Tara Sigdel

Tara Sigdel is an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), specializing in biomarker discovery and translational research in organ transplantation.1

Education and Career

Dr. Sigdel holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Miami University and completed his postdoctoral training at Stanford University.13 His academic journey includes:

• B.Sc. in Biology and Chemistry from Tribhuvan University, Nepal
• M.Sc. in Chemistry from Tribhuvan University, Nepal
• Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Miami University, Ohio
• Postdoctoral training at Stanford University

Professional Experience

Dr. Sigdel's career progression at UCSF includes:

• Associate Professor since July 2020
• Assistant Professor from April 2014 to June 2020

Prior to UCSF, he held positions at:

• California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute as Faculty Associate Scientist
• Stanford University Medical Center as Research Associate
• Stanford University as a postdoctoral researcher

Research Focus

Dr. Sigdel's research primarily focuses on:

• Identifying and validating diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for various diseases
• Investigating molecular mechanisms in organ transplant dysfunction and rejection
• Improving current organ monitoring post-transplantation
• Applying proteomics, immune response profiling, and gene expression analysis in biomarker discovery

Achievements and Impact

As a highly cited researcher in his field, Dr. Sigdel has made significant contributions to:

• Developing non-invasive biomarkers for monitoring disease status after organ transplantation
• Identifying proteins and antibodies elevated in various disease conditions
• Advancing the understanding of kidney transplant rejection and dysfunction

His work aims to improve early diagnosis and patient monitoring in transplantation and other medical fields.23