Synthetic Neurobiology Group

Ed Boyden, Ph.D., Principal Investigator

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Projects

Tools for precision control of neural circuits and complex biological processes

  • Optogenetic molecular reagents enabling control of the activity of targeted neurons and biological functions with light

  • Optogenetic hardware and systems for control of neural circuits and biological functions with light

Tools for observing and analyzing neural circuit computations and dynamics

  • Recording and data analysis technologies for observing and analyzing neural circuit dynamics

  • Exploratory technologies for understanding neural circuits

The analysis and engineering of brain circuit dynamics and function

  • Understanding how neural circuits compute, drive behaviors, yield brain disorders, and can serve as therapeutic targets

  • Direct engineering and testing of novel therapeutic platforms for treatment of brain disorders

Home » Projects

Tools for precision control of neural circuits and complex biological processes

Optogenetic molecular reagents enabling control of the activity of targeted neurons and biological functions with light

Optogenetic hardware and systems for control of neural circuits and biological functions with light

Tools for observing and analyzing neural circuit computations and dynamics

Recording and data analysis technologies for observing and analyzing neural circuit dynamics

Exploratory technologies for understanding neural circuits

The analysis and engineering of brain circuit dynamics and function

Understanding how neural circuits compute, drive behaviors, yield brain disorders, and can serve as therapeutic targets

Direct engineering and testing of novel therapeutic platforms for treatment of brain disorders

Copyright 1995-2012, Ed Boyden esb@media.mit.edu