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Rebecca R. Richards-Kortum — Dr. Rebecca R. Richards-Kortum's lab focuses on developing innovative diagnostic tools to improve healthcare accessibility, especially in resource-limited settings. They create advanced imaging technologies that enable quick and accurate disease diagnosis, aiming to enhance surgical outcomes for cancer patients and provide effective screening for conditions like esophageal cancer and sickle cell disease. Their work merges biomedical engineering, optics, and artificial intelligence to revolutionize how pathologies are diagnosed and managed.
Chong Xie — Dr. Chong Xie's lab at Rice University specializes in developing advanced electrode technologies for recording and modulating spinal cord activity in behaving animals. This research aims to enhance our understanding of spinal cord function, which is crucial for locomotion and sensations, and to explore new treatment options for spinal cord injuries and neurological diseases. By creating ultraflexible electrodes, the lab investigates how spinal neurons behave during various movements and behaviors, ultimately aiming to improve devices that can monitor and treat spinal cord disorders.
Lan Luan — Dr. Lan Luan's lab focuses on developing advanced technologies to help restore vision for people suffering from blindness. They are particularly interested in creating flexible electrodes that can interface with the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN), an important part of the brain's visual pathway. By studying how to effectively stimulate neurons in the LGN, their research aims to improve visual prosthetics, allowing for better visual perception and quality of life for millions.
Luz Maria Garcini — Dr. Luz Maria Garcini's research lab at Rice University focuses on understanding how food insecurity, particularly among Latino immigrants, affects cardiovascular health and psychological well-being. The lab conducts longitudinal studies to explore the relationship between food insecurity, trauma, and health disparities, while identifying cultural factors that may protect against these risks. By integrating biological and behavioral approaches, the lab aims to uncover mechanisms that can inform effective interventions and policy changes for marginalized communities.