Deep phenotyping of human brain organoid models of autism spectrum disorder to unravel disease heterogeneity and develop biomarkers and treatments

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Research Objective We will uncover pathways through which ASD mutations cause disease and close the gap from disease research to therapeutic testing using organoids, primary human neurons, machine learning and…

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Base Editing, Single-Cell Multiomics, and Cardiac Organoids to Decode Genetic Variants

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Research Objective Develop a high-throughput platform combining iPSC-derived cardiac organoids and CRISPR base editing to functionally assess missense variants in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Impact (i) Limited tools for functional interpretation of…

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High-Throughput Discovery of Embryo Formation Factors Using Stem Cell-Based Human Embryo Models

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Research Objective To integrate emulsion microfluidics-based encapsulation with AI-powered imaging to develop a high-throughput pipeline for stem cell-based embryo models. Impact We will overcome key bottlenecks to drive breakthroughs in…

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Dissecting the cellular and molecular interactions between embryo and endometrium during human implantation.

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Research Objective This research will define the dynamic mechanisms of human embryo implantation by integrating live imaging, spatial multi-omics, and gene editing in physiologically relevant stem cell-based models. Impact This…

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Next generation stem cell transplantation approaches for pediatric neurodegenerative disorders

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Research Objective A complete methodology for high efficiency, minimal toxicity hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for treatment of pediatric neurodegenerative disorders. Impact Improve treatment and outcomes for patients with neurodegenerative disorders…

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Genetic and Epigenetic Regulation of XIST and X-chromosome silencing in hiPSCs: Overcoming Barriers in Stem Cell-Based Therapies for Women’s Health

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Research Objective We study how the inactive X chromosome aberrantly reactivates in female pluripotent stem cells and develop ways to prevent it, enabling accurate modeling of female biology for research…

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