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.

Social worker Sabah Akmal - Pediatric Clinical Social Worker
Sabah Akmal, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker, Pediatrics
Pediatric Psychology
Co-Director - UCLA CF Center/ Associate Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
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Alyssa Garr, PsyD
Elaine Harrington - Pulmonary Nurse Specialist
Elaine Harrington, RN, BSN, AE-C
Pediatric and Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program Coordinator
Marine Kupalyan - Registered Nurse
Marine Kupalian, RN
Pulmonary Nurse Specialist
Director, UCLA Cystic Fibrosis Center Director, Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Program
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Karen Ochoa, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker, Adult
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Lindsay Pappas, RD
Registered Dietitian
Associate Director - UCLA Pediatric CF Center
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DeeAnna Serna, RCP, RRT-NPS, AE-C
Research Coordinator; Associates of Science in Respiratory Therapy Respiratory Therapist, Cystic Fibrosis
Associate Director - UCLA Adult CF Center