Cellular Neuroscience Imaging Laboratory
My research interests include interfacing bioengineering, neuroscience and medicine from the molecular to the behavioral scale, and the application of quantitative phase microscopy techniques to bi
The Lu Lab
The Lu Lab
Our Mission
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The surprising scientific benefits behind memory manipulation
Today we know that our brains re-write our memories each time we recall them, but what if we could control that process? We're exploring the science of memory manipulation, which could transform treatments for Alzheimer's, PTSD, and more. To answer our questions, KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott...
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Monitoring stress from the surface of the body
"Today, my laboratory looks more like a scene from a sci-fi film than a psychology research space. Wires snake across tables, sensors lay carefully arranged on trays, and a bucket of ice water sits in the corner, quietly waiting its turn." Manuel Hernandez is an NSP faculty member and...
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Can Doing Crosswords, Puzzles, and Other Games Really Help You Stay Sharp?
Engaging your brain can have benefits—but not all mental exercises are created equal.Can Brain Games Really Preserve Cognition?When it comes to your brain, there’s some truth to the saying “use it or lose it,” experts said. “Your brain is an organ, and if you’re not using all parts...
Illinois-Carle Joint Neural Engineering and Rehabilitation Laboratory
he Illinois-Carle Joint Neural Engineering and Rehabilitation Laboratory (JNERL) is an interdisciplinary research facility focused on advancing neural engineering and rehabilitatio
Cellular Neuroscience Imaging Laboratory
Research in the Cellular Neuroscience Imaging Laboratory integrates bioengineering, neuroscience, and medicine to investigate biological systems from the molecular to behavioral scale.