Our Expert Team
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Our team works together to address the unique needs of adults with cystic fibrosis. Call us at 310-449-0939 to connect with an expert.
Director, UCLA Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program / Associate Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Elaine Harrington, RN, BSN, AE-C
Pediatric and Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program Coordinator

Marine Kupalian, RN
Pulmonary Nurse Specialist

Sabah Akmal, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker, Pediatrics

Karen Ochoa, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker, Adult

DeeAnna Serna, RCP, RRT-NPS, AE-C
Associates of Science in Respiratory Therapy Respiratory Therapist, Cystic Fibrosis

Lindsay Pappas, RD
Registered Dietitian