Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The petitioner proposes to continue research on uncovering the molecular mechanisms and neuronal circuitry pathogenesis of social defects in autism. The work focuses on developing improved methods for autism diagnosis and therapy by clarifying underlying neurological mechanisms.

The petitioner proposes to continue investigating the brain's cellular and circuit-level mechanisms to decode how neural circuits manage flexible behavior. This work involves using machine learning tools for behavioral analysis and identifying molecular markers for early cognitive dysfunction. The research aims to facilitate the design of targeted therapies for neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism, PTSD, OCD, and Alzheimer’s disease.

The petitioner proposes to continue research in neurobiology, specifically investigating the genetic origins and evolutionary development of human brain function. The work focuses on human-specific de novo genes like SP0535 and their interactions with ATP1A1 to understand cell proliferation during brain formation. This research aims to identify therapeutic targets for neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders such as autism and Alzheimer's disease.

The petitioner proposes to develop novel artificial intelligence-based, technology-assisted solutions to assess behavioral measures and identify autism associated with neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease. This work leverages sophisticated AI technologies to diagnose and streamline the treatment of neurological diseases through collaborative skill development using virtual reality games.