Multiomic Studies of Idiopathic Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ID/ASD)

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Research Objective We provide mechanistic insight into idiopathic Intellectual Disability (ID) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) based on aberrant redox-mediated posttranslational modifications related to air pollution Impact How air pollution…

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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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