Titles

Professor of Medicine

Director, Sarcoidosis Program

Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs

School Affiliation

School of Medicine

Specialties

• Sarcoidosis
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

About

410-706-1403 WDrake@som.umaryland.edu

Dr. Drake serves as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and directs the inaugural Sarcoidosis Center of Excellence at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. As a consequence of her investigation of sarcoidosis pathogenesis for the past 24 years, the Drake lab conducts the full spectrum of research from basic investigations using murine models for interstitial lung disease, to translational research using sarcoidosis peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) to implementing clinical trials based on repurposed therapeutics that target the identified molecular deficiency.

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Tagged: Ensuring Access and Equity in Health Care   Community Engagement   Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion  

This information was last updated December 13, 2024.