University of Iowa · Microbiology & ImmunologyPerlman Neurology Lab
Stanley Perlman · Iowa City, Iowa
Research Focus
Dr. Stanley Perlman's lab at the University of Iowa studies the long-term effects of COVID-19, focusing particularly on how it impacts the sense of smell and brain function. They investigate the relationship between inflammation and neurological issues after infection, aiming to uncover the mechanisms responsible for these symptoms. The research uses mouse models to explore how the virus and inflammatory responses affect olfactory and neurological health.
COVID-19SARS-CoV-2olfactory dysfunctionneurological effectsPASCinflammationanimal modelsimmune responseneurotransmitter changes
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the link between sustentacular cell infection and olfactory dysfunction.
AIM 02Examine chronic changes in brain function after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
AIM 03Analyze the role of inflammatory cells in neurological damage post-COVID-19.
AIM 04Assess neurotransmitter changes in specific brain regions following infection.
AIM 05Identify potential therapeutic targets for long-term COVID-19 effects.
Skills the Lab Values
PCRmouse modelsimmunological assaysmolecular biology techniqueselectrophysiologyneuroanatomyflow cytometrygene expression analysisbehavioral assays
Output against the department
Publications557top 5% of dept.22nd of 486
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Citations59ktop 2% of dept.12th of 486
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