Principal Investigator - James H. Park
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Assistant Professor, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Tulane University (New Orleans, LA, present)
Research Scientist, Institute for Systems Biology (Seattle, WA, 2024)
Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Systems Biology (Seattle, WA, 2022)
Ph.D. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Delaware (Newark, DE, 2016)
Bioprocess Engineer, Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, NJ, 2007 - 2010)
M.Eng. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Lehigh University (Bethlehem, PA, 2009)
Process Engineer, Merck & Co., Inc. (WestPoint, PA, 2003 - 2007)
B.S. Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University (Ithaca, NY, 2003)
James grew up in Northern Virginia and has since lived in several major (and not so major) cities throughout the United States thanks to various scientific- and engineering-related opportunities. From his varied experiences, he has developed an interdisciplinary approach to investigating single-cell heterogeneity and cell plasticity. James is excited to foster and develop an interdisciplinary research environment and vibrant team, one guided by curiosity and humility.
Graduate Students
Yunfei Huang
Yunfei Huang is a PhD student in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Tulane University. His research focuses on immune modulation in glioblastoma and macrophages, integrating experimental validation.
Rasim Yusifov
Rasim holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from Khazar University. His research focuses on gene regulatory networks that govern cell-state transitions within the glioblastoma tumor microenvironment. Outside the lab, Rasim is a classically trained pianist with a particular interest in Romantic-era pieces.
Undegraduate Students
Anthony (Andy) Marshall
Andy is an undergraduate student at Tulane studying Cell and Molecular Biology and Spanish. He is interested in studying cell-state transitions following drug treatment and tumor heterogeneity between individuals. In his free time, he enjoys reading, practicing Spanish, and exercising.
Sofia Pallais-Aks
Sofia is an undergraduate student at Tulane University majoring in Neuroscience and Public Health. Her research interests include neurological diseases, bioengineering, and global health, and in the future wants to research the intersection of these fields. In her free time, Sofia enjoys traveling, playing the violin, and practicing martial arts.
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