
Technical Electives at MIT:
- Micro/Nano Engineering Laboratory - 2.674
- Optics - 2.71
Emilienne Repak
Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering, MIT, 2009
Professional Experience
Scientist
- Neuralink
- Responsible for development, maintenance, and optimization of laser micro-milling systems.
Test & Installation Engineer
- Scientifica
- Two-photon microscopy specialist, responsible for building, troubleshooting, installing, and training customers on two-photon imaging systems.
Intern
- Micera Lab/National Enterprise for nanoScience and nanoTechnology
- Research assistant
Educational Experience
Academic:
- Teaching assistant for 20.309 Biological Engineering II: Instrumentation and Measurement
- Biological Engineering Undergraduate Board - Founding member
MIT Minor(s):
- French
Participation in Programs:
- MIT Undergraduate Reserach Opportunities Program
- MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives
Undergraduate Research Experiences:
- Bear Lab, MIT Brain and Cognitive Sciences Department
- Fee Lab, MIT Brain and Cognitive Sciences Department
Publications/Posters:
- Repak E*, Laprell L*, Franckevicius V, Hartrampf F, Terhag J, Hollmann M, Sumser M, Rebola N, DiGregorio D#, Trauner D# (2015) Optical control of NMDA receptors with a diffusible photoswitch. Nature Communications 6:8076. *Co-first authors; #Co-corresponding authors
Activities, interests and hobbies:
Aerial silks, acroyoga, international travel, travel writing, foreign languages, sewing
Additional Degrees:
PhD in Neuroscience, Pasteur Institute/ Pierre and Marie Curie University, Paris, France
Master's in Neuroscience, Pasteur Institute/ Pierre and Marie Curie University, Paris, France