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Tamara Bhandari

Senior Medical Sciences Writer

Tamara covers pathology, immunology, medical microbiology, cell biology, neurology, and radiology. She holds a bachelor’s degree in molecular biophysics and biochemistry and in sociology from Yale University, a master’s in public health/infectious diseases from the University of California, Berkeley, and a PhD in infectious disease immunology from the University of California, San Diego.

Stories by: Tamara Bhandari

August 20, 2019

Why initial UTIs increase susceptibility to further infection
Prior infections can cause lasting changes to bladder’s immune response.
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August 12, 2019

Gut makeup could make diarrhea less likely
Molecular signature of a diarrhea-resistant gut found.
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August 1, 2019

Blood test is highly accurate at identifying Alzheimer’s before symptoms arise
When combined with age and genetic risk factor, test is 94% accurate.
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July 25, 2019

Dehdashti named Siegel Professor of Radiology
Recognized for using imaging to diagnose cancer, guide treatments.
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July 24, 2019

Culver named Sherwood Moore Professor of Radiology
Recognized for using light to map the brain.
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July 22, 2019

Genes linked to death from sepsis ID’d in mice
Targeting such genes may help treat deadly condition.
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July 18, 2019

Whelan named head of molecular microbiology
Virologist plans to advance microbiology research, public outreach on infectious diseases.
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July 8, 2019

Limbrick named T.S. Park, MD, Chair in Pediatric Neurosurgery
Honored for surgical treatment of cerebrospinal fluid disorders.
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July 3, 2019

Immune-boosting compound makes immunotherapy effective against pancreatic cancer
Chemical compound extends survival by months, in mice.
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June 24, 2019

Alzheimer’s missing link ID’d, answering what tips brain’s decline
Brain’s immune cells form nexus between two damaging Alzheimer’s proteins.
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June 20, 2019

Treatment for common cause of diarrhea more promising
Intestinal parasite Cryptosporidium successfully grown in lab using new technique.
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June 13, 2019

Deadly tick-borne virus cured with experimental flu drug, in mice
Bourbon virus has sickened people in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma.
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June 13, 2019

Once thought to be asexual, single-celled parasites caught in the act
Studying Leishmania parasites’ offspring could lead to improved treatment for deadly infections.
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June 5, 2019

To fight TB infection, early protection is crucial
New approach may aid development of more effective vaccine.
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May 29, 2019

Immune cells determine how fast certain tumors grow
Study suggests new approaches to treating NF1 brain tumors.
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May 9, 2019

Snapshot of chikungunya could lead to drugs, vaccines for viral arthritis
Researchers create detailed image of virus bound to protein found on cells in joints.
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May 6, 2019

Drug-resistant tuberculosis reversed in lab
New strategy may improve treatment for deadly infection.
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May 6, 2019

Perlmutter receives Spirit of Hope Award
Recognized for advocacy of basic research.
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April 30, 2019

Colonna, Ley elected to National Academy of Sciences
School of Medicine scientists among 100 new members nationwide.
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April 30, 2019

$5.1 million to target silent cause of heart attacks, strokes
Funding supports effort to identify, treat vulnerable plaque in arteries.
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April 26, 2019

Newfound autoimmune syndrome causes muscle pain, weakness
Rare syndrome can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs.
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April 26, 2019

Wearable motion detectors identify subtle motor deficits in children
Could lead to early intervention, help prevent disability.
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April 25, 2019

Zipfel named head of neurosurgery
Also will become neurosurgeon-in-chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
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April 18, 2019

Lithium boosts muscle strength in mice with rare muscular dystrophy
New drug target identified.
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