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Andrea BauerView profile

Associate Professor

• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
• Hand Surgery
• Upper Extremity Surgery
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Dr. Andrea Bauer is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and an Orthopedic Surgeon at Boston Children's Hospital, where she serves as Director of the Brachial Plexus Program and Director of Faculty Development. She also serves as Co-School Physician at Berklee. Dr. Bauer is a specialist in pediatric hand, upper extremity, and peripheral nerve surgery, with a particular focus on brachial plexus birth injury, congenital hand differences, and peripheral nerve injuries. Dr. Bauer completed her undergraduate education at Princeton University (2001), medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (2005), orthopedic surgery residency at Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program (2010), hand surgery fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital (2011), and pediatric hand surgery fellowship at Shriners Hospital for Children in Sacramento, CA (2011). Dr. Bauer's research primarily focuses on improving outcomes for children with brachial plexus birth injuries through early diagnosis and intervention. She has extensive expertise in congenital hand differences and peripheral nerve injuries in children. Her work bridges clinical practice and research to advance pediatric orthopedic care, particularly in complex nerve injuries and congenital conditions. She has been instrumental in developing protocols for diagnosing and treating brachial plexus injuries in infants, with an emphasis on improving functional outcomes. Analysis of Dr. Bauer's recent publications reveals a strong focus on brachial plexus birth injuries, congenital hand differences, and pediatric orthopedic conditions. Her work spans diagnostic techniques (particularly MRI), surgical interventions, and outcomes research. She has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between perinatal factors and injury severity, developing return-to-play protocols for young athletes, and improving diagnostic accuracy for nerve injuries. Her research often involves multi-center collaborations and registry-based studies, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based practice in pediatric orthopedics. Dr. Bauer received the competitive Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society Traveling Fellowship in 2014, which she used to visit three centers specializing in brachial plexus birth injury treatment. This fellowship allowed her to bring innovative techniques and approaches back to Boston Children's Hospital, continuing the institution's legacy of advancing care for children with brachial plexus injuries. As Director of the Brachial Plexus Program at Boston Children's Hospital, Dr. Bauer oversees a comprehensive program dedicated to the care of children with brachial plexus injuries. The program includes multidisciplinary teams of surgeons, therapists, and researchers working together to provide optimal care from diagnosis through rehabilitation. Dr. Bauer also serves as Director of Faculty Development, playing a key role in mentoring junior faculty and shaping the educational mission of the department. Her clinical work spans multiple locations including Boston, Lexington, and Waltham, ensuring broad access to specialized pediatric orthopedic care.

Leanne M. CurrieView profile

Associate Professor

• Nursing Informatics
• Health Information Technology
• Patient-Centered Care
• +7 more

Leanne M. Currie is an Associate Professor at the UBC School of Nursing , part of the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Applied Science. Her work bridges nursing practice with health informatics, focusing on technology-mediated stigma reduction, usability design, and equity in digital health platforms. Nursing Informatics Health Information Technology Virtual Health Systems Stigma Reduction in Digital Platforms Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Technology Community and Rural Health Equity Her recent research explores EHR compatibility, mHealth adoption, and the social determinants of critical illness recovery. She develops tailored digital tools for patient self-management and integrates Indigenous knowledge frameworks into health informatics curricula. Her work emphasizes human-centered design, safety in clinical technology, and cross-sectoral collaboration. Dr. Currie's publications highlight partnerships with healthcare providers to address technology-related safety events, co-design of person-centered apps, and the impact of digital tools on nurse emotional exhaustion. She actively contributes to defining anti-stigma design guidelines and advancing fair classification systems in health equity.

