Dr. Anna Birukova, MD, Professor of Medicine (secondary appointment in our Department) and her husband, Dr. Konstantin Birukov, MD, PhD, Professor, were listed as the first and third most published authors in the world regarding their research expertise. Both were cited as “prolific…,” “most cited…,” and “highly regarded for their extensive explanation of the mechanisms of the endothelial-epithelial barrier and their valuable contributions in preventing acute lung injury or acute respiratory distress syndrome.”  -Luo Z, et al. Research hotspots and evolving trends of barrier dysfunction in acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Heliyon 2024, e30579.

Please see what they are up to in their free time: https://elm.umaryland.edu/elm-stories/2024/Reaching-for-the-Summit-Husband-and-Wife-UMSOM-Professors-Climb-Mount-Everest.php?utm_source=The%20Elm%20Weekly%2C%20Week%20of%20August%205%2C%202024