Nicolas Pégard

Nicolas Pégard is a Professor leading the Pégard Lab, which develops advanced optical and computational tools for neuroscience and biomedical imaging. His work integrates physics, engineering, and artificial intelligence to create next-generation imaging technologies for monitoring and manipulating neural activity.

• Research Focus: Task-based optics, optogenetics, calcium and voltage reporters, computational microscopy, holography, and machine learning-driven imaging.
• Students & Collaborators: Includes PhD candidates Hossein Eybposh, Vincent Curtis, Maria Magdalena Ortiz, Matthew Atisa, and Nick Caira.
• Lab Activities: Hosts workshops like 'Sculpted Light in the Brain' and collaborates with HHMI Janelia Farms.

Scientific Awards Received:

• Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship in Neurosciences (2023)
• Kavli Innovation Grant (2022)
• Beckman Young Investigator Award (2021)
• Burroughs Wellcome Career Award (2018)