Tiffanie Jones, MD, MPH, MSCE

Dr. Jones is a pulmonologist and epidemiologist who investigates the genetic determinants of acute respiratory failure. Her primary research interest is the elucidation of the molecular and genetic risk factors governing susceptibility to the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Her work integrates genetic and environmental exposures to understand risk factors for ARDS. Her methodological focus is on the application of causal inference methods including Mendelian randomization, mediation analysis, and genetic risk scores to examine the genetic basis of risk factors for ARDS. The purpose of this research is to improve the care of patients with respiratory failure by optimizing ARDS risk prediction and identifying potential targets for new ARDS therapies in accordance with a precision medicine paradigm. Her research is funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).