Welcome to ABNEL!
Research in the Advanced Biosystems for NeuroEngineering Laboratory (ABNEL) focuses on neural engineering and the interface between neurons and surrounding tissues. Specifically, ABNEL develops novel and transformative devices, biomaterials, and biophysical-based therapies. Current work centers on the gut, heart, and central/peripheral nervous systems.
Please feel free to visit our sister lab Laboratory for Neuromodulation and Neuromuscular Repair (LNNR).
Bryan Schellberg – Quickest turn around review publication
Congratulations to our PhD student, Bryan Schellberg, on his recent review publication in the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research! Bryan's publication not only marks the lab's first in 2025 but also set a new record for fastest turn around review publication in...
What a tiny, 3D gut can tell us about gastrointestinal disorders
Principal investigators of ABNEL and LNNR, Dr. Abigail Koppes and Dr. Ryan Koppes, recently made headlines on Northeastern Global News. This recognition arises from their collaborative efforts on the development of microphysiological systems aimed at investigating the...