Posts by Collection

Portfolio item number 1

Short description of portfolio item number 1

Portfolio item number 2

Short description of portfolio item number 2

Vaccination patterns, disparities, and policy among Asian-Americans and Asians living in the USA

Published in The Lancet Global Health, 2022

In this conference proceeding, we examined National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data from 2015–18 to analyse the vaccination patterns, factors, and trends of Chinese, Asian Indian, Filipino, other Asian, and non-Hispanic White adults (n=253,626) for seven vaccines recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A Jamal, R Wang, Z Wang, S Dan, M Srinivasan, G Kim, L Palaniappan, J Singh, S Kappagoda. "Vaccination patterns, disparities, and policy among Asian-Americans and Asians living in the USA." The Lancet Global Health Volume 10 (2022) Page S27, ISSN 2214-109X. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(22)00156-5

Precision Sleep Medicine: Variations in Sleep Quality Among Asian Americans in the National Health Interview Survey (2006-2018)

Published in Online Abstract Issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2022

In this conference proceeding, we examined National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data from 2006–2018 to analyse the sleep patterns, factors, and trends of Chinese, Asian Indian, Filipino, other Asian, and non-Hispanic White adults (n=880,210).

R Wang, A Jamal, Z Wang, S Dan, M Srinivasan, L Eggert, "Precision Sleep Medicine: Variations in Sleep Quality Among Asian Americans in the National Health Interview Survey (2006-2018)," Online Abstract Issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Volume 205, May 2022. https://doi.org/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2022.205.1_MeetingAbstracts.A3774

Disparities and Trends in Routine Adult Vaccination Rates Among Disaggregated Asian American Subgroups, National Health Interview Survey 2006–2018

Published in AJPM Focus, 2023

In this paper, we examined National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data from 2015–18 to analyse the vaccination patterns, factors, and trends of Chinese, Asian Indian, Filipino, other Asian, and non-Hispanic White adults (n=253,626) for seven vaccines recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We found that Asian Americans have lower rates of some routine vaccines than non-Hispanic Whites, foreign-born Asian Americans have lower vaccination rates than their U.S.-born counterparts, and vaccination rates and trends vary significantly among Asian subgroups. Thus, culturally-targeted public health interventions may improve vaccination rates.

Ziqing Wang, Armaan Jamal, Ryan Wang, Shozen Dan, Shanthi Kappagoda, Gloria Kim, Latha Palaniappan, Jin Long, Jaiveer Singh, Malathi Srinivasan. "Disparities and Trends in Routine Adult Vaccination Rates Among Disaggregated Asian American Subgroups, National Health Interview Survey 2006–2018." AJPM Focus Volume 2, Issue 1 (2023), 100044, ISSN 2773-0654. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773065422000426?via%3Dihub

Towards Precision Sleep Medicine: Variations in Sleep Quality Among Disaggregated Asian Americans in the National Health Interview Survey (2006-2018)

Published in Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 2023

In this paper, we examined National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data from 2006–2018 to analyse the sleep patterns, factors, and trends of Chinese, Asian Indian, Filipino, other Asian, and non-Hispanic White adults (n=880,210). We found that Filipinos had the worst sleep outcomes, while Asian Indians had significantly better sleep outcomes. All Asian subgroups were less likely to report using sleep medications than NHWs. Foreign-born status had a negative association with sufficient sleep duration in Filipinos but a positive association in Asian Indians and Chinese. These findings highlight the importance of disaggregating Asian ethnic subgroups to address their health needs.

R Wang*, A Jamal*, Z Wang, S Dan, M Srinivasan, G Kim, J Long, L Palaniappan, J Singh, L Eggert. "Towards Precision Sleep Medicine: Variations in Sleep Quality Among Disaggregated Asian Americans in the National Health Interview Survey (2006-2018)" J Clin Sleep Med. 2023;19(7):1259–1270. https://doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.10558

Acoustically-Targeted Measurement of Transgene Expression in the Brain

Published in Science Advances, 2024

Gene expression is a critical component of brain physiology and activity, but monitoring this expression in the living brain represents a significant challenge. Here, we introduce a new paradigm called Recovery of Markers through InSonation (REMIS) for noninvasive measurement of gene expression in the brain with cell-type, spatial, and temporal specificity.

