معرفی
Robert V. Blair is an Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. He holds a DACVP certification and specializes in veterinary pathology with expertise in nonhuman primate models. His research focuses on vaping aerosol effects on pulmonary defenses, AI-driven histopathology quantification, and infectious diseases like SARS-CoV-2, SIV, and tuberculosis. He collaborates extensively on primate infectious disease models and leads training programs including summer student initiatives.
Education:
- BS, University of Central Florida
- DVM, Louisiana State University
- PhD, Tulane University School of Medicine
Research Interests: Blair investigates viral immunopathology, aerosol exposure impacts, and translational diagnostic tools. His work bridges clinical pathology with advanced computational methods to improve disease model accuracy.
Key Contributions: Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2020, focusing on SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis and vaccine efficacy in nonhuman primates. His lab is funded by NIH grants (e.g., K01 OD032309).
