Negin Rahimzadeh, Swarup Lab
Lab Affiliation: Vivek Swarup Lab Title: Unraveling Cellular Heterogeneity in Neurodegenerative Diseases Abstract: Neuronal loss and damage are key features of various neurodegenerative diseases (ND). Despite extensive research, the exact etiology of gradual neuronal...
Yueqi Ren, Stark Lab
Lab Affiliation: Craig Stark Lab Title: Improving clinical efficiency in Alzheimer’s disease screening and progression tracking using statistical machine learning Abstract: Alzheimer’s is a costly disease that affects millions of people. Its prevalence is exacerbated...
Sam Morabito, Swarup Lab
Lab Affiliation: Vivek Swarup Lab Title: Spatial and single-nucleus transcriptomic analysis of genetic and sporadic forms of Alzheimer's disease Abstract: The pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) varies greatly depending on environmental and heritable factors....
Sarah Eldeen, Botvinick Lab
Lab Affiliation: Elliot Botvinick Lab Title: Deep learning-powered virtual fluorescent labeling of vascular structures in engineered tissues Abstract: Capillary morphogenesis and angiogenesis are crucial to the fields of therapeutic implantable devices, tumor growth,...
Kai Silkwood, Lander Lab
Lab Affiliation: Arthur Lander Lab Title: Towards the Identification of Critical State Transitions in scRNAseq Data Abstract: In theory, scRNAseq data should provide a strong platform for the detection of "tipping points" from one cell state from another. However, due...
Tatyana Lev, Lawson Lab
Lab Affiliation: Devon A. Lawson Lab Title: Aberrant epithelial differentiation in BRCA1-mutant breast cancer Abstract: BRCA1 is a large gene, with multiple cellular functions. Loss of BRCA1 preferentially results in the most aggressive subtype of breast cancer:...
Maggie Myers, Seldin and Lowengrub Lab
Lab Affiliation: Marcus Seldin and John Lowengrub Lab Title: Investigating Type II Diabetes with an ODE Model of Beta-cell Control and Glucose Homeostasis Abstract: Pancreatic insulin-producing beta-cells can dynamically react to changes in insulin resistance and...
Yueqi Ren, Stark Lab
Lab Affiliation: Craig Stark Lab Title: Screening for cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s using cost-effective data Abstract: Access to geriatric care is important for managing Alzheimer’s and related dementias, but expert time and clinical resources are limited....
Katrina Bartas, Beier Lab
Lab Affiliation: Kevin Beier Lab Title: Early Brain Changes in Mouse Models of Alzheimer’s Disease and Drug Addiction Abstract: In the progression of AD, changes in the brain occur before cognitive deficits are detectable. To better understand these early changes at a...
Jing Yan, Yale University
Lab Affiliation: Yale University Title: Bacterial biofilm as self-shaping active matter Abstract: Biofilms, surface‐attached communities of bacterial cells, are a concern in health and in industrial operations because of persistent infections, clogging of flows, and...