Welcome to our lab at College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University!
We aim to invent chemical and biophysical tools to map neuronal activities at high spatiotemporal resolution. We apply these tools to investigate the underlying biological macromolecules, physical forces, and chemical signaling that give rise to neuronal functions. Examples are engineered enzymes, fluorescent indicators, custom-built microscopes and software, etc.
Our methods are drawing from a wide range of techniques, including protein engineering, chemical synthesis, molecular and cellular biology, fluorescence microscopy, high-throughput sequencing, mass spectrometry-based proteomics, and quantitative modeling.
Current research projects include:
We celebrated New Year by exchanging gifts and sharing our loving memories of 2021.
Check out our recently published review on hybrid voltage indicators.
Peng is Promoted to Tenured Associate Professor.
Four students joined us this year for their undergraduate research training program.
Congratulations to four graduate students and five undergrads who have recently defended their theses.