Joel Pradeepkumar Selvakumar

Joel Pradeepkumar Selvakumar is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Division of Medicine and Laboratory Sciences under the Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on post-COVID-19 conditions, particularly in adolescents and young adults, examining long-term neurological, immunological, and pulmonary outcomes. He has contributed to studies on fatigue management, rehabilitation programs, and microbiota profiles in post-acute SARS-CoV-2 patients.

His work integrates clinical epidemiology with molecular techniques like RNA sequencing, aiming to identify biomarkers and risk factors for persistent symptoms. Key projects include the LoTECA study investigating long-term effects of COVID-19 in adolescents.

Publications emphasize longitudinal cohort studies, randomized clinical trials, and interdisciplinary approaches to understand post-viral syndromes. Collaborations span institutions like Akershus University Hospital and involve teams across immunology, neurology, and pediatrics.

No scientific awards are listed, but his research has been funded through collaborative projects. He is associated with the Pædia Research Group at Akershus University Hospital, focusing on pediatric health challenges.