Publications

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> https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adj7686

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

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

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

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