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The petitioner proposes to continue developing innovative designs for agricultural machines and equipment to improve grain handling, storage, and processing. This work focuses on preserving grain quality and increasing profitability within the grain industry to support U.S. food security.

The petitioner proposes to develop novel biomaterials and bioprocessing technologies to make water and wastewater treatment more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. The work focuses on using natural and waste-derived materials, such as seed-based coagulants and agricultural byproducts, to reduce energy consumption and improve environmental outcomes.

The petitioner proposes to continue developing statistical frameworks, machine learning models, and bioinformatics pipelines to support large-scale genetic studies. This work focuses on integrating multi-omics data for predictive modeling in agricultural genomics to identify key genetic traits for crop improvement. The intended impact is the creation of climate-resilient staple crops, such as rice, to ensure long-term national and global food security.

The petitioner proposes to use 3-dimensional brain organoids, which are lab-grown cellular models of the human brain, to investigate neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders. Her work focuses on identifying diagnostic biomarkers and discovering novel therapeutic approaches for conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and hypoxic brain injuries.

The petitioner proposes to continue research on health literacy and its impact on machine learning (ML) tools in healthcare. His work focuses on identifying gaps in health literacy and ensuring equitable representation in medical equipment to prevent data biases and ensure inclusive ML tools.

The petitioner proposes to utilize advanced cell culture and biostatistics techniques to examine the mechanisms of lung inflammation, injury, and repair. Her work focuses on developing novel treatment modalities and therapeutics for chronic lung diseases such as COPD and asthma.