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Fen Yang

PhD Student

January 2026 - My interest in this research area was sparked by my early training in biomedical sciences, where I studied the molecular mechanisms of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. As I worked with genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics data, I realized ....

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Abid Hasan Khan

PhD Student

December 2025 - My current research revolves around cognitive health of older adults and my interest in this research area began when I first learned how social determinants of health shape long-term outcomes for vulnerable populations and I could relate it to my personal life ....

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Ferial Ahmadi

PhD Student

November 2025 - I first became interested in this research area when I realized how strongly built environment can influence chronic diseases outcomes. With a Ph.D. in the built environment, I became motivated to create an interdisciplinary research area between ....

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