John S. Y. Ho

John S. Y. Ho is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National University of Singapore. His research focuses on developing wireless medical devices for real-time monitoring and intervention in treatment-resistant medical conditions. Notably, he has pioneered work on vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for depression and digital therapeutics. Ho holds a PhD in electrical engineering from Stanford University, where he was a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellow.

Professional accolades include the NRF Fellowship, NUS Young Investigator Award, and recognition on MIT TR35 and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia lists. His interdisciplinary work bridges engineering and medicine, addressing gaps in mental health treatment through innovative technologies.

• Education:
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University

Research interests center on neurostimulation therapies, depression biomarkers, and clinical outcome measurement. Key projects include large-scale trials evaluating VNS efficacy and digital tools like CT-152 for treatment-resistant depression. His work emphasizes translational research to improve patient care and reduce treatment resistance.

Publications highlight advancements in antidepressant pharmacology, metabolomics, and suicide risk assessment. Ho collaborates globally on initiatives like the RECOVER trial (VNS efficacy) and TX-YDSRN (adolescent mental health).

Current efforts focus on deploying AI-driven tools for mental health monitoring and optimizing measurement-based care in primary settings. No specific grants or labs are explicitly mentioned in the text.