Eun Sok Kim · Engineering
Dr. Eun Sok Kim’s lab at the University of Southern California focuses on engineering innovative solutions in healthcare, specifically targeting eye health and respiratory conditions. Their research involves developing a non-invasive approach to isolate cells for eye repair and creating a wearable stethoscope that continuously monitors lung sounds to assist in asthma management for young children. These projects aim to improve patient outcomes through advanced technologies.
Richard M Leahy · Engineering
Dr. Richard Leahy's lab focuses on developing advanced software tools for analyzing brain imaging data, particularly from electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetoencephalography (MEG). Their primary project, Brainstorm, provides a user-friendly platform that researchers can use to visualize and analyze complex brain activity data. This lab is at the forefront of making neuroscience research more accessible and reproducible through open-source software innovation.
Maryam Shanechi · Engineering
Dr. Maryam Shanechi's lab at USC focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying emotional states to improve mental health treatments. By combining neuroscience with engineering, the lab develops innovative technologies for real-time monitoring of brain activity and mood, as well as personalized brain stimulation therapies for conditions like depression. Our work incorporates multiple sensory data streams and machine learning to pave the way for scalable, effective solutions in mental health management.