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Flipping the Molecular Light Switch: Dr. Phillip Kyriakakis and the world of Optogenetics
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Prepare for an episode of the Fancy Labcoat Guild that's less 'blinding flash of light' π¦ and more 'steady, comforting glow' π‘. We've got an AMA on our Discord with the humble luminary - Dr. Phillip Kyriakakis. He's the kind of guy who tinkers with molecular light switches in optogenetics, a field most of us can't even spell correctly on the first try. π§ π¬
His career trajectory has taken him from UMass Boston π« to UC San Diego, and now to Stanford as a Senior Research Scientist. He's spent all this time flipping the switch on the field of optogenetics, and not in a way that requires protective eyewear. πΆοΈ
Dr. Kyriakakis isn't just about the science, though. He's a genuine, curious soul with a range of expertise that includes dabbling in electrical engineering! Plus, he's got this knack for making people smile, probably a side effect of spending so much time with biological lights. π
In this episode, we delve into the nitty-gritty of optogenetics, the highs and lows π’ of Dr. Kyriakakis's journey, and the joy of scientific discovery.
To keep up with Dr. Kyriakakis's work, you can follow him on Twitter @breakliquid π¦ and check out his SciFind profile π. Let's just say, with him, the world of optogenetics is looking quite...illuminating. π‘
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