Welcome to WIIP!
WE'RE SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE
The Women in Interventional Pulmonology (WiIP) is a dedicated organization that aims to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for mentorship to each of our members. Our mission is to advance the standard and elevate the field of Interventional Pulmonology by offering opportunities for growth and development within the industry.
As we continue to evolve, WiIP will seek to define opportunities for collaboration in education, research, career advancement, and leadership development while also promoting the well-being of our members both professionally and personally. We are committed to working with regional, national, and international organizations to impact innovation and growth in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of thoracic diseases.
Join us at WiIP as we strive to create a network of support, mentorship, and opportunity for women in the field of Interventional Pulmonology, empowering each member to reach new heights and make a lasting impact on the industry.
Meet our Team
The Executive Board
Nina Maouelainin, DO, MBA, FCCP - President
As Women in Interventional pulmonology (WiIP), we aspire not only to lead by example but also inspire through innovation, education and mentorship. WiIP is devoted to breaking the curve of lung cancer plaguing old and young, and delivering a stage shift.
WiIP serves as a beacon of empowerment by fostering a global community of women who excel in their practice, contribute to cutting-edge research, and mentor the next generation in our specialty.
As a team, we strive to create an inclusive, supportive environment where every woman in interventional pulmonology has the resources, opportunities, and recognition she deserves. We have and will continue breaking down the barriers and promote collaboration, education, and advocacy. Our voices are heard. Together, we continue to shape the future of interventional pulmonology, inspire excellence, and advance the field of interventional pulmonology for the benefit of patients and the healthcare community worldwide.
Jasleen Pannu, MD - Vice President
As Vice President, my vision is to cultivate a dynamic and inclusive environment in interventional pulmonology where women are empowered to lead, innovate, and excel. We will champion professional development, mentor future leaders, foster groundbreaking research, and advocate for policies that support work-life balance and diversity. Through mentorship, recognition, and collaboration, we aim to ensure that women in interventional pulmonology are at the forefront of advancements in the field, driving excellence in patient care and transforming the future of pulmonary medicine.
Colleen Keyes, MD - Secretary / Treasurer
Dr. Colleen Keyes, MD is a pulmonologist in Boston, MA and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Keyes has extensive experience in Pulmonary Neoplasms and Obstructive Lung Disease. She graduated from Boston University in 2004. She is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.
International Executive Members
Semra Bilaceroglu, MD, FCCP - Turkey
Prof. Semra Bilaceroglu is the academic director of a pulmonary department in Izmir Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences-Turkiye. She performed pleural research with the late Prof. Richard Light, and was entitled “Visiting Professor” by the Belgrade University Medical Faculty. She served as the secretary and president of the European Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (EABIP), as a member of the CHEST Executive Board and as the Chair of CHEST Council of Global Governors. She organized 2013 and 2017 EABIP Congresses, is a reviewer and associate editor of several international high-impact journals and has published extensively in pulmonary medicine and interventional pulmonology.
Filiz Oezkan, MD - Germany
Preeti Vidyasagar, MD, DNB, DM - India
Dr. Belgundi Preeti Vidyasagar has received intensive training and has developed the necessary skills to perform both basic and advanced bronchoscopy, including flexible bronchoscopy, transbronchial lung biopsy, endobronchial biopsy, endobronchial ultrasound (linear & radial), semi-rigid and rigid pleuroscopy, foreign body extraction, and cryoextraction. Her additional skills and experience include managing COPD, asthma, bronchiolitis, bronchiectasis, tuberculosis, infectious disease, ILD (DPLD), ABPA, vasculitis, pulmonary vascular disorders, occupational lung diseases, pleural and mediastinal disorders, and lung and pleural malignancies.
Lamya Chrif, MD, MSc - Morocco
Dr. Lamya Chrif specializes in the management of chronic or acute respiratory diseases. Her practice offers specific expertise in respiratory pathology explorations and a complete technical platform. Services available include allergy testing, breath explorations such as spirometry, nocturnal oximetry, and walking tests, bronchial endoscopy, thoracic ultrasound, sleep respiratory disorders such as sleep apnea and snoring, non-invasive ventilation, oxygen therapy, smoking cessation support, and nebulization.
Founding Members
Angela Argento, MD
Baltimore, MD, USA
John Hopkins Medical.
Northwestern Memorial
Colleen Channick, MD
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Ronald Reagan UCLA
Medical Center
Colleen Keyes, MD, MPH
Boston, MA, USA
Massachusetts General
Hospital
Carla Lamb, MD
Burlington, MA, USA
Lahey Hospital &
Medical Center
Nina Maouelainin, DO, FCCP, MBA
Doylestown, PA, USA
Lung Health Services, P.C
Jasleen Pannu, MD
Columbus, OH, USA
Ohio State University
Medical Center
Sonali Sethi, MD
Cleveland, OH, USA
Cleveland Clinic
Samira Shojaee, MD
Richmond, VA, USA
Virginia Commonwealth
University
Jennifer Toth, MD
Hershey, PA, USA
Penn State Health
Pulmonary Medicine
