University of Florida · Biomedical EngineeringParker Lab
Ivana Parker · Gainesville, Florida
Research Focus
Dr. Ivana Parker's lab at the University of Florida focuses on understanding how bacterial vaginosis (BV) affects immune cells, specifically macrophages, and increases the risk of HIV in women. Her research combines advanced techniques like multi-omics and machine learning to analyze vaginal microbiomes and their influence on inflammation. This innovative work aims to reveal new insights into HIV prevention and women's health.
Bacterial VaginosisHIV preventionmacrophage activationvaginal microbiomemetagenomicsproteomicsmachine learningimmunologyhealth interventions
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the impact of bacterial vaginosis on macrophage activation.
AIM 02Characterize the vaginal microbiome and its effects on HIV risk.
AIM 03Utilize machine learning to analyze microbiome data.
AIM 04Develop a model to study macrophage training by vaginal fluids.
AIM 05Explore personalized probiotic interventions for women with BV.
Skills the Lab Values
cell cultureflow cytometrymetagenomicsproteomicsmachine learningex vivo macrophage stimulationcomputational analysisstatistical modelingmicrobial community analysis
Output against the department
Publications18bottom 2% of dept.585th of 595
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Citations159bottom 2% of dept.584th of 595
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