University of California-Davis · Microbiology & ImmunologyThe MSC ImmunoLab
Satya Dandekar · Davis, California
Research Focus
Dr. Satya Dandekar’s research focuses on eliminating HIV using innovative strategies that involve mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) in a monkey model. The lab investigates how these stem cells can enhance the immune system's ability to target and eradicate the virus. This work is crucial for developing new treatments and vaccines against HIV and understanding severe immune responses.
HIV eradicationmesenchymal stem cellsimmune responseviral reservoirSIV model
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop strategies to use mesenchymal stem cells for HIV eradication.
AIM 02Investigate the immune mechanisms involved in HIV and SIV infections.
AIM 03Evaluate treatment efficacy of new antiviral therapies.
AIM 04Study the interactions between viral reservoirs and the immune system.
AIM 05Optimize vaccination approaches for better immune activation.
Skills the Lab Values
cell cultureanimal modelsflow cytometryantibody assaysPCRimmunological techniquesRNA extractionvirology techniquesdata interpretation
Output against the department
Publications187top 35% of dept.171st of 486
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Citations10ktop 36% of dept.174th of 486
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