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About GLASS Projects
About GLASS Projects
The projects for Tandon Honors students in the Global Leaders & Scholars in STEM program consists of a culmination of various experiences, research, and interests related to the Tandon Areas of Research Excellence. Scholars are also required to address the NAE Grand Challenges and think about the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals when doing so. At the end of the 3 years in the GLASS Program, students have a better understanding of the impact they can have on changing the world for the better. GLASS students enter the world as globally competent and socially responsible innovators and engineers!
GLASS Abstract
GLASS Abstract
My GLASS journey has been shaped by a commitment to advancing reproductive justice through biomedical innovation and interdisciplinary research. From New York to Melbourne, I explored how health disparities intersect with technology, trauma, and data science. Studying abroad in Australia, I led a Brain-Computer Interface project focused on mobility solutions for paraplegic patients. Back in New York, I contributed to reproductive health research at the Empower Lab, Yale Sozen Lab, and the American Hospital IVF Lab, where I worked on AI-assisted embryo selection and trauma-informed care models.
These experiences deepened my interest in how early-life adversity affects maternal outcomes. My work examines the biological and systemic impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on pregnancy—bridging public health, medicine, and AI to highlight pathways like chronic inflammation and HPA axis dysregulation. Through GLASS, I learned how to transform this knowledge into action by advocating for trauma-informed obstetric practices and early ACE screening in clinical settings.
GLASS has provided me the tools, global perspective, and mentorship to connect science with policy, and innovation with empathy. I now view research not just as discovery, but as a means to challenge inequity and co-create solutions with communities.
Aligned with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, my research advances maternal health equity by integrating AI, trauma studies, and clinical innovation. GLASS allowed me to contextualize scientific inquiry within global health challenges and interdisciplinary teamwork. From leadership at Empower Lab to international conferences and lab work, I developed a holistic approach to reproductive health research—one rooted in advocacy, ethics, and innovation.
Global Challenge
Global Challenge
Reproductive Health Equity
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Identifying and addressing maternal and neonatal health risks linked to adverse childhood experiences using data science and artificial intelligence.
Areas of Excellence
Areas of Excellence
Health & Artificial Intelligence
Health:
This project aims to advance healthcare by integrating innovative technologies to address a significant reproductive health issue. By improving embryo selection techniques for IVF patients with PCOS, the project contributes to better health outcomes and enhances the overall quality of reproductive healthcare.
Artificial Intelligence:
Leveraging AI in medical imaging and analysis represents a cutting-edge approach to solving complex medical problems. The use of time-lapsing imaging combined with AI algorithms facilitates more accurate and efficient embryo selection, highlighting the transformative potential of AI in healthcare.
Combining Health and AI:
The integration of Health and Artificial Intelligence in this project exemplifies a groundbreaking approach to modern medicine. By combining advanced AI algorithms with medical imaging techniques, the project not only improves the precision of embryo selection but also opens new avenues for personalized medicine. This synergy ensures that patients with PCOS receive tailored treatments based on detailed, data-driven insights, ultimately leading to better health outcomes. Additionally, the efficiency gained through AI can reduce the costs associated with IVF treatments, making advanced reproductive healthcare more accessible and financially viable for a broader range of patients.
UNSD Goals/ NAE Challenges
UNSD Goals/ NAE Challenges
UN Goals:
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being: I seek to improve health outcomes for individuals with PCOS undergoing IVF. Advancements in medical technology and treatment methods are crucial for ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages.
Goal 5: Gender Equality: By improving IVF treatments that address women's health issues, this project aims to ensure women have access to advanced reproductive health services.
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: My research involves innovation in healthcare technology. The development and application of new technologies, like AI in medical imaging, are critical to building resilient infrastructure and fostering innovation.
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals: Achieving advances in medical technology often requires partnerships across disciplines, industries, and countries. My research could involve such collaborations, aligning with this goal of revitalizing global partnerships for sustainable development.
NAE Grand Challenges:
Engineer Better Medicines: This is a primary focus area of my research. Using AI and advanced imaging techniques in medical applications to improve IVF outcomes involve developing new ways to create more effective and personalized medical treatments.
Enhance Virtual Reality: The use of advanced imaging techniques, like time-lapsing, could be seen as enhancing virtual reality in a medical context. While traditionally associated with digital experiences, this challenge can extend to improving how we visualize and interact with biological processes in a virtual or augmented way.
Final Paper
Final Paper
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