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Sharing science to understand Long COVID

RECOVER Research Review (R3) Seminar Series

The goal of the R3 Seminar Series is to share the RECOVER Initiative’s research findings with researchers and the public. These seminars accelerate scientific discovery by allowing experts to share their latest insights on Long COVID and related conditions. Some R3 sessions also inform the public about other research on Long COVID. You can find recordings of all R3 Seminar sessions in the Previous Seminars section below.

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Effectiveness of Paxlovid in Protecting Against Long COVID: EHR Insights

A recap of the R3 Seminar is coming soon. View the recording on YouTube.

Sex Differences in Long COVID

During the March 11th RECOVER Research Review (R3) Seminar, RECOVER researchers shared findings from a recent study that examined how a person’s sex may affect their risk of developing Long COVID. Dimpy Shah, MD, PhD (University of Texas Health Science Center) presented results from the study, and Nora Singer, MD (Case Western Reserve University, MetroHealth Medical Center) shared background about RECOVER’s adult observational study population and ideas for future research in this area.

Characterization of PASC and investigation of biomarkers: Insights from the RECOVER adult cohort

During the February 11th RECOVER Research Review (R3) Seminar, Dr. Grace McComsey (Case Western Reserve University) and Dr. Kristine Erlandson (University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus) discussed how biomarkers – signs of disease that can be observed and measured – may provide information that will improve researchers’ ability to understand, diagnose, prevent, and treat Long COVID. Dr. McComsey and Dr. Linda Geng (Stanford University) also discussed recent updates to and findings from the RECOVER-Adult Long COVID Research Index.  

Ethical considerations for enrolling “invested parties” in large-scale clinical studies: Insights from the RECOVER Initiative

During the January 28th RECOVER Research Review (R3) Seminar, Dr. Kellie Owens, PhD (NYU Grossman School of Medicine) shared ethical guidance for enrolling individuals in clinical studies who have direct involvement with the research. Dr. Owens was joined by co-authors Leah Castro, MA (RECOVER Community and Caregiver Representative) and Rebecca Letts (RECOVER Patient and Caregiver Representative), who described Representatives’ important role in designing RECOVER clinical studies and developing peer-reviewed research publications.

Persistent SARS-CoV-2 antigens and correlation with Long COVID symptoms: Findings from a multi-cohort study

During the December 10th RECOVER Research Review (R3) Seminar, researchers described a recent pathobiology study investigating viral persistence, or when SARS-CoV-2 remains in a person’s body and continues to cause changes even after they recover from their initial sickness. The study’s findings suggest that viral persistence could be one reason why some people experience certain symptoms of Long COVID.

Vaccine response and time to recovery from COVID-19 in a multi-cohort collaborative (C4R)

During the November 12th RECOVER Research Review (R3) Seminar, researchers described how they are studying people’s health and habits both before and during the pandemic to answer important questions about COVID-19 and its long-term effects. Specifically, two studies using data collected by the Collaborative Cohort of Cohorts for COVID-19 Research (C4R) have identified several different factors that could impact the protective effects of COVID-19 vaccines.

Patterns of PASC with Initial COVID-19 Infections and Reinfections: EHR Insights

By reviewing patient medical records from as early as March 2020, the findings from these studies provide insights into potential risks associated with developing Long COVID.

Advancing Long COVID Research by Fostering Collaboration between RECOVER and the All of Us Research Program

During the October 8th RECOVER Research Review (R3) Seminar, researchers described how RECOVER and the All of Us Research Program collaborate to advance our understanding of Long COVID. These different National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiatives are sharing health data and developing innovative tools to gain important insights from that data.

Characterization of Long COVID Among Children and Adolescents, Cohort Insights

During the September 10th RECOVER Research Review (R3) Seminar, RECOVER researchers presented some early findings from the RECOVER Pediatric Observational Cohort study. They presented a symptom-based approach for identifying children and adolescents with Long COVID from a study published in JAMA.

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