I’m a medical student at the University of Alberta, completing an MSc in Computing Science alongside my MD. My research uses machine learning to support diagnostic decisions.

Research interests

  • Sequential diagnosis

    Using reinforcement learning to choose which test to order next.

  • Multimodal learning

    Fusing imaging, laboratory and clinical data, such as brain MRI for ALS.

  • Robust clinical models

    Building models that stay reliable across hospitals, scanners and time.

Presentations

  1. Machine learning for hemoglobinopathy screening: development and temporal external validation in a Canadian provincial laboratory cohort

    AbstractAmerican Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting

    2026

  2. Multiclass machine learning for hemoglobinopathy classification using complete blood count data and routine laboratory studies

    PosterCanHaem Annual Conference, Canadian Hemoglobinopathy Association

    2026

  3. AI-driven multi-modal brain MRI fusion for ALS classification

    PosterGairdner Alberta Partnered AI + Health Research Symposium, University of Alberta

    Best Poster Presentation, Junior Graduate Student Category
    2026

  4. Optimizing hemoglobinopathy screening with machine learning: a CBC-based approach to streamline molecular testing

    PosterAIMI Symposium + Summit, Stanford University School of Medicine

    2026

  5. Machine learning for hemoglobinopathy screening using complete blood count data: development and validation of a CBC-based classifier

    OralDRiVE Research Conference, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, University of Alberta

    Best Oral Presentation, MSc Graduate Student Category
    2026

Projects

  1. OSCE Prep

    A study tool that helps medical students practise physical exams and patient interviews for their OSCEs.

    OSCE Prep home screen with physical exam checklists, communication stations and progress by body system osceprep.onrender.com ↗

Publications

  1. Brain pericytes and perivascular fibroblasts are stromal progenitors with dual functions in cerebrovascular regeneration after stroke

    Bernier LP, Hefendehl JK, Scott RW, … Guo D, et al.

    Nature Neuroscience · DOI

    2025

  2. Spatiotemporal signaling underlies progressive vascular rarefaction in myocardial infarction

    Tung LW, Groppa E, Soliman H, … Guo D, et al.

    Nature Communications · DOI

    2023

Honours

  1. Google DeepMind AI Master’s Scholarship

    Google DeepMind and the Institute of International Education

    2026

  2. Edna Wakefield Rowe Memorial Research Award

    Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta

    2026

  3. John Proskie Memorial Scholarship

    Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta

    2025

  4. Yatscoff Family Award in Medical Entrepreneurship

    Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta

    2025

  5. Betty K. Brown Studentship

    Alberta Cancer Foundation

    2025

  6. Genome Science and Technology Research Scholarship

    BC Genome Sciences Centre

    2023

  7. Undergraduate Student Research Award

    NSERC

    2017, 2019

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