Feb. 13, 2024
Mai-Lan Ho
Mai-Lan Ho, MD, is an accomplished neuroradiology physician-scientist and leader specializing in the full scope of advanced imaging. Dr. Ho has clinical expertise in advanced neuroimaging techniques and genotype-phenotype correlation in complex diseases. Her research focus involves radiologic technology development, quantitative image analysis and imaging genomics. Dr. Ho also leads multiple national and international initiatives for data science and precision health and serves on national/international society committees and editorial boards dedicated to advanced imaging and AI. Dr. Ho’s research program involves the three key focus areas of translational advanced imaging, imaging genomics and artificial intelligence, improving imaging technology, implementation and…
Jan. 3, 2024
Jinpu Li
Dec. 11, 2023
Abdul Ghani
Abdul Ghani, a PHD Researcher at the University of Missouri-Columbia specializing in Genome Data Analysis and Data Processing, is an accomplished professional with a stellar academic record. In the Digital Biology Lab, Abdul contributes to pipeline development for genome datasets and backend solutions for informatics-related data products. With a background in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Abdul has over six years of experience as a Software Engineer, particularly excelling in data product development. Notably, Abdul earned the distinction of being a Gold Medalist in their Master of Science (MS-CS) program and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science (BS-EE)…
Dec. 11, 2023
Sania Awan
Hey there, I’m Sania, your friendly neighborhood tech enthusiast with five years of experience, ready to dive into the exciting world where computers meet biology! Having spent the last half-decade navigating the data realm, I’ve decided it’s time for a new adventure – a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics. Buckle up, because it’s not just a switch in gears; it’s my commitment to infusing some coding magic into the scientific groove. With a background in Deep Learning, Big Data optimization, and Scalable Data Architectures, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. Beyond the corporate hustle, I’m on a mission…
Nov. 29, 2023
Gillian Bartlett
Nov. 28, 2023
Mary York
Hi all, I’m Mary. I’m from Lonedell, a small rural town in eastern Missouri. I went into my undergraduate degree with a passion for biology and helping others. Towards the end of my degree I realized how important and abundant data is in modern biological research. So, I decided to go into a computationally heavy M.S. degree with no computational background, and it stuck! My master’s thesis was aimed at improving the classification of Alzheimers disease status from MRS derived data by using Bayesian networks to simulate new observations. I made connections in the Bioinformatics and Analytics Core throughout my…
Nov. 28, 2023
Joseph Soundararajan
I am a Ph.D. student with experience in biological and data science. As a graduate student, currently in training to use tools to increase biomedical productivity and improve the impact of our research on improving public health. As an undergraduate, my research included the possible role of vitamin E in the regeneration of testicular tissue in zebrafish after injury. As such, I have experience working with animal models, including zebrafish and mice. Currently at Mizzou, I am working with Dr. Dong Xu on using GNN (graphical Neural Networks) in analyzing and visualizing large sets of single-cell RNA data. This methods…
Nov. 28, 2023
Pallav Singh
I am Pallav Singh, a passionate Bioinformatics Ph.D. student. My project aims to democratize multiomics visualization through an innovative web portal, simplifying data analysis and empowering researchers to extract valuable insights from complex biological datasets.
Nov. 27, 2023
Farzaneh Esmaili
Farzaneh is currently pursuing her PhD in Bioinformatics at the University of Missouri, building on her previous master’s degree in Software and IT Engineering from Iran. Known for her vibrant energy and passion for coding, her famous phrase “I’m coding and doing awesome” encapsulates her lifelong dedication to technology and innovation. Beyond academia, she finds joy in outdoor activities and dance, embodying an active lifestyle. Her passion lies at the intersection of AI and its applications in bioinformatics. With a solid foundation in natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision, she is driven by the conviction that AI can significantly…