University of Florida · BiologySalemi Lab
Marco Salemi · Gainesville, Florida
Research Focus
Dr. Marco Salemi's lab focuses on understanding how SARS-CoV-2 evolves in people with compromised immune systems, specifically those with HIV. They develop advanced computational tools using artificial intelligence to predict which viral variants might emerge and spread. This research is crucial for improving public health responses to ongoing and future COVID-19 challenges.
SARS-CoV-2HIVviral evolutionartificial intelligencegenomic surveillance
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate the intra host genomic evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in people with HIV.
AIM 02Develop an artificial intelligence framework to predict the emergence of viral variants of concern.
AIM 03Assess the relationship between immune dysfunction and COVID-19 severity.
AIM 04Enhance genomic surveillance methodologies to anticipate and mitigate public health risks.
Skills the Lab Values
bioinformaticsphylodynamic modelingmachine learningdata analysisviral genomics
Output against the department
Publications338top 15% of dept.154th of 1,033
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Citations12ktop 31% of dept.316th of 1,033
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