J Seo, J Trippett, Z Huang, S Lee, S Nouraein, R Wang, J Szablowski, “Acoustically targeted measurement of transgene expression in the brain”, Science Advances 10, eadj7686 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adj7686

Noninvasive Multiplexed Neuromodulation via Acoustically Targeted Chemogenetics

Research work at Rice University with the Szablowski Lab for Noninvasive Neuroengineering, Feb 2022 to May 2024

We are designing Acoustically Targeted Chemogenetics to target and modulate multiple sites of the brain independently. If successful, we could independently modulate different nodes of neural networks to treat complex disorders.

Designing Decoders for Brain-Computer Interfaces

Research work at University of Washington Center for Neurotechnology with the Orsborn Lab, May 2023 to July 2024

Successful implementation of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) hinges upon the accurate, efficient, and precise decoding of brain signals. I implemented a cross-modal, self-supervised neural decoder paradigm for BCIs that could expand the practicality and accessibility of BCIs.

Noninvasive monitoring of gene expression in the brain

Research work at Rice University with the Szablowski Lab for Noninvasive Neuroengineering, Jan 2023 to August 2024

Using synthetic markers of gene expression and focused ultrasound for blood-brain barrier opening (FUS-BBBO), we successfully developed a precise, sensitive, noninvasive paradigm for monitoring gene expression in the brain called Recovery of Markers through InSonation (REMIS).

Variations in Sleep Outcomes Among Disaggregated Asian Americans

Research work at Stanford University School of Medicine with the Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE), April 2021 to July 2023

Asian Americans (AAs) report higher rates of insufficient sleep than other groups nationally. It is unclear how sleep outcomes differ among disaggregated Asian subgroups. The National Health Interview Survey was used to analyze self-reported sleep quality and duration measures for AA subgroups to inform policies and future research. Filipinos report poor sleep outcomes and Asian Indians report significantly better sleep outcomes, highlighting the importance of disaggregating Asians.

Disparities and Trends in Adult Vaccination Rates Among Asian Americans

Research work at Stanford University School of Medicine with the Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE), April 2021 to July 2023

Little is known about vaccination rates among disaggregated Asian-American (AA) subgroups. Using the National Health Interview Survey, we analyzed recent vaccination rates (2015-2018, n=188,250) and trends (2006-2018) among Chinese, Asian Indian, Filipino, other Asian, and non-Hispanic White (NHW) adults for six vaccines (Human Papillomavirus, hepatitis B, pneumococcal, influenza, tetanus-diphtheria, and shingles vaccines). This project aimed to help inform policies aimed at increasing vaccine uptake. Foreign-born AAs have lower vaccination rates than US-born AAs. AAs have lower rates in some vaccines than NHW.

Calibrating Stereotaxic Coordinates via Fringe Projection Profilometry

Research work at Rice University with the Szablowski Lab for Noninvasive Neuroengineering, Jan 2021 to March 2022

Using fringe projection profilometry (FPP), a computer vision technique based on structured illumination, I took on a project improving the calibraiton process of Focused Ultrasound (FUS).

Talk 1 on Relevant Topic in Your Field

Published: March 01, 2012

This is a description of your talk, which is a markdown files that can be all markdown-ified like any other post. Yay markdown!

Tutorial 1 on Relevant Topic in Your Field

Published: March 01, 2013

More information here

Talk 2 on Relevant Topic in Your Field

Published: February 01, 2014

More information here

Conference Proceeding talk 3 on Relevant Topic in Your Field

Published: March 01, 2014

This is a description of your conference proceedings talk, note the different field in type. You can put anything in this field.

Teaching Assistant, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (BIOS 385/585) (F22)

Undergraduate & Graduate course, Rice University, Department of Biosciences, 2022

Teaching assistant under Dr. Cana Ross. Class of 60 upper-level undergraduates and graduate students. Topics include cellular, molecular, and integrative mechanisms of neural function, including membrane and axon physiology, synaptic transmission and plasticity, sensory transduction and processing.

Instructor, Rice NeuroCamp

High School summer program, Rice University, 2025

Taught 4 courses to 150+ high school students across 2 years in a free virtual and in-person summer neuroscience program.
NeuroCamp 2023 courses: Neuroscience & Technology, Philosophy of Mind
NeuroCamp 2022 courses: Neuroscience Research, Undergraduate Experiences