Dr. Howard Fox's lab focuses on understanding how HIV and opioid use affect the brain on a cellular level. They use advanced techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing to examine how these factors interact and influence various brain cells. This research helps uncover important information about the neurological implications of HIV and drug abuse, with the potential to improve treatments and outcomes for affected individuals.

Dr. Kuan-Hua Chen's lab at the University of Nebraska Medical Center focuses on Alzheimer's disease and how relationships with family members, especially spouses, can impact the disease's progression. They study how connectedness between patients and their caregivers might slow down the early stages of Alzheimer's. The lab employs various methods, including observations, wearable technologies, and interviews, to gain insights into these dynamics.