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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).