Vinay Raj Data-verified
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Vinay Raj's research integrates bioinformatics, data science, and public health to investigate disease patterns and health outcomes. His work specifically applies these methodologies to genomics, with a focus on understanding the genetic and molecular underpinnings of various health conditions.
Dr. Raj has been involved in studies examining the risk of atrial fibrillation in breast cancer survivors and has contributed to research on T cell receptor-based cellular therapy for fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). His work also explores the effects of calorie restriction on gene expression and longevity, as well as the role of specific molecular mechanisms, such as Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), in mediating immunotherapy resistance in advanced HCC. Additionally, his research interests extend to characterizing peripheral immune correlates of tumor response in cancer patients and investigating the interactions between tumor exosomes and macrophages.
Beyond clinical and molecular research, Dr. Raj contributes to interdisciplinary projects, including those focused on smart farming applications for crop yield prediction and broader initiatives like the NSF Convergence Accelerator's FENNEL project, which aims to improve nutritional security. He also serves as a Co-PI on an NSF grant supporting scholarships for low-income students in science and technology, reflecting his commitment to education and institutional capacity building.
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- h-index: 13
- Publications: 30
- Citations: 407
Selected Publications
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Effects of Calorie Restriction on Gene Expression Profiles and Associations With Longevity (2025)
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Abstract 3860: Characterizing peripheral immune correlates of tumor response in breast cancer patients immunized with the P10s-PADRE vaccine (2024)
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Mid- and long-term risk of atrial fibrillation among breast cancer surgery survivors (2024)
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Mid- and long-term risk of atrial fibrillation among breast cancer surgery survivors (2023)
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Fasting Induced Gene Regulation and Associations With Human Adult Metabolism (2023)
Federal Grants 2 $1,749,999 total
Scholarships in Science and Technology for Talented Low-income Students
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