Dr. McGroder is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care. She specializes in caring for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary fibrosis. Her clinical and translational research has focused on gaining a better understanding the earliest stages of pulmonary fibrosis. She is also studying the long-term pulmonary effects of COVID-19. Clinically, Dr. McGroder is involved in numerous clinical trials that investigate possible therapeutics for patients with ILD. It is her goal to integrate Columbia's top-tier research and excellent clinical diagnostics and resources to provide patients with the best possible care.