New York University · Microbiology & ImmunologyMicrobiome and Respiration Lab
Liat Shenhav · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Liat Shenhav's lab at NYU School of Medicine investigates how early-life factors, particularly breastfeeding and the development of the microbiome, affect respiratory health in children. They are using advanced algorithms and animal studies to uncover the connections between microbial colonization and the risk of childhood asthma. By analyzing data from large birth cohorts, the lab aims to improve our understanding of how microbial communities influence health outcomes and identify new prevention strategies for respiratory diseases.
microbiomebreastfeedingrespiratory healthasthmadata analysismachine learningmetagenomicslongitudinal studiespublic healthchildhood disease
Research Aims
3AIM 01Combine large birth cohort data with advanced algorithms to analyze microbiome development.
AIM 02Identify genetic and functional microbial patterns associated with respiratory diseases in children.
AIM 03Examine the effects of breastfeeding on microbial colonization and respiratory health.
Skills the Lab Values
DNA sequencingmachine learningdata analysisstatistical modelinganimal modelsmetagenomicsmicrobial ecologybiostatisticsbioinformaticslongitudinal study design
Output against the department
Publications57bottom 15% of dept.415th of 486
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Citations2.3kbottom 14% of dept.417th of 486
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