Stewart Chang

- Led two next-generation sequencing (NGS) studies to identify mRNA (RNA-Seq) and microRNA (small RNA-Seq) changes in HIV-infected cells. - Authored study integrating multiple microarray data sets to derive gene signatures of the immune response to highly pathogenic respiratory viruses including H5N1. - Analyzed genomic data sets related to influenza and SARS-CoV for NIAID-funded Systems Virology contract. - Co-authored multiple genomics studies with interdisciplinary teams.

- Designed computational algorithms to simulate the dynamics of HIV attachment to T cells. - Developed statistical models to predict patterns of cellular proteolysis. - Taught calculus to undergraduate students.

- Led studies to develop mathematical models simulating the immune response to the tuberculosis bacterium. - Published statistical algorithm significantly improving the accuracy of antigen binding predictions using data from the Immune Epitope Database.

- Taught algebra, geometry, and computer science to over 300 high school students as a member of the non-profit organization Teach for America. - Created and implemented new curricula in team environments.

- Designed and performed laboratory experiments to detect protein-protein interactions using cloning and other techniques from molecular biology.