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We are a dynamic team composed of distinguished faculty, driven postdoctoral researchers, motivated graduate and undergraduate students, and dedicated staff. Each member brings their unique expertise and a shared passion for our research. Our collaborative and innovative environment fosters mentorship and growth, enabling everyone to contribute significantly to our collective goals. We take pride in our alumni, who have made impactful strides in academia, industry, and clinical practice, showcasing the robust training and foundational knowledge gained in our lab.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aman Mahajan, MD, PhD, MBA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Biomedical Informatics, and Pharmacology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primary Investigator<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Kimberly Howard-Quijano, MD, MS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associate Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lab Leader<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Siamak Salavatian, PhD<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associate Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lab Leader<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Yuki Kuwabara, MD<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Madison Fisher<\/strong>
Veterinary Technician<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sydney Elizabeth Callenberger<\/strong>
Laboratory Research Technician<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cole Spivak<\/strong>
Research Assistant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Graduate students<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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  • Ben Wong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    Undergraduate Students<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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    • Naa Kordei Chinazo Botchway<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Christopher George Varghese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Kavish Saini<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Emily Ann Heyman<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Previous Lab Members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Alyssa Falcione (Pitt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Jonathan R. Fritz (Pitt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Andrea Ibarra (Pitt\/UPMC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Eevanna Lundquist (Pitt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Michele L. Mulkeen (Pitt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Stephanie Puig (Pitt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Seema Jayakumar Vanakudari (Pitt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Tomoki Yamaguchi (Pitt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Adrian Zalewski (Pitt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Erica Dale (UCLA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Mathew Fischer (UCLA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Andrew Hudson (UCLA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Jasmine Kipke (UCLA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Yukiko Kubo (UCLA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Kanav Saraf (UCLA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Andrew Shea Afyouni (UCLA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Tatsuo Takamiya (UCLA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Christian Wooten (UCLA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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