Richard "Rick" Barbers, MD, FCCP

Asthma and COPD Section Chair
CHEST member since 1990

February 26, 2024

Where do you work?
Keck School of Medicine of USC. 

What are your research interests?
Asthma immunity and remodeling. 

What led you to join your Network?
I joined because I had similar interests with leaders in the field.

What achievements are you most proud of contributing to within your Network? 
Being elected as the Asthma and COPD Section Chair for the Airways Disorders Network. 

How has being in a Network benefited your career and your experience as a CHEST member? 
It has allowed me to meet leading scientists and physicians with expertise in asthma and COPD. 

What are your hobbies?
Scuba diving and tango dancing.

What is something you cannot live without (after family and friends)?
Traveling and meeting people from all cultures.  

Is there anything else you’d like to share with your Network peers?
CHEST has evolved to become a leading forum for scientists, educators, allied health professionals, and physicians, and all should share the wonderful experiences it offers. 

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