Dr. Rasika Karnik

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rasika Karnik, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. She specializes in the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection and has contributed to various studies examining the long-term health implications of COVID-19, particularly its impact on lung health and mental health in patients. Her work includes significant publications on transcriptomic profiling in long COVID patients, highlighting the dysregulation of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation, as well as developing multidisciplinary consensus statements on the assessment and treatment of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC). Karnik's research is vital in improving the understanding of pulmonary fibrosis risk associated with COVID-19, promoting evidence-based pharmacotherapy approaches, and addressing the mental health symptoms experienced by patients post-infection. She actively engages in collaborative research efforts to provide comprehensive insights into the clinical management of affected patients.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the field of medicine, specifically focusing on the effects and treatment of long COVID and related health issues.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy