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Andrew Tsao

MD/PhD Student

Andrew Tsao is a graduate of Columbia University and a current MD/PhD student at Boston University. During his time at Columbia, he studied Biomedical Engineering and conducted research with Dr. Elizabeth Hillman, using functional optical techniques to investigate neurovascular coupling. Currently, in the Nia lab, Andrew is working on the development of the Crystal Skull platform, an adaptation of the Crystal Ribcage designed for the murine brain. Outside of research, Andrew enjoys playing piano, running along the Esplanade, and exploring Boston.