Xiaonan LuView profile

Professor

• Food Safety
• Food Microbiology
• Molecular Microbiology
• +7 more

Xiaonan Lu is a Professor at McGill University's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, holding the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry. They serve as a Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Food Safety, Ian & Jayne Munro Chair in Food Safety, and William Dawson Scholar. Their research spans multiple critical areas within food safety and analytical food science. Dr. Lu's research focuses on developing innovative detection technologies for food safety applications. Their work integrates food microbiology, analytical chemistry, and engineering to address challenges in pathogen detection, food authentication, and contaminant analysis. Key research areas include food safety engineering, food synthetic biology, cellular agriculture, and the development of smart materials for food applications. They employ advanced techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, CRISPR-based detection systems, microfluidics, and machine learning to create rapid, sensitive detection methods. Analysis of Dr. Lu's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical food safety solutions with immediate industry applications. Their work spans multiple food safety challenges including pathogen detection (particularly Campylobacter), mycotoxin analysis, food authentication, and novel antimicrobial approaches. The research demonstrates a clear progression toward more sensitive, rapid, and field-deployable detection technologies, with increasing integration of machine learning and advanced materials science. Scientific awards: Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Food Safety William Dawson Scholar Ian & Jayne Munro Chair in Food Safety Dr. Lu leads a research group focused on food safety engineering and detection technologies. Their work has significant implications for food industry practices, regulatory frameworks, and consumer protection. Current research directions include the development of next-generation antimicrobial resistance surveillance systems, smart traceability solutions, and advanced detection platforms for foodborne hazards. Their laboratory utilizes cutting-edge instrumentation for molecular analysis, microfluidics development, and food microbiology studies.

Christy F. LandesView profile

Professor

• Physical Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Materials Chemistry
• +5 more

Christy F. Landes is the Jerry A. Walker Endowed Chair in Chemistry and Professor of Chemistry at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with additional appointments as Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Research Lab, and as an Affiliate in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. She joined UIUC in 2023 after serving as the Kenneth S. Pitzer-Schlumberger Chair of Chemistry at Rice University. Education: B.S. in Chemistry, George Mason University (1998) Ph.D. in Chemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology (2003) Postdoctoral positions at University of Oregon and University of Texas at Austin Professor Landes' research focuses on physical, analytical and materials chemistry with emphasis on predictive separations, spectro-electrochemistry, protein dynamics at interfaces, imaging and signal processing, and single-molecule spectroscopy. Her work aims to understand complex structure-function relationships in biological processes to inspire innovation for materials design. The Landes Research Group develops new spectroscopic tools to image chemical dynamics at interfaces at the limit of a single event, creating new models to understand and predict macroscale processes like protein separation and photocatalysis. Her research spans several specific areas including predictive separations, spectro-electrochemistry, protein dynamics at interfaces, computational imaging/AI/data science, and interfacial energy and charge transfer in hybrid nanomaterials. By studying individual molecules rather than ensembles, her group can identify the chemical complexity of nanoscale interfacial dynamics and reveal underlying populations that form ensemble measurements. Scientific Awards: 2023 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2024 Kazuhiko Kinosita Award in Single-Molecule Biophysics 2020 Award for Special Creativity, National Science Foundation 2019 Kavli Fellow, U.S. National Academy of Sciences 2016 Early Career Award in Experimental Physical Chemistry, American Chemical Society 2011 NSF CAREER Award Professor Landes has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students throughout her career at University of Houston, Rice University, and now at UIUC. Her research has been supported by various grants including NSF funding. Her group has developed innovative methods to break the Abbe diffraction limit, achieving spatial resolutions of just a few nanometers and time resolutions faster than traditional cameras frame times. The Landes Research Group at UIUC continues to develop new spectroscopic tools to image chemical dynamics at interfaces, with specific focus areas including predictive separations, spectro-electrochemistry, protein dynamics at interfaces, computational imaging/AI/data science, and interfacial energy and charge transfer in hybrid nanomaterials.

Daniel P. SchragView profile

Professor

• Geochemical oceanography
• Stable isotope geochemistry
• Paleoclimatology
• +5 more

Daniel P. Schrag is the Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology, Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering, and Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, with additional roles in the John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences and the Harvard Kennedy School, where he co-directs the Program on Science, Technology, and Public Policy at the Belfer Center. Harvard University Center for the Environment Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences Harvard Kennedy School (Belfer Center) His research spans Geochemical Oceanography , Stable Isotope Geochemistry , and Paleoclimatology , with a focus on understanding historical climate patterns, carbon cycle dynamics, and ocean temperature reconstructions. His work also addresses modern challenges like Climate Change , Carbon Sequestration , and Energy Technology , integrating scientific and policy-oriented approaches. Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary work, including Border Carbon Adjustments for climate finance, Direct Air Capture Technologies , and analyses of Millennial-Scale Sea Level Changes . He explores Geoengineering , Climate Policy Economics , and Isotopic Records of Earth's history. Daniel P. Schrag's work bridges Earth Science and Policy Design , emphasizing actionable solutions to energy and climate challenges. He leads initiatives connecting academia to global policy frameworks, ensuring scientific rigor informs practical mitigation strategies.

Meng CuiView profile

Associate Professor

• Neurophotonics
• Biomedical Imaging
• Adaptive Optics
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Meng Cui is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biology at Purdue University. He received his PhD in Physics from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and served as a Janelia Lab Head at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (2010–2015). His research focuses on neurophotonics and biomedical imaging, particularly on developing transformative technologies for deep brain imaging and multiscale neural interface. Current Affiliation: Purdue University Alumni Affiliation: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Education: PhD in Physics (University of Michigan at Ann Arbor) His research has received major NIH grants including the BRAIN Initiative U01 and R01 awards. Key inventions include the COMPACT (Clear Optically Matched Panoramic Access Channel Technique), Optical Gearbox, and GTAO (Geometric Transformation Adaptive Optics), which significantly advance deep tissue imaging and high-speed neural recording. His lab has produced 15+ high-impact publications in journals like Nature Methods , Nature Communications , and Optics Express , covering neurophotonic tools, adaptive optics, computational imaging, and wavefront engineering. Collaborations span institutions including UCSD, University of Michigan, and UT Southwestern. Scientific Awards: Purdue Faculty Scholar (2025), Hitachi High-Tech Best Presentation Award (2023), NIH Grants (2024–2019) Current Students: Jiaxuan Xu, Yuting Li, Hehai Jiang, Jianian Lin, Chenmao Wang, Shiyi Sun Notable Alumni: Lingjie Kong (Tsinghua), Jung-Hoon Park (UNIST), Reto Fiolka (UT Southwestern) The Cui Research Group operates in the Bindley Bioscience Center, emphasizing the synergy of teaching, research, and technology development. Recent projects include high-throughput imaging systems, ultra-low light videography, and whole mammalian brain neurophotonic interfaces.

Altea PericoliView profile

Research Fellow

• Humanitarian Aid
• Gulf States Foreign Policy
• Islamic Social Welfare
• +3 more

Dr. Altea Pericoli is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Lund University's Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) and Department of Political Science, with additional affiliation to the MECW (The Middle East in the Contemporary World) project. Her research examines geopolitical dimensions of humanitarian aid, focusing on Gulf States' contributions in conflict zones and Islamic social welfare mechanisms. She earned her PhD in Institutions and Policies from Milan's Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in 2023, complemented by visiting research periods at Durham University, Oxford Center for Islamic Studies, Vienna University, Doha Institute, and Chr. Michelsen Institute. Her doctoral work earned the BRISMES Early Career Development Scholarship for monograph development. Pericoli's research centers on Islamic financing instruments (particularly zakat) for social protection in protracted crises, analyzing Gulf donors' humanitarian strategies across the Middle East, Horn of Africa, and South Asia. Her work bridges political science and Islamic studies, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals on poverty reduction and peacebuilding through examinations of religious funding mechanisms in contexts like Gaza, Somalia, and Bangladesh refugee crises. Her publication trends reveal concentrated analysis of Qatar and UAE foreign aid strategies, with growing emphasis on innovative refugee financing through Islamic instruments and the interplay between religious funding and international humanitarian frameworks. Recent works increasingly address statelessness challenges and pandemic responses using Islamic finance mechanisms. Her scholarly recognition includes: BRISMES Early Career Development Scholarship (2023) for doctoral monograph development Sir William Luce Fellowship at Durham University (2024) Pericoli actively contributes to major research initiatives as core personnel in SWEMENA (Swedish Middle East and North Africa Network) and MECW 2.0, demonstrating extensive collaboration across European and Middle Eastern institutions. While formal student supervision isn't documented, her workshop organization and conference presentations indicate active research community mentorship. Embedded within Lund University's Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies, she participates in interdisciplinary networks facilitating comparative analysis of humanitarian governance and Gulf State foreign policies through projects connecting Swedish, European, and Middle Eastern academic communities.

