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Martin D. Dawson

University of StrathclydeORCID 0000-0002-6639-2989Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Approach:experimental assay· 5 Assay:imaging· 2 Organism:non-human primate· 2 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Organism:human· 1 Organism:mouse· 1

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Chronically implantable μLED arrays for optogenetic cortical surface stimulation in mice

Ryan Jon Greer, Antonin Verdier, Emma Butt, Yunzhou Cheng, Ella Callas, Niall McAlinden, Alicia Aniorte, Eya Mabrouk Kakaouia, Magdalena Pereyra, Martin D. Dawson, Brice Bathellier, Keith Mathieson

This paper introduces a chronically implantable μLED array for optogenetic cortical stimulation in mice, demonstrating long-term stability and effective neuronal responses.

Nature Communications · Jan 14, 2026Peer-reviewedNeuroscience

Spectral Characterization of a Blue Light-Emitting Micro-LED Platform and Microbial Chromophores for Therapeutic Applications in Skin Conditions

Hannah J. Serrage, Charlotte J. Eling, Pedro Urbano Alves, Enyuan Xie, Andrew J. McBain, Martin D. Dawson, Catherine A. O’Neill, N. Laurand

This paper characterizes blue light chromophores in skin commensals and presents a micro-LED platform for therapeutic applications in skin conditions.

Biomedical Optics Express · Apr 10, 2024Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

In vivo optogenetics using a Utah Optrode Array with enhanced light output and spatial selectivity

Niall McAlinden, Christopher F. Reiche, Andrew M. Clark, Robert D. Scharf, Yunzhou Cheng, Rohit Sharma, Loren W. Rieth, Martin D. Dawson, Alessandra Angelucci, Keith Mathieson, Steve Blair

This paper develops and tests an optimized Utah Optrode Array for in vivo optogenetics in non-human primates, showing improved light delivery and spatial selectivity.

bioRxiv · Mar 18, 2024 · PreprintNeuroscience

An Optrode Array for Spatiotemporally Precise Large-Scale Optogenetic Stimulation of Deep Cortical Layers in Non-human Primates

Andrew M. Clark, Alexander Ingold, Christopher F. Reiche, Donald Cundy, Justin L. Balsor, Frederick Federer, Niall McAlinden, Yunzhou Cheng, John David Rolston, Loren W. Rieth, Martin D. Dawson, Keith Mathieson, Steve Blair, Alessandra Angelucci

The paper introduces an optrode array for precise optogenetic stimulation of deep cortical layers in non-human primates, demonstrating its ability to activate neurons in specific or widespread regions.

Communications Biology · Mar 14, 2024Peer-reviewedNeuroscience

A multi-site MicroLED Optrode Array for Neural Interfacing

Niall McAlinden, Yunzhou Cheng, Robert D. Scharf, Enyuan Xie, Erdan Gu, Martin D. Dawson, Christopher Reiche, Rohit Sharma, Prashant Tathireddy, Loren W. Rieth, Steve Blair, Keith Mathieson

The paper introduces a multi-site MicroLED Optrode Array for neural interfacing capable of optogenetic excitation in large mammals.

Neurophotonics · Aug 28, 2019Peer-reviewedNeuroscience