Her Research focuses on Pediatric Lung Disease.
Dr. Cristea studies whether genetic variants contribute to the Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia phenotype, with particular interest on those with severe BPD, requiring home ventilation.
Dr. Cristea has a special interest in the care of children with complex respiratory problems, requiring chronic ventilator support via tracheostomy at home. Other clinical interests include: Tracheostomy Dependence, Respiratory Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Disorders, Neonatal Lung Diseases, Lung Development, Interstitial Lung Disease, Chronic Mechanical Ventilation, Asthma and Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity (Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia)
