Research
Our main research interest is developing engineering approaches to study the brain. The current focuses are in three areas: 1) developing non-invasive MRI techniques for visualizing human brain structure and function, 2) developing non-invasive remote cell modulation techniques to modulate neuronal activity and 3) applications to the understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive technology for imaging human body. It is used daily in hospitals for aiding medical
diagnosis; it is also widely used for
studying human brain structure and
function. Our lab develops methods
to improve existing MRI techniques or
create new forms of MRI. We are
broadly interested in all things related
to MRI: physics, hardware, image
acquisition and clinical applications.
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Magnetogenetics
We are developing a method that
uses electromagnetic fields (RF
waves) together with engineered
membrane proteins to modulate cell
activities remotely. This tool is applied
to study brain function and diseases.
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