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Atul Malhotra is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), affiliated with the VC Health Sciences Schools. His research focuses on sleep disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and their intersections with cardiovascular disease, obesity, and critical care. He leads NIH-funded studies investigating OSA mechanisms, cardiovascular risks, and endophenotypes. His work integrates artificial intelligence (AI) for sepsis prediction, respiratory failure forecasting, and clinical decision-making. Key projects include: sleep apnea's role in Alzheimer’s disease progression, obesity-induced OSA mechanisms, and AI-driven models for patient outcomes. Malhotra has held principal investigator roles on multiple NIH grants (R01, T32, K series) since 2003, with recent grants emphasizing AI applications in critical care and OSA pharmacotherapy (e.g., tirzepatide trials).
- Education: MD and postdoctoral training in pulmonary/critical care medicine
Research interests span OSA pathophysiology, cardiovascular comorbidities, and translational AI tools. He collaborates globally on studies like the medXcloud group’s analyses of OSA-related healthcare utilization and mortality. Publications emphasize OSA’s impact on chronic diseases (COPD overlap, diabetes) and innovative therapies (pharmacological, oral appliance monitoring).
Advising includes training the next generation of respiratory scientists (via NIH T32 grant) and mentoring students in clinical research. His work bridges basic science (e.g., miR-210 in endothelial dysfunction) and clinical practice (CPAP adherence, device innovation). Labs/teams involve multidisciplinary groups in pulmonary medicine, critical care, and data science.
