University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Biomedical EngineeringOz Lab
Gulin Oz · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Research Focus
Dr. Gulin Oz's research lab focuses on understanding the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the brain, particularly how the disease impacts the central nervous system (CNS). By employing advanced imaging techniques such as MRI and spectroscopy, the lab aims to investigate the underlying biology of prolonged neurological symptoms experienced by COVID-19 survivors. This work seeks to provide insights that may lead to better care and treatment strategies for those affected by these lasting health issues.
COVID-19neuroinflammationneurodegenerationCNSmagnetic resonance imagingmagnetic resonance spectroscopylong COVIDcognitive functionblood biomarkersneurological symptoms
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the prevalence of neuroinflammation in COVID-19 survivors.
AIM 02Assess the extent of neurodegeneration associated with long COVID symptoms.
AIM 03Evaluate the relationship between cerebrovascular disease and cognitive deficits after COVID-19.
AIM 04Utilize advanced imaging methods to characterize brain changes post-COVID.
AIM 05Explore the role of inflammatory blood biomarkers in understanding long-term neurological outcomes.
Skills the Lab Values
MRIMRSdata analysislongitudinal studiesneurocognitive evaluationbiomarker analysisclinical assessmentimaging technologystatistical analysisresearch methodology
Output against the department
Publications221top 47% of dept.281st of 595
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Citations8.6ktop 39% of dept.235th of 595
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