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Song Luo, MS

Research Assistant

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Biography

Luo is currently pursuing a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at The University of Queensland, with an anticipated graduation in July 2025. Prior to his current studies, Luo earned an MSc in Biomedical Science from The University of Texas MD Anderson UT Health. During his master’s program, Luo led a project in the design and implementation of a miRNA motif searching web server. He joined Dr.Wang’s lab as volunteer researcher from January 2023. His work primarily involves the application of unsupervised machine learning algorithms to build predictive models. These models aim to detect the progression of visual field loss and uncover genetic correlations in patients with glaucoma. The Shiba Inu in photo is Yoko, my cutest daughter.

Education

  1. 2023-Present

    Research Assistant

    Schepens Eye Research Institute, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School
  2. 2021-Present

    MD

    University of Queensland
  3. 2020

    MS in Biomedical Science

    University of Texas MD Anderson UT Health
  4. 2017

    BS in Biochemistry Engineering

    Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Awards

  • 2024
    Travel Grant
    Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology