Dr. Mutlu's research focuses on the mechanisms of lung inflammation and acute respiratory distress syndrome. He currently is the primary investigator of a study that examines how air pollution causes lung injury and triggers blood clots and heart attacks. In addition, Dr. Mutlu mentors medical students, residents and fellows on various research projects.
Dr. Mutlu serves on the editorial boards and as a reviewer for several prominent scientific publications, including The American Journal of Physiology, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, and PLoS One. He is an elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation.
Areas of Expertise
- Respiratory Failure
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Central Sleep Apnea
Board Certifications
- Sleep Medicine
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Society for Clinical Investigation
- American Thoracic Society
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- American College of Chest Physicians
Practicing Since
- 1992
Languages Spoken
- Turkish
- English
Medical Education
- Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
Residency
- Michael Reese Hospital; Istanbul University Hospital
Fellowship
- University of Illinois Medical Center Chicago
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- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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