additional Resources

For Full Access to all of our Resource Materials, please contact Erin Larson Lind (larso323@umn.edu)

Academic Resources

• SFN Optogenetic Training Series!! http://neuronline.sfn.org/Collections/Optogenetics-Training-Series

• Scientific Articles on a Variety of Optogenetic Research and Applications

• Optogenetic Basics: Pros/Cons of Neuromodulation Approaches, Technical Considerations, etc.

Technical Resources

• Deisseroth Optogenetic Resource Center

• OpenOptogenetics

• Expansion Microscopy

• Clarity

• Equipment Catalogs and User Manuals

• Instructions for DIY optogenetic equipment

• Parts and Pieces: Comparisons and Where to get

• Technical Protocols

Commonly used Commercial and Local Vendors:

Thor Labs

Plexon

Doric Lenses

Neuronexus

Neurolux

University of Minnesota Viral Vector and Cloning Core