Andrew Payne

Andrew Payne, Co-founder and CEO of E11 Bio, specializes in innovative techniques for brain mapping. He discusses the transformative potential of connectomes—detailed wiring diagrams of brains—revealing their promise for understanding neural circuitry and treating disorders. Payne outlines the technical hurdles in capturing these complex connections and shares E11's groundbreaking methods, including a barcoding system for neurons. He emphasizes the urgency of this work, driven by personal experiences with chronic pain and the hope for future therapeutic applications.