Histology Core
Our Team
Chunfeng (Sheryl) Tan, MD, PhD – Assistant Professor
Education & Training
MD Clinical Medicine, North China University of Science and Technology – Qinhuangdao, China
PhD Neuropathy, Niigata University Brain Research Institute – Niigata, Japan
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Niigata University Brain Research Institute – Niigata, Japan
Areas of Interests
Research Interest: Neuropathology of Neurological disorders (ALS, AD, FTD, Stroke, etc.) and Psychiatric disorders (Schizophrenia, Depression, drug addiction, etc.)
Research & Experience
I worked as a trainee and faculty member at Niigata University, Japan, where I conducted extensive research in Neuropathology. As a neuropathologist, I accumulated vast experience in human anatomy and gross and microscopic investigation of specimens. I also gained experience in histotechnology for clinicopathological research. After moving to the United States, I worked in the basic and translational research laboratories and focused on cellular and molecular neuroscience. I elaborated my expertise in Pathology and contributed to multiple basic and translational research projects to understand the neurobiology and pathophysiology of brain disorders, including Cognition, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Anxiety/Depression, Schizophrenia/Psychosis and Neuroendocrine cancer. I expanded my experience in animal anatomy and histopathology and strengthened the technologies for basic and translational research. The studies I have led and been involved with were published in major Neuropathology, Neurology, Neuroscience, and Cancer journals.
Moreover, I have been involved in building the human brain banks. I hosted courses as an instructor to teach members of the Willed Body Program how to effectively harvest the human brain.
Hobbies & Interests
Photography, cooking, traveling and playing with my kids
Hongyu Wu, MD/PhD – Senior Research Associate
Education & Training
MD HeBei Medical University – China
PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College – China
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston – Houston, TX
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston – Houston, TX
Areas of Interests
Research Interest: neurologic disease and disorders
Research & Experience
I have 5 years of postdoctoral training and 5 years of experience as a research associate
Hobbies & Interests
Traveling
Weihua Tian, MD – Senior Research Associate
Education & Training
MD Xinjiang Medical University – China
Areas of Interests
Research Interest: clinical and basic research in neurologic disease
Research & Experience
I have 40 years of research experience in clinical pathology.
Hobbies & Interests
Walking, biking, and art
Ashlee Arizmendez – Research Coordinator
Education & Training
BS Forensic Science with concentration in Biology, The University of Texas at El Paso – El Paso, TX (2021)
MS Biological Sciences with specialization in Pre-Health, University of Houston-Clear Lake – Houston, TX (2023)
Areas of Interest
Clinical interests: Healthcare and patient care. I work primarily in a hospital setting with patients and their families
Hobbies & Interests
Traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with friends and family