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Personal Statement
I have been actively engaged in research in optics and biophotonics since 2005. I have worked on a variety of projects across a range of different fields linked with a common photonics theme. A feature of my work is that I have worked extensively with multidisciplinary teams which have allowed me to develop a unique and comprehensive skill set.
I am a current member of the researchers' group at the University of Strathclyde and represent researchers on the Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee (RKEC).
Research Interests
- Photonics
- Developing new imaging techniques for Neuroscience
- Developing new photonic devices for Optogenetics
Expertise & Capabilities
- Microscopy and Imaging
- Electrophysiology
- MicroLEDs for use in Optogenetics
Academic / Professional qualifications
PhD in Physics (Awarded February 2011), titled: "Optical Properties of Capped Metallic Nanostructures Grown on Silicon".
BA mod in Physics and Chemistry of Advanced Materials 2006, 1st class honours.
Keywords
- Optics
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Optogenetic technologies
Mathieson, K. (Principal Investigator), McAlinden, N. (Researcher), Gunning, D. (Fellow) & Sakata, S. (Principal Investigator)
1/11/11 → …
Project: Non-funded project
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High-density chronic optogenetic interface for primate brains - Yr 1
Mathieson, K. (Principal Investigator) & McAlinden, N. (Research Co-investigator)
National Institute of Health NIH (USA)
1/08/23 → 31/07/25
Project: Research
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Chronically implantable microLED arrays for optogenetic stimulation of the mouse cortical surface
Greer, R., Verdier, A., Butt, E., Cheng, Y., Callas, E., McAlinden, N., Aniorte, A., Mabrouk Kakaouia, E., Pereyra, M., Dawson, M. D., Bathellier, B. & Mathieson, K., 3 Jan 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Nature Communications. 58 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Depth-resolved fiber photometry of amyloid plaque signals in freely behaving Alzheimer’s disease mice
Byron, N., McAlinden, N., Pisano, F., Pisanello, M., Ferreira, J., Montinaro, C., Mathieson, K., De Vittorio, M., Pisanello, F. & Sakata, S., 23 Sept 2025, In: Neurophotonics. 12, 3, 16 p., 035014.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Optogenetic activation of neocortical neurons in vivo with a sapphire-based micro-scale LED probe
McAlinden, N. (Creator), Sakata, S. (Creator) & Mathieson, K. (Contributor), University of Strathclyde, 2015
DOI: 10.15129/53ec9764-79b1-4746-b5bc-f45088b5a774
Dataset
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Depth-specific optogenetic control in vivo with a scalable, high density µLED neural probe: Dataset
Mathieson, K. (Creator), McAlinden, N. (Contributor), Sakata, S. (Creator), Scharf, R. (Creator), Dawson, M. (Contributor) & Tsunematsu, T. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 7 Jun 2016
DOI: 10.15129/a8b7f487-3903-4bee-a2a9-71195599e12d
Dataset
Activities
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Braincoder
McAlinden, N. (Participant)
20 Feb 2025Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Participation in conference
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microLED devices for optogenetic applications
McAlinden, N. (Speaker)
11 Jul 2020 → 15 Jul 2020Activity: Talk or Presentation › Oral presentation