Philbert Tsai

Philbert Tsai is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He has held roles as QBio Lab Coordinator/Project Scientist (2015–Present) and Associate Project Scientist (2011–2015), overseeing advanced laboratory setups and bio-imaging research projects. His work focuses on neurovascular systems, microscopy techniques, and cortical blood flow dynamics.

Education:

• Ph.D., Physics, UC San Diego, 2004

Research Interests:

• Quantitative analysis of cortical microvascular networks
• Development of ultra-high-resolution imaging systems (e.g., STED, two-photon microscopy)
• Neurovascular coupling mechanisms and their impact on brain oxygen supply
• Biomedical engineering applications in neuroscience research

Lab & Projects:

• QBio Lab: Advanced instrumentation including confocal microscopes, 3D printers, and wet-lab equipment
• Developed vectorized models of mouse brain vasculature and ultra-wide-field multiphoton imaging systems

Grants & Awards:

• No specific awards listed in provided text

Collaborations: Worked extensively with colleagues like Dr. David Kleinfeld and Dr. Berislav Zlokovic on neurovascular projects.