Light and electricity interface with living systems in a variety of ways: The absorption of light is the crucial first step in photosynthesis. Neurons and other excitable cells communicate through electrical signals along their membranes and at synapses. Electron transport in the mitochondrial membrane is an integral part of respiration. 

 

The Molecular Electrobiology group is interested in understanding how the human body responds to light and electricity. How does the biological cell convert electrochemical and photochemical signals into biological function? And what happens to these signals in diseased states? As scientists, we employ a molecular approach to investigate such questions. As engineers, we seek to develop therapeutic and diagnostic paradigms for various diseases. Our group uncovers biomolecular interactions that govern the function of both noninvasive 'electroceuticals' for disease diagnosis and therapy, while also developing electrical and photonic modalities for biosensing applications.

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Our team is composed of biologists, chemists, engineers, physicists and coders coming from a variety of backgrounds. Please reach out if you are interested in joining!