Fifteen years ago, fluorescent protein-based sensors capable of reporting millisecond-scale electrical activity in vivo were widely viewed as infeasible. In this session, the speaker will share his journey toward developing optical voltage reporters, highlighting both technical breakthroughs and practical challenges. Topics will include the realities of toolmaking research, navigating publishing and funding, and disseminating new technologies to the neuroscience community.
This session’s speaker will be Francois St-Pierre, PhD, and will be moderated by Valentina Emiliani, PhD, 2026 Program Committee member.
This was selected as a part of the Neuroscience 2026 programming: Theme J – Techniques.
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