Using ionizing radiation to non-invasively modulate neural activity

When

September 15, 2023 | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Refreshments to follow

Where

University Hall 4002

Speaker

Mark Bolding, PH.D. UAB Medical School

Abstract

This talk investigates the potential of dTRPA1 as a candidate receptor for a groundbreaking optogenetic approach using X-rays instead of traditional visible light. By examining the unique properties of dTRPA1, we explore its suitability for mediating cellular responses to X-ray stimulation. The utilization of X-rays in optogenetics opens up new avenues for noninvasive and precise manipulation of targeted cells and neural circuits. The findings presented here shed light on the feasibility of this innovative optogenetic method and its implications for advancing the field of neurobiology.