Biography and Research Information
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Zain Alfanek's research focuses on neuroinflammatory diseases, particularly the role of cannabinoid receptors in regulating brain inflammation. His work has investigated the sex-specific effects of the cannabinoid type 1 receptor on microglial activity in the brain. Alfanek has also contributed to studies evaluating medical imaging techniques in trauma cases, specifically examining the routine use of head computed tomography angiography in blunt cerebrovascular trauma. His research network includes collaborators from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, with whom he has co-authored publications. Alfanek's scholarship metrics include an h-index of 3 and 40 total citations across 3 publications.
Metrics
- h-index: 3
- Publications: 3
- Citations: 40
Selected Publications
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Social determinants of health and COVID-19: An evaluation of racial and ethnic disparities in attitudes, practices, and mental health (2023)
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Evaluating the Routine Use of Head Computed Tomography Angiography in Blunt Cerebrovascular Trauma (2021)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Abigail Herzog
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
1 shared publication
In database
- Evaluating the Routine Use of Head Computed Tomography Angiography in Blunt Cerebrovascular Trauma
Nathan Taylor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
1 shared publication
In database
- Evaluating the Routine Use of Head Computed Tomography Angiography in Blunt Cerebrovascular Trauma
Hanna Jensen
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
1 shared publication
- Evaluating the Routine Use of Head Computed Tomography Angiography in Blunt Cerebrovascular Trauma
Avi Bhavaraju
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
1 shared publication
- Evaluating the Routine Use of Head Computed Tomography Angiography in Blunt Cerebrovascular Trauma
Mary E. Meek
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
1 shared publication
- Evaluating the Routine Use of Head Computed Tomography Angiography in Blunt Cerebrovascular Trauma
Kyle J. Kalkwarf
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
1 shared publication
In database
- Evaluating the Routine Use of Head Computed Tomography Angiography in Blunt Cerebrovascular Trauma
Martin G. Radvany
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
1 shared publication
- Evaluating the Routine Use of Head Computed Tomography Angiography in Blunt Cerebrovascular Trauma
Julia De Meij
1 shared publication
- Microglial Cannabinoid Type 1 Receptor Regulates Brain Inflammation in a Sex-Specific Manner
Lydie Morel
1 shared publication
- Microglial Cannabinoid Type 1 Receptor Regulates Brain Inflammation in a Sex-Specific Manner
Fanny Decoeur
1 shared publication
- Microglial Cannabinoid Type 1 Receptor Regulates Brain Inflammation in a Sex-Specific Manner
Quentin Leyrolle
1 shared publication
- Microglial Cannabinoid Type 1 Receptor Regulates Brain Inflammation in a Sex-Specific Manner
Katherine Picard
University of Victoria (CA)
1 shared publication
- Microglial Cannabinoid Type 1 Receptor Regulates Brain Inflammation in a Sex-Specific Manner
Micaël Carrier
Université Laval (CA)
1 shared publication
- Microglial Cannabinoid Type 1 Receptor Regulates Brain Inflammation in a Sex-Specific Manner
Agnès Aubert
1 shared publication
- Microglial Cannabinoid Type 1 Receptor Regulates Brain Inflammation in a Sex-Specific Manner
Alexandra Séré
1 shared publication
- Microglial Cannabinoid Type 1 Receptor Regulates Brain Inflammation in a Sex-Specific Manner
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