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Dr. Sossena Wood is an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with courtesy appointments in Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Neuroscience Institute. She holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (2011) and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering (2018) from the University of Pittsburgh, followed by a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship at CMU under Dr. Jana Kainerstorfer. Her research focuses on multi-modal, noninvasive imaging techniques to study cerebrovascular diseases like sickle cell disease (SCD), emphasizing neural mechanisms and healthcare equity.
Key research areas include hemodynamic imaging (MRI, NIRS, EEG), pain and cognitive deficits in SCD, and inclusive neurotechnology to address biases in medical devices. She leads the Wood Neuro Research Group, collaborating with the CMU-Pitt BRIDGE Center and institutions globally. Awards include the American Society of Hematology Abstract Achievement Award (2020) and recognition as a Women of Color Technology Rising Star (2021).
Her lab develops cutting-edge tools like anthropomorphic phantoms and MRI coils, and addresses algorithmic bias in devices like pulse oximeters. Educational contributions include teaching "Fundamentals of MRI and Neuroimaging Analysis" and outreach programs to engage underrepresented youth in STEM. Current collaborations focus on SCD mechanisms, pain biomarkers, and imaging equity.
Lab equipment includes 3T MRI systems, EEG setups, thermal stimulators, and advanced NIRS devices. She advises multiple graduate and undergraduate students, with recent alumni including Yuxuan Gu (M.S.) and Alexis Duong (B.S./M.S.).
