A breath of fresh air
A sound knowledge of respiratory physiology is key to developing a thorough understanding of one of the most basic functions of life: breathing. Currently, our team is studying:
- molecular & functional studies of the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) chloride channel
- oxidant stress and gene expression during airway inflammation

- epithelial transport in cystic fibrosis
- role of neuropeptide VIP in respiratory diseases
- drug development for the treatement of cystic fibrosis (industry partnership)
Our team
Valerie Chappe
Email: valerie.chappe@dal.ca
Phone: 902-494-2995
Elizabeth Cowley
Email: elizabeth.cowley@dal.ca
Phone: 902-494-3805
Paul Linsdell
Email: paul.linsdell@dal.ca
Phone: 902-494-2265
Michael Schmidt
Email: michael.schmidt@dal.ca
Phone: 902-473-5280
