University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · Biomedical EngineeringCui Lab
Xinyan Tracy Cui · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Xinyan Tracy Cui's lab focuses on understanding the effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on cognitive and emotional functions. Using cutting-edge technology, the lab develops flexible neural probes that can monitor brain activity and neurotransmitter levels over time. By investigating how TBI impacts dopamine and glutamate neurotransmission, the lab aims to uncover mechanisms underlying cognitive-affective symptoms and enhance treatment strategies for TBI patients.
traumatic brain injuryneurotransmitterscognitive-affective symptomsflexible neural probesmultimodal sensing
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop a flexible multimodal microelectrode array for in vivo sensing
AIM 02Investigate the effects of TBI on device performance
AIM 03Explore striatal mechanisms of cognitive-affective symptoms post-TBI and treatment with MPH
Skills the Lab Values
electrophysiologymicroelectrode array developmentneurotransmitter assessmentanimal behavior studiesbiochemical analysis
Output against the department
Publications212bottom 49% of dept.303rd of 595
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Citations14ktop 26% of dept.153rd of 595
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