The Pathogenesis of Silicosis and Asbestosis

About the Authors

photo-1James Patrick McFadden, A.B.

Jim McFadden graduated cum laude in the History of Science Concentration at Harvard College. Presently, he is a third year medical student at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. He will receive his M.D. degree in 2005. Knowing that safe workplaces contribute to the overall health of patients, Jim is developing an interest in occupational medicine.

photo-2Robert Cohen, M.D.

Dr. Cohen is Senior Attending Physician, Division of Pulmonary Medicine/Critical Care, at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care …