About
I am an undergraduate researcher at Duke University studying Biology and Computer Science, with a focus on the intersection of neuroscience, AI, and health systems. My work spans automated imaging pipelines, machine learning for multi-omics data, health policy analysis, and pharmaceutical research, with the goal of transforming complex biological data into actionable clinical insights.
Education
- Relevant Coursework: Machine Learning, Data Structures & Algorithms, Computational Neuroscience, Biostatistics, Cell Biology, Genetics, Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics
- Honors: Dean's List; Reagan Institute Civic Leaders Fellow; Health Policy Case Competition Finalist (Duke, Tulane)
Research Experience
- Developing ML models to analyze >1M single-cell perturb-seq profiles and integrate multi-omics data for astronaut health applications.
- Designing predictive frameworks to classify thousands of genetic perturbations and inform countermeasure design for long-duration space missions.
- Developed automated imaging pipeline integrating Cellpose segmentation, Z-projections, and channel alignment, reducing analysis time from 8 minutes to 6 seconds per image (>99% efficiency gain).
- Analyzed 5,000+ images from immunocytochemistry and calcium imaging experiments to investigate TRPV4 ion channels and P2Y receptors in migraines/headaches.
- Designed a 45-field diagnostic evaluation framework to benchmark clinical performance, regulatory readiness, and commercialization potential.
- Conducted comparative analysis of 20+ competitor solutions across 9 regulatory pathways, identifying gaps in clinical utility and market positioning.
- Analyzed the Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories, 2020 dataset (538 variables across federal, state, county, and municipal labs) using R.
- Identified disparities in competency results: federal labs averaged 93.9% vs. lower ratings at state, county, and municipal levels.
- Conducted 8 experiments (ELISA, MSD, Gyroslab) assessing edema side effects of tPA treatment for ischemic stroke and testing anti-FXII antibodies for therapy use.
- Created 50-slide presentation on potential utilization of Regeneron antibodies as treatment for tPA side effects.
Publications
Submitted
Biomarker Study in Children and Adolescents with New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH)
Werner K, Wickware C, Moore AA, Cho C, Moore D, Collins T, Moore C.
Submitted to Cephalalgia, December 2025
In Preparation
Anti-CGRP neutralizing antibody for modulation of neurogenic inflammation in trigeminal and glossopharyngeal pain associated with small fiber neuropathy/fibromyalgia, a phase 1B clinical study
Sengupta S, Rozen S, Cho C, Bihlmeyer N, Meyers R, Charles A, Fouani M, Liedtke W, Moore C.
In preparation, 2025
In Preparation
Cell Degranulation Study
In preparation
Scientific Presentations
Poster Presentation, Duke Department of Neurology TBS/DCEC Research Symposium
2025
Poster Presentation, R Foundation useR! Conference, Durham, NC
2025
Poster Presentation, Duke Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
2024
Honors & Awards
Reagan Institute Civic Leaders Fellowship, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute
2025
Journal Scholars Exchange, American Statistical Association (ASA) & AAPOR
2024
Health Policy Case Competition Finalist (top 3 / 40), Duke University
2023 & 2024
Health Policy Case Competition Finalist (top 3 / 88), Tulane University
2023
