Johns Hopkins University · Biomedical EngineeringBrain Imaging and Neural Dynamics Laboratory
Adam S. Charles · Baltimore, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Adam S. Charles's lab focuses on advancing brain imaging technologies to study neural function in real time. By developing new optical imaging methods, the lab aims to capture detailed brain activity at high speeds across large areas. This research can help uncover complex brain dynamics and improve our understanding of various neurological disorders.
brain imagingoptical microscopyneural functioncalcium signalingfluorescence tagscomputational imagingbiophysical phenomenaneurophysiologydata reconstruction
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop new optical imaging techniques that rapidly capture neural dynamics.
AIM 02Improve imaging area access while maintaining high frame rates.
AIM 03Explore biophysical phenomena to understand neural computation.
AIM 04Utilize computational approaches to enhance image reconstruction.
AIM 05Investigate interactions of various brain cell types during neural activity.
Skills the Lab Values
optical microscopyfluorescence imagingalgorithmic reconstructionin vivo imagingimage analysisanimal modelsvideo microscopybiochemical measurementdata sampling
Output against the department
Publications116bottom 23% of dept.456th of 595
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Citations1.3kbottom 8% of dept.546th of 595
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