Mathew Tantama

Mathew Tantama's lab develops fluorescent protein-based tools called biosensors that let scientists visualize and measure molecules like ATP (a cellular energy currency), cAMP (a signaling molecule), and changes in pH or redox state inside living cells and neurons in real time. Much of the work involves engineering new fluorescent proteins and sensor designs using techniques like FRET (a method that detects when two fluorescent molecules are close together) to track these molecules with high sensitivity. This research supports basic studies of cell signaling, neuronal activity, and metabolism by providing better imaging tools for other researchers.

Publication output was higher around 2017-2019, dropped sharply in 2020-2023, and has picked back up somewhat in 2024-2026, though still below the earlier decade's pace.

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