University of Pennsylvania · BiologyVerma Lab
Shefali Setia Verma · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Shefali Setia Verma’s lab focuses on improving the early detection and management of endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women. The team aims to develop innovative predictive models that integrate genetic and environmental factors to identify women at risk. By creating tools for early diagnosis, the lab hopes to enhance treatment options and improve long-term health outcomes for women with endometriosis and its related health issues.
endometriosisrisk modelinghealth outcomesgenetic factorsenvironmental factors
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop models to predict the risk of developing endometriosis.
AIM 02Integrate genetic and non-genetic factors to identify various clinical manifestations of endometriosis.
AIM 03Create a timeline to track endometriosis and its related health problems over a woman's life.
Skills the Lab Values
statistical modelingmachine learningdata analysisrisk assessmentbiostatistics
Output against the department
Publications49bottom 11% of dept.912th of 1,033
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Citations6.5kbottom 46% of dept.556th of 1,033
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