Tianyi Chen(she/her), a promising visiting Ph.D. student, joined the Ge-iSEE lab in 2023 under the mentorship of Dr. Erjia Ge. Hailing from the School of Public Health, Fudan University, Her academic journey is focused on Environmental Epidemiology. Tianyi’s research specialization is in air pollution and allergic diseases, particularly focusing on conditions like asthma and childhood respiratory ailments. She uses advanced epidemiological designs and methodologies to gain a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between environment and health outcomes. 

Scheduled to complete her Ph.D. program in 2024, Tianyi is on her path to securing a postdoctoral fellowship position in North America. For more comprehensive insights into Tianyi’s research contributions, please visit her ResearchGate page. If you wish to connect or explore potential collaborations, please reach out to her via email at tianyiabc.chen@mail.utoronto.ca. 

Tianyi’s recent publications:
Chen T, Shi S, Li X, Zhou L, Yu Y, Cai Y, Wang J, Kan H, Xu Y, Huang C, Tan Y, Meng X, Zhao Z. Improved ambient air quality is associated with decreased prevalence of childhood asthma and infancy shortly after weaning is a sensitive exposure window. Allergy. 2023 Jul 17. doi: 10.1111/all.15815. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37458141.
Chen T, Norback D, Deng Q, Huang C, Qian H, Zhang X, Sun Y, Wang T, Zhang Y, Li B, Kan H, Wei L, Liu C, Xu Y, Zhao Z. Maternal exposure to PM2.5/BC during pregnancy predisposes children to allergic rhinitis which varies by regions and exclusive breastfeeding. Environ Int. 2022 Jul;165:107315. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107315. Epub 2022 May 21. PMID: 35635966.
Chen T, Chen F, Wang K, Ma X, Wei X, Wang W, Huang P, Yang D, Xia Z, Zhao Z. Acute respiratory response to individual particle exposure (PM1.0, PM2.5 and PM10) in the elderly with and without chronic respiratory diseases. Environ Pollut. 2021 Feb 15;271:116329. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.116329. Epub 2020 Dec 17. PMID: 33370612.

Xueru Duan(she/her) became a valuable member of the Ge-iSEE lab as a visiting PhD student for the academic year 2022-2023. She is currently pursuing her PhD in the School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Set University, specializing in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Xueru’s research focus centers on lifestyle, obesity, and residential exposures, which are critical factors in public health. 

Under the expert guidance of Dr. Erjia Ge, Xueru is actively engaged in a research project investigating the impact of greenness exposure on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), shedding lights on the intersection of environmental factors and health outcomes. Read more about Xueru’s work on her ResearchGate page. For inquires or potential collaborations, please reach out to her via email: duanxr@mail2.sysu.edu.cn. 

Xueru’s recent publications:
Duan X, Huang J, Zheng M, et al. Association of healthy lifestyle with risk of obstructive sleep apnea: a cross-sectional study. BMC pulmonary medicine 2022; 22(1):33. doi: 10.1186/s12890-021-01818-7
Duan X, Zheng M, Zhao W, et al. Associations of Depression, Anxiety, and Life Events With the Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Evaluated by Berlin Questionnaire. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:799792. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.799792
Duan X, Zheng M, He S, et al. Association between physical activity and risk of obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep & breathing, 2021; 25(4):1925-34. doi: 10.1007/s11325-021-02318-y

Bryce (Zichuan) Li was a visiting student of Ge-iSEE lab from the School of Public Health at Peking University, specializing in Environmental Epidemiology. Bryce’s research focuses on exploring connections between health outcomes and outdoor/indoor air pollutants at the population level. He collaborated with Dr. Erjia Ge on investigating the impact of green spaces on children’s repository health. Currently, he is a Ph.D. student in Harvard C.T. Chan Public Health School. His research focuses on indoor air pollution and respiratory diseases related to housing conditions. In his free time, Bryce enjoys outdoor activities such as MTB biking and road trips. Read mor about Bryce’s work on Google Scholar page.

Bryce’s recent publications:
Ma Y, Wang W, Li Z, et al. Short-term exposure to ambient air pollution and risk of daily hospital admissions for anxiety in China: A multicity study. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2022;424:127535.
Xu Z, Wang W, Liu Q, Li Z, et al. Association between gaseous air pollutants and biomarkers of systemic inflammation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Environmental Pollution. 2022;292:118336.
Xie Y, Li Z, Zhong H, et al. Short-Term ambient particulate air pollution and hospitalization expenditures of cause-specific cardiorespiratory diseases in China: a multicity analysis. The Lancet Regional Health-Western Pacific. 2021;15:100232.
Li Z, Liu Q, Xu Z, Guo X, Wu S. Association between short-term exposure to ambient particulate air pollution and biomarkers of oxidative stress: a meta-analysis. Environmental Research. 2020;191:110105

Dr. Ying Peng (she/her) is a distinguished Chief Physician and Public Health Officer at the Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2018, she enriched our lab as a visiting scholar. During her tenure, Dr. Peng visited the Ge-iSEE lab as a visiting scholar, collaborating closely with Dr. Erjia Ge on a pivotal project – the China-Bill Gates TB project initiative. Their research delved into the critical topic of how air pollution impacts the survival of patients battling multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). 

Dr. Peng’s specialized expertise lies in healthcare management for MDR-TB, making her a valuable addition to our research endeavors. For inquiries or to connect, please reach out to Dr. Peng via mail at ypeng@cdc.zj.cn.  

Dr. Peng’s recent publications:
Peng Y, Chen SH, Zhang L, et al. Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis Burden among the New Tuberculosis Patients in Zhejiang Province: An Observational Study, 2009-2013. Chin Med J (Engl). 2017;130(17):2021-2026.
Liu K, Peng Y, Zhou Q, et al. Assessment of active tuberculosis findings in the eastern area of China: A 3-year sequential screening study. Int J Infect Dis. 2019;88:34-40.
Ge E, Gao J, Ren Z, et al. Greenness exposure and all-cause mortality during multi-drug resistant tuberculosis treatment: A population-based cohort study. Sci Total Environ. 2021;771:145422.
Ge E, Gao J, Wei X, et al. Effect modification of greenness on PM2.5 associated all-cause mortality in a multidrug-resistant tuberculosis cohort. Thorax. 2022;77(12):1202-1209.
Ren Y, Chen B, Zhao J, et al. Trends of Rifampicin Resistance in Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Longitudinal Analysis Based on Drug Resistance Screening in Eastern China Between 2015 and 2019. Infect Drug Resist. 2022;15:7707-7717.

Peiya Cao (she/her) made a valuable contribution to the Ge-iSEE lab as a visiting student during the 2021-2022 academic year. Dr. Erjia Ge served as her host supervisor. Peiya holds a PhD in Public Health from Sichuan University, where she was under the guidance of Dr. Jie Pan. Her research focus revolves around understanding the factors contributing to geographic variations in healthcare costs within China. 

To delve into this complex issue, Peiya employed observational study design and utilized advanced multilevel modeling approaches. Her analysis encompassed a comprehensive discharge dataset, which includes a staggering 10 million administrative records. Her research has already yielded significant results,, resulting in a publication in BMJ Open. 

Following her PhD journey, Peiya has transitioned into a role as  academic consultant in West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University since 2023. Read more about Peiya’s work on ResearchGate page. For inquiries or collaboration opportunities, please reach out to her via email at caopeiya@gmail.com