Brian Modena, MD, MSc Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Brian Modena, MD, is an allergist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Modena is in the Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology. Associate Professor Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology Department of Medicine 5280 Top Doctors 2020 Previously a 5280 Top Doctor America’s Top Doctors 2015 — Castle Connolly, Medical, Ltd. Recognized in America’s Top Doctors — Castle Connolly, Inc. Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Email Profile Print Profile Patient Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars 30 Patient Ratings 9 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Asthma Treatment Program (Adult) Department of Medicine Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Adult) Specialties & Conditions Allergy Angioedema Asthma Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Overview Food Allergies Hives (Urticaria) Immune Deficiency Disorders Insect Sting Allergy (Ant, Wasp and Bee Stings) Medication/Drug Allergy Research Areas Epigenetics Genetic Variants Genomics Microbiome RNA Gene Expression Severe Asthma Related Clinical Trials CHARM Study for Asthma Understanding the Genetics of Asthma Special Interests Brian Modena, M.D., M.Sc. is a physician & researcher with trained expertise in Allergy-Immunology. He completed a 2-year Allergy-Immunology clinical fellowship with a focus on treating severe asthma patients at the University of Pittsburgh, a hub for the NIH-funded Severe Asthma Research Program. He obtained a M.Sc. in Clinical & Translational Research at the Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) with a focus in Genomics and Translational research, and joined STSI and TSRI as a joint Assistant Professor in 2016. Joining National Jewish Health in 2018, he now works as a physician and NIH-funded researcher in the field of severe asthma. His research interest involves the use of mRNA gene expression, epigenetic methylation changes, genetic variation, microbiome changes (‘dysbiosis’) and utilization of new health monitoring technologies to improve biological and clinical understanding of clinical disease, particularly in patients with severe asthma and organ transplantation. News & Videos Allergist Dr. Brian Modena Joins National Jewish Health Education Education 2014 - 2016 Scripps Research, M.S. Genomic & Translational Research 2002 - 2006 West Virginia University School of Medicine, Medicine 1996 - 2000 Virgina Tech, Mechanical Engineering Residency 2006 - 2009 Scripps Clinic & Green Hospital, Internal Medicine Fellowship 2012 - 2014 University of Pittsburgh Medical Center & Children's Hospital, Allergy-Immunology Awards & Recognition 2016: Awarded the Inaugural American Journal of Transplantation Outstanding Article award by American Society of Transplantation (AST) and American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS). 2016: Chairman’s Award of Research Excellence, Scripps Health, San Diego, CA 2015: "Going the Extra Mile" Teaching Award, University of California San Diego 2015: The Scripps Translational Science Institute’s KL2 Scholar Pilot Award 2014: Scripps Health Pilot Award 2014: The Scripps Translational Science Institute’s KL2 Scholar Pilot Award 2014: KL2 Clinical Scholar Program Scholarship 2014: Winner of American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology National Conference Abstract Competition Awarded the Inaugural American Journal of Transplantation Outstanding Article award by American Society of Transplantation (AST) and American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS). Board Certification 2008: Internal Medicine 2014: Allergy-Immunology Professional Memberships 2012-present: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) 2018-present: American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2015-present: Western Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (WSAAI) Publications Nathaniel Weathington, Michael E. O’Brien, Josiah Radder, Thomas C. Whisenant, Eugene R. Bleecker, William W. Busse, Serpil C. Erzurum, Benjamin Gaston, Nizar N. Jarjour, Deborah A. Meyers, Jadranka Milosevic, John R. Tedrow, John B. Trudeau, Hesper P. Wong, Wei Wu, Naftali Kaminski, Sally E. Wenzel, Brian D. Modena. Bronchoalveolar Lavage Cell Gene Expression in Severe Asthma Reveals Mechanisms of Severe Disease and Influences of Medications. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 2019, [EPub ahead of print] Xiuxia Zhou, Carol L. Kinlough, Rebecca P. Hughey, Mingzhu Jin, Hideki Inoue, Emily Etling, Brian D. Modena, Naftali Kaminski, Eugene R. Bleecker, Deborah A. Meyers, Nizar N. Jarjour, John B. Trudeau, Fernando Holguin, Anuradha Ray, and Sally E. Wenzel. Sialylation of MUC4β N-glycans by ST6GAL1 orchestrates human airway epithelial cell differentiation associated with type-2 inflammation. JCI Insight. 2019;4(5):e122475. Inoue H, Hattori T, Zhou X, Etling EB, Modena BD, Trudeau JB, Holguin F, Wenzel SE. Dysfunctional ErbB2, an EGF receptor family member, hinders repair of airway epithelial cells from asthmatic patients. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2019 Jan 9 [EPub ahead of print]. Teaching & Professional Positions Assistant Professor, National Jewish Health Website Information Modena Asthma Lab Ask a Question through Patient Portal Sign in to your My National Jewish Health patient portal account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. Create an Account Contact Information Office: 877.225.5654 Locations National Jewish Health Main Campus 1400 Jackson St. Denver, CO 80206 Patient Ratings The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. This survey is about the patient care experience and does not address crucial characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best therapy, and patient outcomes. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. Provider showed concern 4.7 Friendliness 4.7 Spoke using clear language 4.8 Provider explained things clearly 4.6 Amount of time spent with you 4.7 Provider included you in decisions 4.5 Confidence in your doctor 4.5 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.4 Comments Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2020 I can honestly say that I have never experienced such comprehensive medical care. The depth of knowledge and approach to my care was thoughtful, thorough, and appreciated. I felt listened to every step of the way. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 This physician showed not only care, compassion and interest in what my health concerns were he was willing to try and resolve them which is a far cry from what I was receiving prior to coming to National Jewish Health. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2020 He was so well prepared. He looked at my current tests & know what was going on with me BEFORE he saw me. I would recommend him to ANYONE!! National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 I've been extremely impressed with Dr. Modena and his nursing staff. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2020 Very impressed by both doctors. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2020 [Comment about another provider] I've never had that level of care & attention before. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 good National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2019 Affable & compassionate, one of my fave. doctors ever in my lifetime - and I've met/worked with so many - I'm actually glad that circumstances were such that he became my allergist. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2019 Good experience.