Hi Alison,
Your research is very interesting and important in addressing disparities in IPF and other forms of fibrosing ILD. Since ILD is so dependent on advanced clinical centers, access to these centers can be a large barrier to receiving care. Understanding how much direct geography and distance to these centers vs. other factors such as race and SES relate is really important. I like that you are pursuing doing pilot programs to offer care to rural patients in your K is a great idea.
Your research is very interesting and important in addressing disparities in IPF and other forms of fibrosing ILD. Since ILD is so dependent on advanced clinical centers, access to these centers can be a large barrier to receiving care. Understanding how much direct geography and distance to these centers vs. other factors such as race and SES relate is really important. I like that you are pursuing doing pilot programs to offer care to rural patients in your K is a great idea.