Olivia Ton-Nu is an undergraduate researcher in the B.I.G. Lab, where she is involved in echo-planar time-resolved imaging (EPTI) T2 curvature analysis. This means quantifying non-exponential T2 decay in MRI signals using advanced echo-planar imaging techniques. The goal of the project is to analyze curvature patterns in multi-echo EPTI data to characterize tissue properties in different brain regions (gray matter vs. white matter).
Olivia's responsibilities include processing and analyzing multi-echo EPTI MRI data using MATLAB. She additionaly develops and maintains data processing pipelines, performs quality control on neuroimaging data, conducts region-of-interest (ROI)-based analyses across multiple subjects, and documents analysis workflows for reproducibility.
A biomedical engineering student in the Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering of Georgia Tech and Emory, Olivia is focused on integrating engineering principles with human physiology and neural systems. Coursework and research emphasizes biomechanics, neuroengineering, quantitative physiology, computational modeling, and bioengineering design.
Her professional goal is to develop technology-driven solutions for neurological and physiological challenges.
Olivia's hometown is Danielsville, Georgia. Outside of the lab and school, Olivia enjoys sketching characters, collecting figures and exploring new places.