Laboratory for Noninvasive Neuroengineering
We are developing technologies for noninvasive control and monitoring of the brain. In our work, we combine synthetic biology, molecular engineering, and strategies for enhanced gene and drug delivery into the central nervous system. Our goals are to understand neural circuit function and treat brain disorders with fewer side effects.
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Keywords: gene delivery, protein engineering, neuromodulation, viral vector engineering, ultrasound
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For examples, see our current research.
News
5/18/2020
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4/13/2020
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2/28/2020
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05/03/2019
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8/7/2018
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7/9/2018
New paper: a peer-reviewed publication is now in press - a protocol for high-precision FUS-BBBO. Congrats to Manwal Harb for his first co-authorship on a paper.
New grant: We have received a grant from The Welch foundation to develop site-specific therapeutics for brain disorders.
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​Invited Talk at Columbia University
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Invited talk at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Neuroscience Center, as a part of #MSNSeminars
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Received NARSAD Young Investigator grant
Brain and Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) award will focus on making gene delivery to the brain safer, cheaper, and more effective.
ATAC in the news.
Our work on noninvasive neuromodulation was featured in the news. Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News published an informative article on DREADDs, which also featured ATAC technology.
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Contact
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6100 Main St., Houston, TX 77005-1892
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1892 Houston, TX 77251-1892