Cristina Salmon
Duke University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic
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About
Cristina Salmon is a leading clinical researcher in interventional pulmonology, best known for her groundbreaking work on the comparative effectiveness of robotic-assisted and electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy. Her major contribution is the design and execution of the RELIANT pragmatic randomized trial, which directly compared these two advanced platforms for diagnosing peripheral pulmonary lesions. The RELIANT trial, published in 2024 and 2025, has rapidly accumulated over 40 citations, establishing it as a pivotal study in the field. Salmon’s research addresses a critical clinical question: whether robotic bronchoscopy offers tangible advantages over electromagnetic navigation in terms of diagnostic yield, learning curve, and procedural outcomes. Her findings provide essential evidence for pulmonologists deciding which technology to adopt, directly impacting patient care and procedural guidelines. Beyond the RELIANT trial, Salmon’s work is notable for its rigorous, pragmatic design that reflects real-world clinical practice, making her a trusted voice in evidence-based interventional pulmonology. Her research continues to shape the future of minimally invasive lung cancer diagnostics.
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