On March 20th, 2025, research from the Chen Ultrasound Lab was spotlighted in Neurology Today, the official news outlet of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The article highlights the lab’s cutting-edge technology for noninvasively targeting and modulating brain activity: Airy-beam holographic sonogenetics (AhSonogenetics).
AhSonogenetics combines focused ultrasound with acoustic holography, bending sound waves to converge at precise points within the brain. By activating genetically sensitized neurons through holographically focused ultrasound, this technique enables noninvasive, flexible, and cell-type-specific neuromodulation, which holds the potential to target multiple brain areas simultaneously. This innovative approach opens promising new avenues for the treatment of neurological disorders.
The feature of this technology in Neurology Today reflects the growing impact and visibility of the lab’s work within the neuroscience and neurology communities. Congratulations to the Chen Lab on this outstanding recognition!