The worldwide outbreak of Coronavirus related disease (COVID-19) has resulted in hospital admission of patients to treat low blood oxygen levels from severe lung infection. Roughly 20 % of these patients require admission to a critical care unit for mechanical lung ventilation and aggressive therapy of other affected organ systems. We do not know who and why certain patients require therapy in a critical care unit and others do not. We will assess patient specific characteristics (age, gender, underlying diseases, race/ethnicity) as well as response to therapy. Knowing the specific characteristics will help guide treatment options and prepare for patient-centered therapies in the future.Award amount $23,092