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Implantable light source for optogenic alteration of immune response

Project Overview

The discovery of microbial opsin genes, which is a group of genes that enable the neuron to be activated by light, makes it possible to selectively control activation of neuron by light. Optogenetics is the study that combine genes and the emission of light (optics) together. Our client aims to study how tuberculosis could be treated with neurons stimulated by implantable lights near the lung. Our group’s product is safe to be implanted in mice and can emit light within certain wavelength requirement. The light source can also be switched on and off easily by operator for research use. The light’s intensity is able to trigger all of the neurons inside the lungs of mice.

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Team members from left to right: Ruochen Wang, Jacky Tian, Marisa Vattendahl Vidal, Jacob Meyertholen, Cassidy Geddes
Team members from left to right: Ruochen Wang, Jacky Tian, Marisa Vattendahl Vidal, Jacob Meyertholen, Cassidy Geddes

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Team Members

  • Ruochen Wang - Team Leader
  • Marisa Vattendahl Vidal - Communicator
  • Jacky Tian - BSAC
  • Cassidy Geddes - BWIG
  • Jacob Meyertholen - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Prof. Melissa Skala - Advisor
  • Prof. Matyas Sandor - Client
  • Martin Hsu - Alternate Contact

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