We are equipped to care for a wide range of patients with airways diseases including those with asthma, bronchiectasis and COPD. The program includes over 20 specialists with expertise in airway disease including:

• Pulmonary Medicine
• Interventional Pulmonology
• Thoracic Surgery
• Radiology
• Pathology
• Imaging

For information on our research trials or to make an appointment to volunteer for research please call 877-893-1417 or local 734-936-6400. 

For information on our Pulmonary Clinic or to make an appointment, please call us at (734) 615-3217.

There are many different types of studies that a person may qualify for within the Michigan Airways Program. These include interventional studies, observational studies and registries. In general, if you were to be involved in a screening for a research study, you would receive detailed information regarding the study from either a Principal Investigator or a clinical research coordinator. It is important to remember that your participation is completely voluntary. If you qualify for one of the studies and have had all your questions answered, you will sign a consent form before any procedures can be started.

In general, most studies for COPD and asthma will collect medical history, demographics, vital signs, spirometry testing, blood work and quality of life questionnaires. In some cases, you may also have a chest x-ray or cat scan of your lungs. Observational studies collect the data or information for the researchers whereas interventional studies may involve taking a medication or device intervention.  Clinical visits for the study could be anywhere from one hour to several hours. In any case you are compensated for your time and will receive free parking.

View COPD studies on UMHealthResearch.org

View Asthma studies on UMHealthResearch.org