Coordinating Center Team

Meet the INHALE Team!

The INHALE team has rich expertise in pediatric and adult asthma, COPD, quality improvement, and data analytics.

Coordinating Center Leadership

Njira Lugogo, M.D.

Program Director, Asthma Expert

Dr. Lugogo is a Professor of Internal Medicine and a pulmonary specialist with a focus on adult asthma care. She is deeply committed to advancing the quality and performance of asthma and COPD care, working to ensure that all individuals have access to effective, equitable treatment and the opportunity to achieve optimal health and quality of life.

Michael Sjoding, M.D., MSc

Program Co-Director, COPD Expert

Dr. Sjoding is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine specializing in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He is passionate about using data and health services research to improve outcomes for patients with asthma and COPD, with a focus on advancing high-quality inpatient care and meaningful hospital quality measures.

April Proudlock

Program Manager

April joined INHALE as Program Manager in September 2023 and brings over 12 years of experience in Collaborative Quality Initiatives. She previously served as a Senior Project Manager at Michigan Medicine, focusing on site-level performance within BCBSM CQIs. With a nursing background and experience in Pfizer’s Research and Development, April brings a strong clinical and quality improvement perspective to INHALE.