Shaojun Liu
Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
Abstract: Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM), a non-invasive neurostimulation technique using near-infrared or red light, has emerged as a promising therapy for various brain disorders. By targeting specific brain regions, tPBM is hypothesized to modulate mitochondrial function, reduce neuroinflammation, and promote neurogenesis, thereby accelerating recovery processes. Here, we will introduce our progress in tPBM to promote the prognosis of ventricular hemorrhage, enhance microglial function in diabetic mice, and improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease mice. In addition, we provide preliminary evidence of a potential mechanism of tPBM that promotes dilation of meningeal lymphatic vessels to improve their drainage function, thereby improving brain function.
Speaker: Shaojun Liu is a postdoc of Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology. He graduated from Huazhong University of Science and Technology with a doctoral degree in 2024. Currently, his research focuses on the biomedical applications of in vivo tissue optical clearing methods and near-infrared photobiomodulation to improve brain diseases. He has published more than 10 peer-review papers in Nature Communications, Communications Biology, Analytical Chemistry and other journals.