Nuri Hong is an undergraduate researcher and biomedical engineer currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University. Her research applies innovative Third Harmonic Generation (THG) imaging techniques to study neurodegenerative diseases through the white matter. This work has led to the development of techniques for tracking myelin degeneration, with significant implications for the understanding and treatment of conditions like multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. She is also interested in adaptive optics and developing tools for improving imaging and instrumentation.
In addition to research, Nuri is an active member of the Cornell Engineering World Health Project Team as the Electrical Team Lead, spearheading projects to build low-cost biomedical devices for global health improvement. Nuri has also contributed to teaching, assisting in courses like Thermodynamics and Physics at Cornell, further showcasing a commitment to education and mentorship.
In her free time, she loves playing board games like Monopoly and Catan, and going on frozen yogurt runs with her friends.
