University of California-Davis · NeuroscienceStroke Recovery and Biomarkers Lab
Boryana Stamova · Davis, California
Research Focus
Dr. Boryana Stamova's research lab focuses on understanding how changes in gene expression in blood can help predict recovery outcomes after an ischemic stroke. By studying RNA from patients shortly after a stroke, the lab aims to uncover new biomarkers that are more effective than traditional clinical measures. This research could lead to better patient treatment options and personalized approaches to stroke recovery.
ischemic strokegene expressionbiomarkersmachine learningRNA sequencingclinical outcomesstroke recoveryblood analysispredictive modelinginflammation
Research Aims
5AIM 01Perform whole-genome RNA sequencing of blood to identify gene expression changes after ischemic stroke.
AIM 02Determine which regulated genes and pathways correlate with 90-day recovery outcomes.
AIM 03Investigate the interrelations of clinical and genetic factors in predicting stroke recovery.
AIM 04Validate the predictive power of identified biomarkers in an independent patient cohort.
AIM 05Delineate the biological mechanisms that underlie clinical stroke outcome variables.
Skills the Lab Values
RNA sequencingmachine learningdata analysisnetwork analysisfeature engineeringclinical data interpretationbiological marker identificationstatistical modelingpathway analysissensitivity and specificity assessment
Output against the department
Publications134bottom 47% of dept.355th of 671
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Citations6.5kbottom 45% of dept.368th of 671
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