Lucas Donovan receives 2022 Jo Rae Wright Award for Outstanding Science

Dr. Lucas Donovan, assistant professor (Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine) is the recipient of the 2022 Jo Rae Wright Award for Outstanding Science from American Thoracic Society (ATS). This award recognizes demonstrated potential for significant achievement and contributions, and is aimed at the rising generation of individuals who will be tomorrow’s leaders in science.

Donovan received his MD from Case Western Reserve University and completed post-graduate clinical training in internal medicine with further specialization in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the University of Washington.

His research focuses on measuring and improving access to sleep care services in ways that maximize quality, efficiency, and Veteran experience. Dr. Donovan is currently supported by a VA HSR&D Career Development Award designed to integrate non-specialists into the delivery of evidence-based care for sleep disorders. He is also principal investigator of a VA Merit Award, testing the effectiveness of a remote and self-directed lifestyle intervention among Veterans with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity.