University of California-San Francisco · Biomedical EngineeringThe OA Insight Lab
Sharmila Majumdar · San Francisco, California
Research Focus
Dr. Sharmila Majumdar's lab at UCSF focuses on understanding osteoarthritis (OA), a painful joint condition that affects millions. The lab employs advanced imaging and biomechanics techniques to track and analyze joint health over time, aiming to improve early diagnosis and intervention strategies. By studying how joint degeneration progresses, they hope to develop better preventive treatments for OA, particularly targeting those at high risk.
osteoarthritisgait biomechanicsmagnetic resonance imagingcartilage degenerationlongitudinal studiesbiomechanicsdisease progressionjoint healthmachine learning
Research Aims
5AIM 01Utilize advanced MRI techniques to assess cartilage biochemistry in OA patients.
AIM 02Analyze changes in gait biomechanics to understand their relationship with joint degeneration.
AIM 03Recruit participants for longitudinal studies to track the progression of OA over time.
AIM 04Develop predictive models for identifying individuals at high risk of developing OA.
AIM 05Investigate the multi-joint interactions of hip and knee degeneration in osteoarthritis.
Skills the Lab Values
MRI imaginggait analysismachine learning algorithmsautomated segmentation techniqueslongitudinal study designcartilage assessmentdata analysis3-D modelingquantitative imaging metrics
Output against the department
Publications768top 7% of dept.42nd of 595
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Citations35ktop 6% of dept.37th of 595
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