Maryse Lapierre-Landry

Maryse Lapierre-Landry, PhD, is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University's Case School of Engineering, with an affiliation to the School of Medicine. Her research focuses on advancing image processing techniques, including machine learning, for applications in biomedical optical imaging. Key areas include automated analysis of 3D microscopy and optical coherence tomography (OCT) data for applications such as corneal nerve evaluation, embryonic heart development, and vascular segmentation. Dr. Lapierre-Landry bridges the gap between novel optical instruments and biomedical scientists by developing algorithms for complex datasets.

Her work addresses challenges in segmenting blood vessels in embryonic hearts, analyzing corneal nerve patterns, and optimizing tissue segmentation without vascular contrast agents. Publications span topics like deep learning for 3D histology, nuclei detection in microscopy, and 4D OCT imaging of beating hearts. Her research emphasizes practical solutions for biomedical imaging challenges in ophthalmology, cardiology, and developmental biology.

Dr. Lapierre-Landry has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2013, with recent work focusing on corneal nerve activity, vagus nerve segmentation via micro-CT, and multiplexed virtual histology. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates engineering, computer science, and biology to advance medical diagnostics and research tools.