• Physical Oceanography
• Southern Ocean Dynamics
• Ocean Circulation
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Fabien Roquet is a Professor at the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on physical oceanography, particularly the Southern Ocean circulation, thermodynamics, and the development of animal-borne CTD tags for polar data collection. He explores how ocean mixing and buoyancy forcing influence global overturning circulation and climate regulation. University: University of Gothenburg Department: Marine Sciences Affiliation: Active in Southern Ocean research collaborations His work emphasizes polar ocean dynamics, data collection via marine mammals, and climate modeling. Recent publications analyze the Southern Ocean's role in global overturning circulation, stratification, and the impact of buoyancy forcing on climate systems. Article trends highlight collaborations with international teams and applications of animal-borne sensors in polar regions. Key themes include ocean mixing, thermohaline circulation, polynya formation, and climate-ecosystem interactions. He has contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives like AniBOS (Animal Borne Ocean Sensors) and co-developed advanced CTD tagging technology for marine mammals. His research spans physical oceanography, climate science, and marine ecological monitoring.

• Endourology
• kidney stone disease
• radiation safety
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Sero Andonian is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and an Associate Investigator at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) at the Glen site. He specializes in Adult Urology within the Department of Surgery at the MUHC, with a primary focus on the Metabolic Disorders and Complications Program. Dr. Andonian's research spans multiple critical areas in urology, with particular emphasis on Endourology , kidney stone disease , radiation safety , medical education , minimally invasive surgery , and laparoscopy . His work has significantly advanced understanding of kidney stone disease management, patient quality of life impacts, and innovative surgical techniques. He has developed assessment tools like the Canadian Endourological Group Stent Symptom Score (CEGSSS) and contributed to national practice guidelines. Analysis of Dr. Andonian's publication record reveals a consistent focus on improving clinical outcomes for stone disease patients. His research encompasses epidemiological studies, surgical technique comparisons, quality of life assessments, and radiation safety protocols. Recent work includes investigations into vacuum-assisted versus traditional percutaneous nephrolithotomy, fluoroless ureteroscopy techniques, and the impact of bilateral stone disease on patient outcomes. As an active member of the Metabolic Disorders and Complications Program at RI-MUHC, Dr. Andonian collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to investigate the metabolic factors underlying urological conditions. His research bridges clinical practice with scientific investigation, ensuring that patient care is informed by the latest evidence-based approaches. He also contributes significantly to urology education through simulation-based training development and assessment of surgical competencies.

Luca ModeneseView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Computational biomechanics
• Musculoskeletal modeling
• Neuromuscular modeling
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Dr. Luca Modenese is a Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics at the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales (UNSW). A recipient of the prestigious Scientia Fellowship , his research focuses on computational biomechanics with specialization in musculoskeletal and neuromuscular modeling. He has extensive experience across institutions including Imperial College London, Griffith University, and Sheffield University. Education : Mechanical Engineering (summa cum laude), University of Padua (2008) PhD in Structural Biomechanics, Imperial College London (2013) Research Expertise spans musculoskeletal modeling, neuromuscular simulation, orthopaedic biomechanics, and predictive computational methods. His work integrates patient-specific modeling with finite element analysis and predictive simulations. Recent publications highlight advancements in GAN-based motion data generation , electromyography-informed models , and AI-enhanced biomechanical analysis . Scientific Recognition : Scientia Fellowship (UNSW) Athanasiou ABME Award (2021) Publication of the Year (Australia and New Zealand Society of Biomechanics, 2017) Griffith University Awards (2015) OpenSim Fellows Program (Stanford, 2014) Supervision & Collaboration : Currently supervising PhD students Arnault Caillet and Metin Bicer at Imperial College London as external supervisor. Actively involved in research partnerships with institutions including Imperial College London, Stanford University, and the Menzies Health Institute Queensland.

