Walter White, Ph.D.
Computational biologist · single-cell & spatial multi-omics into connectome-scale neuroscience
Boston, MA 02135 · (555) 019-2847 · walter.white@example.com · Google Scholar
Profile
Moving from wet-lab immunology into computational neuroscience. I build methods that infer cellular identity, state, and interaction from large, incomplete single-cell and spatial data. Research objective: connect molecular cell identity to circuit structure and function by integrating connectomics with transcriptomics, growing into connectome-constrained circuit models.
Research & Experience
Postdoctoral Researcher
Nakdong University Wonju College of Medicine · Physiology / Cellular Systems Research Center
Developed deep-learning multimodal-integration models fusing imaging, transcriptomic, and clinical data into single predictive models.
2025–2026
Associate Director
Meridian Immune Therapeutics Inc. · Basic Research, Seoul
Built in-house single-cell & spatial transcriptomics analysis code from scratch; led NHP (cynomolgus, marmoset) EAE/MS multi-omic studies; oversaw regulatory documentation for an anti-CD25 humanized-antibody program.
2023–2025
Researcher
Xenotransplantation Research Center, HNU · Seoul
Rhesus macaque tissue processing, longitudinal immune monitoring, CNS (brain/spinal cord) tissue handling.
2019–2021
Research Student
MOSAIC · Multi-Organ Single-cell Atlas of Immune Cells, HNU · Genomic Medicine Institute
Contributed the founding proposal; executed within the funded program (500+ donors × 6 organs): milestone tracking, multi-site QC, multi-PI coordination.
2020–2023
Selected Publications
18 total17 peer-reviewed6 first / co-first1 under review
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Reyes M*, White W*, Alvarez T*, et al. “Conserved PDE9X short-isoform bias defines pathogenic Th1.17 state across human inflammatory diseases.” Nature Immunology IF 27.7 · under review 2026. UMI-aware BAM-level isoform analysis; scRNA + scTCR + snATAC integration; ML classifier AUC 0.812; 702 samples, 251,055 CD4⁺ T cells.
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White W*, Tanaka Y*, Truong P*, et al. “Immune cell-enriched scRNA-seq unveils infiltrated CD8⁺ T resident memory cells and meningeal lymphatic endothelium in Parkinson's disease.” Journal of Neuroimmunology IF 2.9 · 2025. 9,240 cells, 8 immune populations.
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White W*, Delgado J*, Moreau S, et al. “Deciphering Dysfunctional Regulatory T Cells in Vitiligo.” Allergy IF 12.6 · 2025.
04
Alvarez J*, White W*, et al. “Long-term control of diabetes by a baricitinib-based regimen after allo-islet transplantation in rhesus monkeys.” Xenotransplantation IF 3.9 · 2024.
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Novak L*, White W*, et al. “Intra-tumoral heterogeneity and immune escape of melanoma from chronic UV photodamage by spatial gene expression.” JEADV IF 9.2 · 2022.
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White W*, et al. “mTOR inhibitor-based immunosuppression in allogeneic islet transplantation.” Islets IF 2.2 · 2019. Co-author: eBioMedicine (2024), JEADV (2024), Curr. Diabetes Reports (2021).
Contact
220 Harbor Street, Boston, MA 02135
(555) 019-2847
walter.white@example.com
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(555) 019-2847
walter.white@example.com
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Education
Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences
Hangang National University · Seoul, Republic of Korea
Thesis: Mapping Dendritic Cell Heterogeneity Across Chronic Inflammatory Contexts. Advisor: Min-Ho Suh, M.D., Ph.D.
2014–2023
M.S., Biomedical Sciences
Hangang National University · Seoul
Thesis: Enhanced LPS-Induced Monocyte Activation by Recombinant Human Soluble CD180.
2012–2014
B.S., Genetic Engineering
Suwon Institute of Life Sciences · Suwon
2008–2012
Skills
Awards
Antagonistic Anti-CD25 Humanized Antibody (Patent)2024
Immunosuppression Composition w/ PI3K Inhibitor (Patent)2019
Grand Prize, AI Builders Hackathon (Project Nova)2024
Grand Prize, Metro Innovation Workathon2023
Best Poster, American Transplant Congress (Chicago)2017
NRF Ph.D. Scholarship · BK21 Plus · HNU Dean's2014–2020