Manish Bhomia, PhD

I have over a decade of experience in identifying and validating microRNA-based biomarkers for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I work with a multidisciplinary team that includes clinicians, molecular biologists, biostatisticians, and engineers. I serve as both a principal investigator and co-investigator on NIH and DoD-funded projects aimed at translating miRNA biomarkers into clinical practice.

My expertise includes working with animal models of TBI for biomarker identification, as well as developing biomarkers and assays using human clinical samples. Our research has led to the discovery of a novel panel of microRNA biomarkers capable of detecting mild TBI in sports concussion as well as blast related TBI.

We are also developing a point-of-care assay for microRNA biomarkers detection. Concurrently, I am investigating novel therapeutic targets for TBI treatment and leading a recently funded CDMRP project exploring immunotherapeutic approaches. Mentoring is a fundamental aspect of my research career.

I am deeply committed to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, as well as summer students and interns from the USU medical school, recognizing their critical role in driving scientific progress.