Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Shasha Ruan"
- Shasha Ruan's recent research focuses on the interaction of microRNAs, particularly miR-125a-3p, with pathways involved in Alzheimer's disease, elucidating potential mechanisms that might contribute to the pathology of neurodegeneration.
- Ruan has also developed a novel Thompson sampling algorithm for unimodal Gaussian bandits that can significantly reduce regret in decision-making, showcasing innovation in reinforcement learning applicable to complex systems.
- Additional work includes contributions to cancer treatment strategies through the targeting of cancer stem cells and elucidating the implications of genetic variants in diseases such as Alzheimer's and autism, indicating a broad interest in the interface of genetics, computational biology, and clinical applications.