Laura PendergastView profile

Associate Professor

• Psychometrics
• Educational Assessment
• Equity in Psychological Measurement
• +3 more

Laura Pendergast serves as an Associate Professor at Temple University's College of Education and Human Development, where she teaches graduate courses including Tests and Measurements (EPSY 5529) and Clinical Supervision Seminar in School Psychology (SPSY 9687). Her academic work centers on advancing equity in psychological and educational assessment through rigorous psychometric methodologies. Her research program focuses on evaluating cross-cultural equivalence of social, emotional, and behavioral constructs using multivariate statistics, with particular emphasis on applications in school psychology and international contexts. She investigates how measurement science can improve decision-making processes in educational settings, especially in low-resource environments where assessment tools require cultural validation. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2018-2024) reveals consistent themes in validating cognitive and behavioral assessment instruments across diverse populations, with significant contributions to understanding environmental impacts on child development through the MAL-ED international study. Her work demonstrates methodological expertise in measurement invariance testing and scale development for global applications. Dr. Pendergast's research has secured substantial funding from major organizations: Society for the Study of School Psychology Institute for Education Sciences Spencer Foundation Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Her laboratory work involves large-scale international collaborations examining child development trajectories, with particular focus on cognitive assessment validity in low- and middle-income countries. Current projects investigate the interplay between environmental factors, nutritional status, and neurodevelopmental outcomes using sophisticated psychometric modeling techniques.

Andrea FossatiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Bacterial Defense Systems
• Phage Biology
• Virology
• +5 more

Andrea Fossati is a DDLS Fellow and Principal Investigator at Karolinska Institutet, leading the Fossati Lab at SciLifeLab. His research focuses on bacterial defense systems and phage biology, utilizing interaction proteomics and machine learning to develop novel strategies against antibiotic-resistant bacteria by disabling bacterial immunity during phage-bacterial warfare. Dr. Fossati's work centers on discovering bacterial defense mechanisms and phage counter-defense systems through advanced proteomic techniques like DIP-MS and quantitative interaction mapping. His lab integrates systems biology and machine learning to analyze host-pathogen interactions, with emphasis on jumbo phage infection mechanisms and lipid compartment formation. This research directly targets the enhancement of phage therapy efficacy by tilting the evolutionary balance toward phages. His publication trends reveal deep specialization in virology and microbiology, with dominant themes in bacterial immunity, phage-bacteria interactions, and proteomic methodology development. Over 80% of recent work involves jumbo phages and defense system characterization, while computational frameworks like PCprophet demonstrate cross-disciplinary integration of machine learning. Scientific awards: DDLS Fellow Dr. Fossati actively mentors the next generation of scientists, currently supervising two PhD students and collaborating with three postdoctoral researchers. His DDLS fellowship provides substantial research funding enabling cutting-edge instrumentation for proteomic analysis and high-throughput screening of phage-bacterial interactions, with recent grants focusing on quantitative interaction mapping and defense system discovery. The Fossati Lab operates within SciLifeLab's national infrastructure, maintaining close collaborations with leading proteomics and virology groups across Europe. The team specializes in next-generation interaction proteomics, developing novel methodologies for complex deconvolution while maintaining strong computational biology capabilities for data analysis and machine learning applications in host-pathogen systems.

