research

Single-cell transcriptome of retinal myeloid cells in response to transplantation of human neurons reveals reversibility of microglial activation

Preprint on bioRxiv

Paper publishing to Molecular Therapy

Poster accepted to 2025 Children's Tumor Foundation NF Conference

This research investigates the cellular responses of retinal myeloid cells following human neuron transplantation, using single-cell RNA sequencing to reveal the dynamic and reversible nature of microglial activation in the context of retinal regenerative therapies.

A Comprehensive Exploration of Digital Twinning in Spine Surgery

Published in Clinical Spine Surgery

Poster presented at Congress of Neurological Surgeons Conference, Houston, TX. October 2024

This study explores the application of digital twin technology in spine surgery, examining how virtual replicas of patients can enhance surgical planning, improve outcomes, and reduce complications through advanced modeling and simulation techniques.

Poster presented at TJHSST Science and Engineering Fair

This research develops a comprehensive single-cell RNA sequencing atlas of mouse retinal cells across developmental stages (E11 to P14), providing researchers with a platform for investigating changes in intrinsic retinal genetic heterogeneity and extrinsic cell-cell interactions over time to improve retinal organoid modeling for disease research.

Poster presented at 2025 ASSIP Poster Fair

This project applies a spatial mismatch framework to quantify where heat hazard exceeds cooling access in New York City, integrating FEMA NRI metrics, cooling-access measures, and demographic data to identify high-risk, low-access clusters and produce actionable targets for equitable cooling center placement.