The Morse Lab

Therapeutic Ultrasound and Modulation Laboratory

Imperial College London, UK

Our Team

Dr Sophie Morse

Principal Investigator

Sarina Grewal

PhD Student

Manaal Shah

PhD Student

Vanessa Drevenakova

PhD Student

Rishi Sankar

PhD Student

Ceren Yalcin

PhD Student

Nicholas Chan

PhD Student

Emilie Wielezynski

PhD Student

Research Assistant

Varshini Packiyathasan

Ekaterina Kokota

Visiting Researcher

Lena Rielke

Research Assistant

Sakshi Bhangaokar

MRes Student

Valeria Dosso

PhD Student

Mariia Druziagina

Visiting Researcher

Matilda Burke

MRes Student

Maria De Leon Eddy

MEng Student

Annabel Chi

MEng Student

Jayla Kwok

MEng Student

Our Research

Modulating Brain’s Immune Cells

Our work focuses on understanding and modulating brain immune cells to fight neurological diseases and promote brain health.

Fighting brain tumours

Our research combines advanced imaging techniques and novel therapeutic strategies to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for patients with brain cancer.

Fighting brain ageing

We study the mechanisms of neurodegeneration and develop strategies to maintain cognitive function as we age.

Fighting inflammatory disorders

Our research targets the causes of inflammatory disorders, developing innovative therapies to reduce brain inflammation.

Fighting Neurodegenerative Diseases

Our lab is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

Outreach

Great Exhibition Road Festival

We had an amazing time at the Great Exhibition Road Festival in London! Our team showed how focused ultrasound can be a game-changer in treating Alzheimer's disease.

Visitors were fascinated to learn how we use precise sound waves to safely and non-invasively open the blood-brain barrier, allowing treatments to reach the brain directly.

Imagine a beam of sound waves creating temporary openings in the brain’s defenses, letting therapeutic agents pass through and work their magic. It’s like opening a hidden door to a world of possibilities!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn more about this groundbreaking technology. We loved sharing our passion for neuroscience and ultrasound with all of you!

Imperial Lates

We focused on minimally invasive neuromodulation technologies — and how they can change lives. Visitors were immersed in two VR experiences designed to explain what Alzheimer’s disease is and how focused ultrasound neuromodulation could help. We also showcased a next-generation wearable FUS device like a headphone, which is designed to stimulate the vagus nerve and improve sleep disorders. Our custom-built arcade game challenged visitors’ memory, reflexes, and cognitive speed through a playful neuromodulation-themed competition.

It was inspiring to see people of all ages get curious, ask questions, and interact with the science behind the NEUROMOD+ network. We’re proud to be part of a movement making neurotechnology more accessible.

News

Congratulations to Emilie Wielezynski and Sarina Grewal for being accepted to UK DRI skills development award

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Congratulations to Emilie Wielezynski and Sarina Grewal for being accepted to UK DRI skills development award 〰️

Join us

Contact Dr Sophie Morse at sophie.morse11@imperial.ac.uk to hear about available projects.