Mark E. WarnerView profile

Professor

• Marine Biology
• Coral Physiology
• Phytoplankton Ecophysiology
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Mark E. Warner is a full Professor in the School of Marine Science & Policy at the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean & Environment . Based at the Lewes campus , he leads research bridging coral physiology, phytoplankton ecology, and climate-change impacts on marine symbioses. Education Ph.D., Ecology, University of Georgia, 1998 East-West Marine Biology Program, Northeastern University, 1991 B.S., Zoology, University of Georgia, 1992 Research Interests Professor Warner’s work centers on physiological ecology of phytoplankton and reef-building corals , with particular emphasis on algal–invertebrate symbioses . His laboratory investigates how temperature stress, ocean acidification, and nutrient regimes modulate the fitness of both Symbiodiniaceae (zooxanthellae) and their cnidarian hosts. A major thrust is understanding thermotolerance mechanisms that underpin coral resilience in a warming ocean, employing techniques from bio-optical fluorometry to stable-isotope probing . Additional foci include the ecology of harmful algal blooms , where he examines how dinoflagellate growth, toxicity, and fatty-acid profiles respond to multifactorial environmental change, and the development of low-cost, field-deployable instrumentation (e.g., CBASS) for standardized coral-stress diagnostics. Publication Trends Across the most recent 15 publications (2023-2025), the work spans coral bleaching physiology, symbiont diversity, thermal tolerance, and technology innovation . Themes include zooxanthellae–host fidelity , nutrient-transfer efficiency under heat stress , and portable bio-optical tools for reef monitoring , reflecting a trajectory from cellular mechanisms to ecosystem-scale applications. Scientific Awards No awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. Advising & Grants No specific student names or grant numbers were found in the supplied materials. Laboratory & Teams Professor Warner directs an active research group within the College of Earth, Ocean & Environment at the University of Delaware’s Lewes campus , housed in Cannon Laboratory (Room 232). The lab collaborates closely with the marine operations and instrumentation teams to advance coral-reef science and phytoplankton ecology.

Lauren TompkinsView profile

Associate Professor

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Dark Matter Detection
• +5 more

Lauren Tompkins is an Associate Professor of Physics in the School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University, holding appointments in the Physics Department. Her research focuses on fundamental particle interactions through participation in major international experiments including the ATLAS experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, the Light Dark Matter Experiment (LDMX) at SLAC, and the Heavy Photon Search (HPS) at Jefferson Laboratory. Her research interests span particle physics , dark matter detection , and advanced trigger systems . She investigates the Higgs boson's properties, searches for evidence of dark sectors through heavy flavor fermions, and develops FPGA-based real-time processing systems for particle detectors. Her group specializes in custom electronics for high-rate collision environments, particularly focusing on identifying rare events like Higgs boson production and potential dark matter signatures. Professor Tompkins' recent publications demonstrate strong focus on dark matter searches, Higgs boson physics, and advanced computing techniques. Her work bridges experimental particle physics with cutting-edge computational methods, particularly in deep learning applications for vertex reconstruction and FPGA-based trigger systems for the High Luminosity LHC upgrade. CAREER Award, National Science Foundation (2016-2021) Terman Fellow, Stanford University (2014-2017) US ATLAS Education and Public Outreach Award (awarded to group member Rocky Bala Garg) She actively mentors doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, currently advising Elizabeth Berzin, Noe Gonzalez, Sadaf Kadir, and Rory O'Dwyer as Doctoral Dissertation Advisor. Her group participates in multiple collaborative projects including the NSF Institute for Research and Innovation in Software for High Energy Physics (IRIS-HEP) and contributes to the development of the ACTS open source software project. The Tompkins Group maintains active research programs across three major experimental facilities in Switzerland, California, and Virginia.

• Neuroscience
• Genetic Access Tools Development
• Neural Circuit Mapping
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David Ng, PhD serves as Director of Genetic Access Tools and Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute. His work bridges molecular genetics and neuroscience through the development of precision tools for brain circuit investigation. Research focuses on neural circuit mapping and genetic access tool development , with emphasis on sensory-motor reflex assembly, synaptic organization, and disease-related pathways. His methodologies enable selective manipulation of specific brain cell types based on genetic identity. Key publications reveal expertise in: Spinal sensory-motor circuit organization (2019-2020) NMDA receptor regulation in schizophrenia (2011) Retinal cell development mechanisms (2015) Synaptic plasticity proteins (2009) Scientific recognition includes: Charles Epstein Trainee Research Award (Post-doctoral, 2007) Charles Epstein Trainee Research Award (Pre-doctoral, 2002) As Director of Custom Genetic Access Services, Ng leads a platform providing researchers with one-of-a-kind molecular tools for brain cell manipulation. The lab collaborates across Columbia's neuroscience ecosystem through advanced instrumentation, cellular imaging, and virology platforms, with recent work including pandemic-related diagnostic development.