Faculty of Medicine

Characterization of brain and retinal degenerations in Alzheimer's disease

Tear fluid microRNAs as Biomarkers in Alzheimer's disease

Understand the role of Apolipoprotein E in the pathogenesis of sporadic Alzheimer's disease

Understand the amyloid beta clearance mechanisms at the inner blood-retina barrier (iBRB)

Neuroprotective effects of natural products

Deciphering the role of granzyme B in choroidal neovascularization and subretinal fibrosis of neovascular age-related macular degeneration

My current research focuses on developing new diagnostic assays to aid in the early and accurate diagnosis of dementia. More broadly, I am interested in the contribution of early-life environmental factors (e.g., sickness, socio-economic statues, diet) in the development of neurodegenerative disease. 

Mechanisms mediating hyperinsulinemia and metabolic dysfunction in physical inactivity. 

I am interested in tumour immunology and innervation. 

Hao is a post­doc­toral researcher in the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia. Hao’s research applies inter­dis­ci­pli­nary meth­ods combine epidemiological knowledge and economic valuation methods with high-resolution data to investigate the social costs of leading environmental risks. The results of her research provide economic justifications for policymakers to balance environmental conservation and economic development while advancing social equity and environmental sustainability.