Dr. Muhammad Bilal

Biography

Muhammad Bilal is a PhD candidate in the Calcium Signalling Group at the Eccles Institute of Neuroscience, John Curtin School of Medical Research at the Australian National University. His research focuses on ion channels and cholesterol metabolism in specific cell types that shape brain function. He explores the expression and functional diversity of the TRP (transient receptor potential) channel gene family in the brain. His work integrates in vivo and ex vivo approaches, utilizing two-photon calcium imaging, electrophysiology, electroencephalography (EEG), and molecular biology using mouse models. He employs complementary lipid metabolite profiling methods, including mass spectrometry, to generate cell-specific, spatially informed insights using advanced imaging and targeted experimental models. His research utilizes pharmacological and genetic approaches with the longer-term goal of supporting clinically relevant discoveries. His broader training includes substantial experience in biotechnology, with a background in genetic and protein engineering, as well as the development of engineered molecular tools and biosensors for cellular applications.

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