Zachary M. Harris

Crystalline silica exposure causes latent biomechanical abnormalities along the cardiopulmonary axis

This study shows that a single crystalline silica exposure causes subclinical cardiopulmonary abnormalities in mice, with sex-dependent effects on lung mechanics and transcriptomic responses.

Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Regulates Beclin-1 in Hyperoxic Acute Lung Injury

This study shows that EGFR regulates Beclin-1 and autophagy in hyperoxic acute lung injury, suggesting a novel therapeutic pathway.

Prevalence, Production and the Role of Staphylococcus aureus Superantigens in Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease.

This study investigates the prevalence and role of Staphylococcus aureus superantigens in CF lung disease, showing their ability to induce inflammatory responses in mouse models.