University of Virginia-Main Campus · Biomedical EngineeringLung Imaging and Immunopathology Unit
Jaime Mata · Charlottesville, Virginia
Research Focus
Dr. Jaime Mata's lab at the University of Virginia focuses on improving the diagnosis and management of acute cellular rejection in lung transplantation using innovative Hyperpolarized Gas MRI technology. This research aims to enhance the early detection of rejection, allowing for timely interventions and better outcomes for lung transplant patients. The lab integrates advanced imaging techniques with genomic profiling to create a comprehensive understanding of the immune responses involved in lung allograft health.
Hyperpolarized Gas MRIlung transplantationacute cellular rejectionimmunopathologygenomic profiling
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop new diagnostic tools using Hyperpolarized Gas MRI to detect acute cellular rejection.
AIM 02Correlate HGMRI signatures with tissue pathology results to validate diagnostic accuracy.
AIM 03Assess the persistence of HGMRI-detected rejection from baseline to follow-up after transplantation.
Skills the Lab Values
MRI technologysingle-cell RNA sequencingtissue pathology correlationclinical diagnostic methodsdata analysis
Output against the department
Publications106bottom 19% of dept.482nd of 595
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Citations2.3kbottom 17% of dept.494th of 595
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