What is your current role? Tell us a bit about your research
Hui Xin Ng is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Cognitive Science at UC San Diego, focusing her research on evaluating machine learning models for predicting brain aging. Her primary objective is to enhance assessment techniques and formulate personalized treatment strategies in psychiatric disorders. Hui Xin is committed to utilizing technology to improve healthcare equity and accessibility
Why did you choose to participate in the ASAPbio Fellows program?
I believe in making open science a standard part of our research process as an ’embedded practice’, which means being transparent, making our work reproducible, and collaborating with others throughout. I think it’s crucial to openly share our data, methods, and results to create a culture where open science is ‘just how we do things’, not just a one-off endeavor.
What are you excited about in science communication?
I enjoy science communication because it allows me to share complex concepts about brain aging and mental health with a wider audience, fostering better understanding and awareness. I also enjoy talking about open science concepts because it helps people understand ‘how science is done’ rather than just ‘what the science is about’.
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