Our Team
Aryendra Munshi - Team Member
Aryendra, a dedicated high school freshman, is enthusiastic about addressing critical healthcare challenges through technological advancements. His deep interest in medical technologies and data science led him to research applications of deep learning for medical imaging independently. Under the mentorship of professors at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Aryendra honed his skills through a research project on computer-aided face mask detection. Witnessing how emerging technologies can beneficially impact people's lives fueled his passion for developing solutions that advance social good. This inspiration sparked the idea for ColonPolypAI, his groundbreaking AI tool to improve colorectal cancer screening. When not immersed in academics, Aryendra enjoys competitive tennis - a sport that has taught him resilience and perseverance, qualities he channels into tackling ambitious goals that can help transform patient outcomes.
Braydon Xu - Team Member
Braydon is a passionate high school freshman who has always been fascinated by the intersection of computer science and medicine. He took his earliest interests and taught himself programming languages like Python to explore these fields. This foundation, combined with Aryendra's expertise in AI, led them to conceive ColonPolypAI. When not focused on their studies, Braydon enjoys playing football and rugby, as well as learning about new technologies that could help improve lives.
Prof. Aimin Xu - Team Coach
Professor Aimin Xu is a Chair Professor and Director of the State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at The University of Hong Kong. He is also the Director of Antibody and Immunoassay Services at HKU. Prof. Xu holds a BMed from Anhui Medical University an MSc, and a PhD from the University of Auckland. He is an active member of various professional organizations, such as the American Diabetes Association and the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Furthermore, Prof. Xu serves as a Deputy Chair of the Biochemical Journal and an Editor for several prestigious journals, including Clinical Science, EMBO Molecular Medicine, Life Metabolism, Adipocytes, and Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy. His expertise and dedication to his field make him an invaluable asset to the team and the scientific community at large.
Bruce Changlong Xu - Team Mentor
Bruce Changlong Xu is a Computer Scientist based in Silicon Valley, working at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence at companies such as Apple and NVIDIA, and UCSF/Stanford University School of Medicine. He serves as a mentor to Aryendra and Braydon in ColonPolypAI in their fight against colon cancer.