Staff Psychiatrist

The petitioner proposes to develop a streamlined system for prompt cognitive patient screening and immediate treatment initiation using bioinformatics tools. This work focuses on improving early detection and intervention for neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

The petitioner proposes to identify and analyze neurobiological markers in normal and impaired brain functioning to improve early detection of psychiatric illnesses and neurodegenerative conditions. This research utilizes advanced techniques like patch-clamp electrophysiology and optogenetics to develop evidence-based therapeutic strategies. The work aims to reduce the economic burden of psychiatric illnesses and improve mental health care outcomes in the U.S.

The petitioner proposes to investigate the biomechanics of the human brain using novel neurological sequencing techniques to reduce the burden of mental illness. Her work specifically focuses on the analysis of schizophrenia and other disorders like Alzheimer’s and diabetes to develop new treatments and psychotherapies.

The petitioner proposes to decode how specific brain wave patterns contribute to healthy cognitive functions and how disruptions to these patterns lead to neuropsychiatric diseases. Her work utilizes optogenetics to modulate brain activity with precision to influence memory and learning through neural stimulation. The research aims to develop targeted therapies for cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and depression.