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Office
1717 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233Phone+1 800-822-8816
Summary
- Derek Russell, MD is a Pulmonology specialist with subspecialties in Critical Care Medicine, based in Birmingham, AL. He pursued his Medicine Residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and his Fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Alabama Medical Center. Since 2018, Dr. Russell serves as an Assistant Professor at UAB Health System. He has gained expertise in areas such as acute respiratory distress syndrome and endotracheal intubation, among others, and has contributed significantly to clinical research through a number of publications and clinical trials. His recognition in the field is highlighted by various awards, including the 5 Star Award for Patient Care from Birmingham VA Medical Center, and appointment as Associate Scientist from UAB Center for Clinical and Translational Science.
Education & Training
- University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2014 - 2017
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2014
- University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2011
- Harding University Main CampusB.A., Major in Spanish, minor in Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 2002 - 2006
Certifications & Licensure
- AL State Medical License 2014 - 2024
- SC State Medical License 2017 - 2021
- NC State Medical License 2017 - 2020
- TN State Medical License 2013 - 2015
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Appointment, Associate Scientist UAB Center for Clinical and Translational Science, 2020
- 5 Star Award for Patient Care Birmingham VA Medical Center, 2020
- Research Development Award Department of Veteran's Affairs, 2019
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Clinical Trials
- Checklists and Upright Positioning in Endotracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Patients (Check-UP) Trial Start of enrollment: 2015 Jul 01
- Preventing Hypoxemia With Manual Ventilation During Endotracheal Intubation (PreVent) Trial Start of enrollment: 2017 Mar 15
- Preventing Cardiovascular Collapse With Administration of Fluid Resuscitation During Induction and Intubation Start of enrollment: 2019 Feb 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 68 citationsFibroblast Growth Factor 23 and Klotho Contribute to Airway InflammationStefanie Krick, Alexander Grabner, Nathalie Baumlin, Christopher Yanucil, Scott Helton
The European Respiratory Journal. 2018-07-01 - 46 citationsEffect of Use of a Bougie vs Endotracheal Tube With Stylet on Successful Intubation on the First Attempt Among Critically Ill Patients Undergoing Tracheal Intubation: ...Brian E Driver, Matthew W Semler, Wesley H Self, Adit A Ginde, Stacy A Trent
JAMA. 2021-12-28 - 4 citationsLetter to the Editor: "Use of inhaled epoprostenol with high flow nasal oxygen in non-intubated patients with severe COVID-19".Joe W Chiles 3rd, Kadambari Vijaykumar, Adrienne Darby, Ryan L Goetz, Lauren E Kane
Journal of Critical Care. 2022-06-01
Journal Articles
- Manual ventilation to prevent hypoxemia during endotracheal intubation of critically ill adultsCasey JD, Janz DR, Russell DW, Vonderhaar DJ, Joffe AM, Dischert KM, Brown RM, Lester MG, Zouk AN, Gulati S, Stigler WS, Rice TW, Semler MW, PreVent I, the Pragmatic C..., New England Journal of Medicine, 1/1/2019
- Searching for the Source of the Leak: PIE and the Macklin EffectRussell DW, Watts JR, Jr., Powers TA, Ann Am Thorac Soc, 1/1/2018
- COPD Ground Zero: small airways rather than alveoli as the initial site of injuryRussell DW, Wells JM, Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 1/1/2018
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Abstracts/Posters
- Exosomes from Activated Human Neutrophils Transfer COPD from Humans to MiceRussell DW, Genschmer KR, Wells JM, Gaggar A, Blalock JE, American Thoracic Society; American Society of Exosomes and Microvesicles, Washington, DC, 2017; Baltimore, MD, 2018, 1/21/2018
- Neutrophil Stimulation Alters Proteolytic Characteristics of Secreted Exosomes and Increases Exosome-Mediated Degradation of the Inflammatory Matrikine Proline-Glycine...Russell DW, Genschmer K, Jackson PL, Blalock JE, American Thoracic Society, Washington, DC, 1/21/2017
- Exosomes as mediators of neutrophil-induced emphysemaRussell DW, Genschmer K, Wells JM, Jackson PL, Xu X, Szul T, Viera L, Gaggar A, Blalock JE, American Society of Exosomes and Microvesicles Conference, Monterey, CA, 1/21/2016
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Lectures
- Pragmatic RCTs in Critical CareVA VISN 7 Critical Care Symposium, Augusta Georgia - 4/23/2019
- What�s in a Name? Endotypes in Pulmonary Disease: The year and BeyondSan Diego, CA - 1/23/2018
- Proteolytic PMN exosomes transfer obstructive lung disease from humans to miceBaltimore, MD - 1/21/2018
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Press Mentions
- UAB Research Study Suggests Standard Medical Practice May Be IneffectiveJune 24th, 2022
- PREPARE II Trial Results Measure Effectiveness of Fluid Bolus to Prevent Circulatory FailureJune 22nd, 2022
- Early Adoption of Teletherapy Helps Wellness Center Amid PandemicFebruary 16th, 2021
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Grant Support
- Mentored Career Development Clinical Investigator AwardNHLBI/NIH2020–2025
- BioMedical Research GrantCHEST Foundation2020–2021
- Research Development AwardVA Veteran's Integrated Service Network 72019–2020
- NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Plan Award-Clinical MedicineNHLBI/NIH2018–2020
- Walter Frommeyer Fellowship in Investigative MedicineUAB2018–2020
- T32 Training Grant in Lung Biology and Translational MedicineNHLBI/NIH2017–2018
Committees
- Member, Biomarkers and Therapeutic Agents Committees, ISPY COVID Trial (in association with Quantum Leap Healthcare Group and UCSF) 2020 - Present
- Member, UAB Medical Center COVID-19 Treatment Committee 2020 - Present
- Member, UAB Medical Center COVID-19 Clinical Trials Committee 2020 - Present
- Member, UAB Medical Center Healthcare Resource Allocation Committee 2020 - Present
- Member, steering committee, Steering Committee- Pragmatic Critical Care Research Group (PCCRG) 2018 - Present
- Member, UAB Medical Center MICU Quality Improvement Committee 2017 - Present
- Member, Fellowship Recruitment Committee-UAB Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 2016 - Present
- Member, Fellowship Critical Care Medicine Educational Committee, UAB Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Professional Memberships
- Member
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- American Society of Exosomes and Microvesicles (ASEMV)Member
- International Society of Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV)Member
Other Languages
- Spanish, Italian
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