University at Buffalo · Mathematics & StatisticsMobile Health Innovations Lab
Wenyao Xu · Buffalo, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Wenyao Xu's lab focuses on developing innovative mobile health (mHealth) technologies for diagnosing and monitoring hearing disorders and chronic wounds. By utilizing smartphone-based systems, the lab aims to create accessible tools that improve patient care and empower individuals to manage their health at home. Their research seeks to bridge technological advancements with real-world healthcare needs, addressing significant public health challenges.
mHealthhearing disorderschronic woundspupillary responseblood perfusionsmartphone technologybiomarkersmachine learningtelehealthhealthcare access
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a smartphone-based system for objective assessment of sound sensitivity and tolerance disorders.
AIM 02Create a low-cost imaging system to measure blood perfusion in chronic wounds.
AIM 03Conduct clinical studies to validate new mHealth biomarkers for auditory and wound care.
AIM 04Enhance system usability through human-centered design evaluations with patients and healthcare providers.
AIM 05Investigate the use of machine learning for analyzing health data collected from smartphone applications.
Skills the Lab Values
smartphone-based sensor developmentmachine learning algorithmsmulti-spectral imaginghuman-centered designclinical study executiondata analysisoptics and imagingsoftware developmentbiomarker validationpatient usability testing
Output against the department
Publications342top 32% of dept.42nd of 131
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Citations8.0ktop 48% of dept.63rd of 131
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