Jufang He
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Dr. Jufang He is a pioneering neuroscientist and biomedical engineer whose research lies at the intersection of neural engineering, optogenetics, and wireless neurotechnology. His most impactful work centers on developing minimally invasive tools to control brain activity in freely behaving animals, addressing a critical bottleneck in neuroscience: the need for tetherless, deep-brain stimulation. His landmark 2017 study, "Tetherless near-infrared control of brain activity in behaving animals using fully implantable upconversion microdevices" (95 citations), introduced a revolutionary approach using implantable upconversion nanoparticles that convert near-infrared light into visible light, enabling wireless, deep-brain optogenetic modulation without bulky fiber optics. This breakthrough has profound implications for studying complex behaviors and developing future therapies for neurological disorders. Dr. He’s contributions have been widely recognized, with his work bridging materials science and systems neuroscience to create truly untethered neural interfaces. His research continues to push the boundaries of how we can remotely and precisely interrogate neural circuits, offering a powerful platform for both fundamental discovery and translational applications in brain-machine interfaces.
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