University of California-Davis · Biomedical EngineeringOmidvari Lab
Negar Omidvari · Davis, California
Research Focus
Dr. Negar Omidvari's lab at UC Davis focuses on understanding long-term health problems that some COVID-19 survivors face. They are using advanced imaging techniques to study how the immune system is affected by these lingering symptoms. By exploring the connections between immune responses, imaging data, and patient experiences, the lab aims to improve our understanding of these complex issues and help develop better treatments.
COVID-19post-acute sequelaetotal-body imagingimmune responseT cell activationpositional emission tomographylongitudinal studiesvascular modelingbiomarkershealthcare diagnostics
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the immune and systemic effects of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
AIM 02Utilize total-body PET imaging to visualize and quantify immune activation.
AIM 03Correlate imaging data with blood biomarkers to identify patterns of immune dysregulation.
AIM 04Perform longitudinal studies to track symptom changes and immune responses over time.
AIM 05Develop frameworks for assessing other post-viral conditions based on findings from PASC.
Skills the Lab Values
total-body PET imagingkinetic modelingdata analysisbiomarker assayimmunological techniqueslongitudinal data collectionstatistical analysissample handlingimaging technology proficiencyclinical trial methodology
Output against the department
Publications47bottom 5% of dept.564th of 595
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Citations1.2kbottom 8% of dept.549th of 595
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