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The Inoue Lab, also known as the Optical Brain Dynamics Laboratory, integrates protein engineering and systems neuroscience to address previously inaccessible questions about brain function, particularly in the area of social behavior. Our primary goal is to develop new optical molecular tools that will allow us to unravel the intricacies of the neural circuits that underlie various adaptive and maladaptive social behaviors. Through this integrative approach, we aim to identify novel diagnostic markers and provide innovative treatment strategies for neurological disorders. 

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  1. Passion & Impact: Want to unlock brain secrets and improve health?
  2. Interdisciplinary Blend: Dive into an interdisciplinary space where biology meets engineering.
  3. Hands-On Learning: Get hands-on with cutting-edge tools and techniques, pioneering the future of brain research.
  4. Innovation & Discovery: Design protein optical tools. Here's your chance to innovate and discover with us! 

Available to Mentor:

  • PhD/MSTP Students
  • Post-Baccalaureate Students
  • Postdocs
  • Undergraduate Students

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  • All-optical observation and control of communication between neuronal cell-types during behavior via structure-guided design of channelrhodopsins

    Inoue, M. & Deisseroth, K., 2024, Reporters, Markers, Dyes, Nanoparticles, and Molecular Probes for Biomedical Applications XV. Berezin, M. Y. & Raghavachari, R. (eds.). SPIE, 1286203. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE; vol. 12862).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

  • Cardiogenic control of affective behavioural state

    Hsueh, B., Chen, R., Jo, Y. J., Tang, D., Raffiee, M., Kim, Y. S., Inoue, M., Randles, S., Ramakrishnan, C., Patel, S., Kim, D. K., Liu, T. X., Kim, S. H., Tan, L., Mortazavi, L., Cordero, A., Shi, J., Zhao, M., Ho, T. T. & Crow, A. & 7 others, Yoo, A. C. W., Raja, C., Evans, K., Bernstein, D., Zeineh, M., Goubran, M. & Deisseroth, K., Mar 9 2023, In: Nature. 615, 7951, p. 292-299 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    Open Access
    104 Scopus citations
  • Structural basis for ion selectivity in potassium-selective channelrhodopsins

    Tajima, S., Kim, Y. S., Fukuda, M., Jo, Y. J., Wang, P. Y., Paggi, J. M., Inoue, M., Byrne, E. F. X., Kishi, K. E., Nakamura, S., Ramakrishnan, C., Takaramoto, S., Nagata, T., Konno, M., Sugiura, M., Katayama, K., Matsui, T. E., Yamashita, K., Kim, S. & Ikeda, H. & 6 others, Kim, J., Kandori, H., Dror, R. O., Inoue, K., Deisseroth, K. & Kato, H. E., Sep 28 2023, In: Cell. 186, 20, p. 4325-4344.e26

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    Open Access
    13 Scopus citations
  • A Flp-dependent G-CaMP9a transgenic mouse for neuronal imaging in vivo

    Sakamoto, M., Inoue, M., Takeuchi, A., Kobari, S., Yokoyama, T., Horigane, S. I., Takemoto-Kimura, S., Abe, M., Sakimura, K., Kano, M., Kitamura, K., Fujii, H. & Bito, H., Feb 28 2022, In: Cell Reports Methods. 2, 2, 100168.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    Open Access
    9 Scopus citations
  • Structural basis for channel conduction in the pump-like channelrhodopsin ChRmine

    Kishi, K. E., Kim, Y. S., Fukuda, M., Inoue, M., Kusakizako, T., Wang, P. Y., Ramakrishnan, C., Byrne, E. F. X., Thadhani, E., Paggi, J. M., Matsui, T. E., Yamashita, K., Nagata, T., Konno, M., Quirin, S., Lo, M., Benster, T., Uemura, T., Liu, K. & Shibata, M. & 7 others, Nomura, N., Iwata, S., Nureki, O., Dror, R. O., Inoue, K., Deisseroth, K. & Kato, H. E., Feb 17 2022, In: Cell. 185, 4, p. 672-689.e23

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    Open Access
    63 Scopus citations