Dr. Rupa Sheth Valdez's lab focuses on understanding and measuring structural ableism, which contributes to health disparities faced by the disability community. The research involves creating validated tools to measure individual and community experiences of structural ableism, helping to identify its impact on health outcomes. This work is grounded in collaboration with the disability community and encompasses a variety of interdisciplinary approaches to advocate for health equity.

Dr. Nathan Swami's lab focuses on creating advanced technologies to study and sort cells based on their physical properties without using labels. They are developing a system that uses neural networks and impedance measurements to quickly identify and separate different types of cells by monitoring their responses to force and other environmental changes. This innovative approach aims to enhance our understanding of cell behavior in various conditions, which can have significant implications in fields like cancer research and immunology.