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Nitin Karandikar, MD, PhD, serves as Professor of Pathology and Chair of the Department of Pathology at the University of Iowa, holding the distinguished Dr. Richard G. Lynch Chair in Experimental Pathology. His leadership encompasses academic, clinical, and research operations within the department.
Educational Background:
- MBBS in Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, B.J. Medical College, University of Poona, Pune, India
- MD in Pathology, B.J. Medical College, University of Poona, Pune, India
- PhD in Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois
- Internship and Residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, B.J. Medical College, University of Poona
- Residency in Clinical Pathology and Fellowship in Hematopathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Research Focus: Dr. Karandikar's laboratory investigates immune regulation in autoimmune diseases, with emphasis on CD8+ T cell suppression mechanisms in multiple sclerosis. His work integrates molecular immunology with clinical pathology to explore T cell dysfunction, B cell antigen presentation, and hematologic changes in infections like SARS-CoV-2. Current projects employ mouse models and advanced techniques including flow cytometry to dissect neuroimmune pathways.
Publication Trends: Recent publications (2019-2024) reveal a cohesive research trajectory centered on T cell biology in autoimmunity. Key themes include characterization of disease-suppressive CD8+ T cell subsets, B cell-dependent MS models, and clinical hematopathology applications. His work bridges basic immunology with diagnostic innovation, frequently appearing in high-impact journals like the Journal of Immunology and Scientific Reports.
Laboratory: He directs the Dr. Karandikar's Research Laboratory, fostering collaborative investigations into experimental pathology and immune-mediated disorders through interdisciplinary training and translational approaches.
