Allen's research interests lie in the interplay between the molecular mechanisms of human physiology and their emergent properties. (Please direct any website related inquiries to allen-attar@uiowa.edu.)

Emma researches the effect of particulate matter on airway innate immunity in vitro and in diverse cohorts of people with and without chronic lung disease. Her passion in the BSI is to reduce the generation of microplastics by reducing inappropriate biohazard-bin use, and to reduce energy use floor-wide.

Ian investigates how ion transport processes shape epithelial function in health and disease. His research centers on chloride and acid-base transport, using electrophysiology and live-cell imaging to uncover how epithelial cells coordinate physiological processes. Through this lens, his lab explores the fundamental mechanisms that drive epithelial homeostasis and their disruption in disease.

Lorena researches the role of allergen exposure in conditions like asthma and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. She is particularly interested in developing cell culture and animal models to investigate the molecular mechanisms of inflammation in these diseases.