Mykhaylo Usyk
Dr. Mykhaylo Usyk is a Research Assistant Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, specializing in integrating bioinformatics with epidemiology to uncover the underlying causes of human diseases. His work focuses on leveraging next-generation sequencing and advanced computational methods to study the microbiome’s role in disease processes. Dr. Usyk’s research highlights include the development of novel bioinformatic tools, such as the molBV algorithm for characterizing bacterial vaginosis, and groundbreaking studies on the microbiome’s influence on HPV and cancer outcomes. With over 40 peer-reviewed publications and extensive collaborations in microbiome research and cancer epidemiology, Dr. Usyk’s contributions aim to advance precision medicine and public health.
FeaturesThe shifting landscape of the cervicovaginal microbiome in chlamydia infection
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a remarkably common condition among women of reproductive age, affecting as many as a third of all women at any given time. Yet it remains surprisingly elusive.
