GET TO KNOW YOUR LEADERSHIP
Q&A With Brad Bemiss, MD, MSc, FCCP
Interstitial Lung Disease Section Vice-Chair
CHEST member since 2012
August 6, 2026
Where do you work?
Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois.
What are your research interests?
Interstitial lung disease (ILD), systemic sclerosis, and interstitial lung abnormalities.
What led you to join your Network?
I was interested in having a role in the planning and development of ILD content within CHEST as well as getting to know leaders in the field.
What achievements are you most proud of contributing to within your Network?
I am most proud of my session submissions for the CHEST Annual Meeting, participation in writing CME credit questions for the journal CHEST®, and involvement in planning reviews and webinars.
How has being in a Network benefited your career and your experience as a CHEST member?
I have been able to network with others in my field and develop a national presence and reputation.
What are your hobbies?
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, watching baseball, and living in Chicago.
What is something you cannot live without (after family and friends)?
Podcasts.
Is there anything else you'd like to share with your Network peers?
I would encourage anyone reading this to consider joining the Networks. It has been an important step in my academic journey.
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