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Isabel Virella-Lowell, MD, Pediatric Pulmonology, Birmingham, AL, University of Alabama Hospital

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Pediatric Pulmonology • Birmingham, AL

Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonology, Pediatric Asthma Pulmonology

Professor, Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine University of Alabama at Birmingham / Children’s of Alabama

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Summary

  • Dr. Isabel Virella-Lowell is a pediatric pulmonologist in Birmingham, AL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Alabama Hospital and Children's of Alabama. She received her medical degree from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and has been in practice 22 years. She also speaks multiple languages, including Portuguese and Spanish. She specializes in cystic fibrosis pulmonology and pediatric asthma pulmonology and is experienced in cystic fibrosis, pediatric asthma, pediatric pneumonia, healthcare quality, and telemedicine.

Education & Training

  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaFellowship, Pediatric Pulmonology, 1998 - 2001
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaResidency, Pediatrics, 1995 - 1998
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 1995
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityBS, Psychology, 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2015 - 2024
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2003 - 2017
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2001 - 2005
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1997 - 1999
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Pulmonology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America 2009
  • Elected member of Society for Pediatric Research 2007
  • Henry A. Kokomoor Award for Outstanding Clinical Fellow in the Department of Peds 2000

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • IL-10 delivery by adeno-associated vector attenuates inflammation in mice with Pseudomonas pneumonia  
    S Morrow Buff #, H Yu, J McCall, S Caldwell #, T Ferkol, T Flotte, and I Virella-Lowell, Gene Therapy Gene Ther, 5/1/2010
  • Loss of induction of acid sphingomyelinase is associated with persistent pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in cystic fibrosis  
    H Yu, Y Zeidan, B Wu, T Flotte, Y Hannun, and I Virella-Lowell, Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol, 1/23/2009
  • Oral instillation with Surfactant Phospholipid: A reliable Alternative to Intra- tracheal Injection in Mice Studies  
    H Yu, SM Buff#, JE Baatz, and I Virella-Lowell, Laboratory Animals, 1/1/2008
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Grant Support

  • Anti-Inflammatory Gene Therapy For Cystic FibrosisNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2003–2005
  • Anti-Inflammatory Gene Therapy For Cystic FibrosisNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2001–2002

Committees

  • Member, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Newborn Screening Quality Improvement Commitee 2012 - Present
  • Consultant, MUSC Institutional Biosafety Committee 2011 - Present
  • Member, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development Network Protocol Review Committee 2010 - Present
  • member, MUSC INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD 2010 - Present
  • Member, MUSC Pediatric Medical Student Curriculum Committee 2009 - Present
  • Member, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Newborn Screening Committee 2009 - 2011

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Portuguese, Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Isabel Virella-Lowell, Dr. Isabel Virella-Lowell, MD, Dr. I Virella-Lowell, Dr. Isabel L Virella-Lowell