Critical care and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Abdulghani Sankari talks about his journey from Aleppo to becoming a leader in medical education and global healthcare. Learn about his dedication to training future medical professionals and his contributions to critical care and sleep medicine.
Dr. Abdulghani Sankari, MD, PhD
Dr. Abdulghani Sankari is a physician-scientist specializing in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, with a distinguished career spanning clinical care, education, and research.
Education & Training
- MD – Aleppo University, Faculty of Medicine, Syria
- Residency, Internal Medicine – University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
- Fellowship, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine – Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
- PhD, Medical Research – Wayne State University School of Medicine, Michigan
- MSMR, Medical Research – Wayne State University School of Medicine, Michigan
- Clinical & Translational Research Training – Columbia University Medical Center, NY
Clinical Interests
- Sleep-Disordered Breathing
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Asthma
- Respiratory and sleep disorders in patients with neuromuscular diseases and spinal cord injury (SCI)
- Neuromuscular Disease
Research Interests
Dr. Sankari’s research focuses on the mechanisms of sleep-disordered breathing, including upper airway narrowing during sleep, and the pathogenesis of sleep apnea in patients with heart failure and spinal cord injury. His work bridges clinical care with translational research to improve outcomes for patients with complex respiratory and sleep disorders.