The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is proud to announce Dr. James Krings as the recipient of the 2024 American Lung Association® Public Health Public Policy Award for his groundbreaking research in asthma treatment. His innovative research has significantly improved patient outcomes and set new standards in asthma care. This two-year award supports Dr. Kring’s research regarding the dissemination of a cost-analysis of guideline-recommended Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (SMART) for asthma.