern Grand Rounds+ meet great colleagues. @atscommunity.bsky.social @upmc.bsky.social #HealthEquity #Asthma
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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
💙 Your donation to the American Thoracic Society fuels research, education, & advocacy to fight lung disease. Together, we can improve care, save lives, & create a healthier future. Every breath matters—make yours count. Donate today! aeugmntn.donorsupport.co/page/giving #GivingTuesday
Two doctors in white lab coats, wearing face masks, looking at an x-ray of the human lungs.
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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Today's Bluetorial: Dealing with Deans (Part 1)
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a cartoon says hey everybody an old man 's talking while bart simpson looks on
ALT: a cartoon says hey everybody an old man 's talking while bart simpson looks on
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Benefits of Benralizumab in eosinophilic #Asthma+ #COPD exacerbations are shown in this important trial in mostly white adults (mean age=57) with geom. mean eos=600. Generalizability to non-white persons with lower eos/FeNO needs further study. #Representation #Equity #Trials x.com/lancetrespir...
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Vaccines save lives. Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon and the truth. #VaccinesWork
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
In 4,759 Latino adults, acculturative stress+ neighborhood problems+ discrimination were associated with asthma/asthma symptoms. Cumulative stressors were linked to asthma symptoms, with depression+ anxiety mediating 22-26% of this association. @atscommunity.bsky.social doi.org/10.1513/Anna...
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Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH @juancceledonmd.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Racing (Argentina) wins the South American Cup defeating Cruzeiro (Brazil) 3-1, with GOLAZO de Roger Martinez (Colombia) to seal the deal. Festejan Roger, Juanfer Quintero, 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴, Costas y la hinchada de Racing! #CONMEBOLSudamericana #QueVivaElFutbol youtube.com/shorts/5ANl9...
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¡GOL DE ROGER MARTÍNEZ! #RACING CAMPEÓN DE #CONMEBOL #SUDAMERICANA 2024
YouTube video by CONMEBOL Sudamericana
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Rod Rahimi @rodrahimi.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
"joining Bluesky can be a reset — a chance to start over on a platform that isn’t engineered to maximize engagement, that isn’t owned by a capricious billionaire or an amoral advertising conglomerate, and that doesn’t treat its users as lab rats."
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Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative (Gift Article)
Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.
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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Looking back at all the great networking from the ATS International Conference earlier this year. Reminder: Early Registration for #ATS2025 is coming up in December. site.thoracic.org/events/ats-2... #ThrowbackThursday
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