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Professor Ahmed Abdelfattah is the Robert J. and Nancy D. Carney University Assistant Professor of Brain Science and Assistant Professor of Engineering at Brown University. His work focuses on developing molecular tools to study brain function through bioengineering and chemical approaches. He leads the Abdelfattah Lab at the Neuroscience Department and Carney Institute for Brain Science.
His research integrates electrophysiology, fluorescence imaging, protein engineering, and genetic methods to visualize neural circuits and their functions. Key areas include voltage imaging, optogenetics, and fluorescent protein development for in vivo applications. The lab’s tools enable real-time observation of electrical and chemical signals in the nervous system, addressing gaps in understanding memory and behavior formation.
Notable contributions include chemigenetic voltage and calcium indicators, far-red fluorescent sensors, and all-optical neurophysiology techniques. His work bridges molecular biology and advanced imaging to decode neural activity at unprecedented resolution.
Advising and grants are central to his academic role, though specific student names or grant details are not provided in available texts. The lab actively collaborates across disciplines to advance neurobiological research tools.
