Projects

From cells, code, and behavior. All with and for the mind.

Replicated an existing study that reconstructed images seen while situated inside an fMRI, but made it faster.

Alot faster.

Image Reconstruction

Neuonal Computer

We cultured neurons to play cartpole, acting in the place of a silicon processor, a biological computer.

Scientific research poster titled 'Closed-Loop Control of the CartPole Task Using Neural Activity Recorded from Microelectrode Arrays'. The poster is divided into sections, including Abstract, Fully In-silico Simulation using BRIAN2, Validating the Digital-Neuronal Interface, Neuronal Culture Maintenance, and Next Steps. It contains diagrams, charts, and images of neuronal cultures on plates, along with technical descriptions and references.

Mindfulness & Cognitive States

We investigated cognitive states, finding that focused attention and depression decrease with mindfulness.

Research poster titled 'The individual relationships between depression and various cognitive states under state mindfulness induction vs. controlled storytelling,' featuring sections: Introduction, Results, Methods and Materials, Discussion, and Conclusions, with graphs showing false recognition rates and depression versus focused attention.

Meditative Dynamics

Utilizing Tibetan monk data and in-house EEG data, we visualized brain states, and used them to move left and right on a computer

Protective antigen binded with edema factor

Anthrax Mediated Delivery System

Effectively brainstormed a cargo delivery system using anthrax components for DNA modification and protein production in bacteria

2nd Place Winner @ Biopunk Hackathon

Sleep Light Therapy

Blue light therapy enables more consistent sleep cycles, opening up possibilities for future treatments of sleep disorders.

Poster presentation titled 'Analysis of Zeitgeber–Timed Blue Light Exposure & Circadian Rhythm Fragmentation in Aged Rat Models' with sections labeled Introduction, Results, Methods, Discussion, and Conclusion. The poster features several graphs illustrating activity patterns across different Zeitgeber time blocks and activity trends over experimental days.