Ph.D. Student @ WashU

Hi, I am Ethan - a Ph.D. student at WashU, interested in computational neuroscience. Specifically, I want to investigate the contributions astrocytes have in neural circuits and model them to create more optimized ANNs. I completed my dual degree, BS in Neuroscience and a BA in Mathematics, at the University of Rochester. During my four years in undergrad, I worked in Dr. Maiken Nedergaard's lab in the Center for Translational Neuromedicine, investigating the role of aquaporin-4 and the glymphatic system. Some of my hobbies include archery, skiing, reading, and playing the piano!

Publications

Gahn-Martinez D, Giannetto M, Chang E, Beam N, Pla V, Nedergaard M. Chronic Intracerebroventricular Cannulation as A Viable Delivery Method To Cerebrospinal Fluid. eNeuro. doi: 10.1523/ENEURO.0537-24.2025
Giannetto M, Gomolka R, Gahn-Martinez D, Newbold E, Bork P, Chang E, Gresser M, Thompson T, Mori Y, Nedergaard M. Glymphatic fluid transport is suppressed by the AQP4 inhibitor AER-271. Glia. doi: 10.1002/glia.24515

Presentations

Chang E (presenter), Giannetto M, Agarwald I, Nick Vento, Gahn-Martinez D, Nedergaard M. Aquaporin-4 Expression on Glymphatic Clearance Routes and Function. Schwartz Discover Scholar Showcase. 2024
Chang E (presenter), Giannetto M, Gahn-Martinez D, Nedergaard M. Aquaporin-4 Expression and Size-Dependent Solute Movement in the Brain. University of Rochester Undergraduate Research Exposition. 2024.
Chang E (presenter), Barth RK. Isolation of Hydrogen Sulfide Producing Bacteria from the environment. Department of Microbiology and Immunology Poster Session. 2023.
Giannetto M, Gomolka R, Gahn-Martinez D, Newbold E, Bork P, Chang E (presenter), Gresser M, Thompson T, Mori Y, Nedergaard M. Glymphatic fluid transport is suppressed by the AQP4 inhibitor AER-271. University of Rochester Undergraduate Program in Biology and Medicine Poster Symposium. 2023.

Ethan Chang

Ph.D. Student @ WashU

Research Interests

Education

Get my most recent C.V. here.

“Every great and deep difficulty bears in itself its own solution. It forces us to change our thinking in order to find it.”

― Niels Bohr

Publications

Presentations

Get my most recent C.V. here.

Ethan Chang

Ph.D. Student @ WashU

Research Interests

Education

Get my most recent C.V. here.

“Every great and deep difficulty bears in itself its own solution. It forces us to change our thinking in order to find it.” ― Niels Bohr

Publications

Presentations

Get my most recent C.V. here.

“Every great and deep difficulty bears in itself its own solution. It forces us to change our thinking in order to find it.”

― Niels Bohr