Francois St-Pierre

Francois St-Pierre is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University. He is also a McNair Scholar at Baylor, focusing on developing molecular tools for neuroscience research.

Education

• BA and MA in Engineering from the University of Cambridge
• PhD in Biological Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• Postdoctoral Training at Stanford University

Research Interests

The St-Pierre Lab specializes in creating engineered proteins and gene circuits to monitor and manipulate biological systems. Their work spans voltage imaging, brain connectivity, synthetic biology, and high-throughput screening methods. Recent publications highlight advancements in optophysiology and neural imaging technologies for deep-tissue and pan-cortical voltage dynamics.

Scientific Awards

• McNair Scholar at Baylor College of Medicine

Labs & Collaborations

The lab operates across multiple locations within the Texas Medical Center, including facilities at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborations with Rice University. They leverage Houston’s biomedical ecosystem to integrate molecular engineering with neurotechnology development.