University of California-San Francisco · Biomedical EngineeringKazakia Lab
Galateia J Kazakia · San Francisco, California
Research Focus
Dr. Galateia J Kazakia's research lab focuses on understanding bone health in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those recovering from fractures. The lab is exploring innovative, non-invasive methods to assess bone turnover, which is critical for managing fracture risk. By using advanced imaging techniques, the lab aims to improve patient care and develop strategies to prevent fractures, especially in older patients.
chronic kidney diseasebone turnoverfracture risknon-invasive imagingHR-pQCT
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop non-invasive virtual biopsy methods to assess bone turnover in chronic kidney disease.
AIM 02Investigate systemic bone loss following humerus fractures in humans.
AIM 03Compare bone recovery and density changes across different ages after fractures.
AIM 04Analyze biomarkers related to bone remodeling and inflammation post-fracture.
AIM 05Evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of HR-pQCT in monitoring bone turnover.
Skills the Lab Values
high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT)bone imaging techniquesserum biomarker analysisaccelerometer usage for physical activity trackingfinite element analysis of bone mechanics
Output against the department
Publications89bottom 14% of dept.512th of 595
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Citations3.4kbottom 26% of dept.438th of 595
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