Heart and Brain Researchers Unveil Tool for Studying Cellular Electrical Activity
June 30, 2026 | Categories: Research |ISCRM researchers who study the heart and the brain have shown that embedding an optical sensor in genetically engineered stem cells can be used to measure electrical activity in cardiomyocytes and neurons. Read More
NIH-Funded Team Led by Berndt Lab Aims to Supercharge Protein Sensor Engineering
April 2, 2026 | Categories: Core Faculty, Research |An $11 million multi-institutional grant from the NIH BRAIN Initiative will enable Berndt Lab engineer new red calcium and neuromodulator sensors, giving scientists much more powerful tools to study brain function and neurological disease. Read More