ABOUT

OUR PHILOSOPHY

At Synapse NeuroAnalytics, we believe that high-quality neuroimaging research requires more than technical expertise, it demands collaboration, transparency, and education.

Founded by Dr. Androu Abdalmalak, a scientist with deep experience in functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), our company was created to bridge the gap between complex data and meaningful discovery. We specialize in rigorous, customized fNIRS data analysis while prioritizing education, so our clients not only receive clear results, they also gain the skills to understand and build on them.

As fNIRS becomes more accessible and widely adopted across disciplines, we envision a future where data analysis is not a black box, but a shared language, one that connects researchers, clinicians, and innovators.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

PARTNERSHIP

We see ourselves as collaborators, not just consultants. We meet you where you are, adapting our approach to your research goals and level of expertise.

CLARITY

We demystify the analysis process by delivering transparent results and sharing the preprocessing pipeline and any applicable code through dedicated GitHub repositories.

CAPACITY BUILDING

Whether through one-on-one consulting or long-term project collaboration, we equip researchers with the tools to grow independently.

OUR VALUES

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SIMPLIFY

We make complex brain data and analysis accessible and understandable

YIELD INSIGHT

We help researchers extract meaningful insights from raw neuroimaging data

NURTURE
DISCOVERY

We support the scientific journey — from experimental design to data interpretation

ADVANCE
SCIENCE

We contribute to the evolution of neuroscience through better analysis tools and methods

PARTNER WITH
RESEARCHERS

We collaborate closely with scientists to elevate the quality of their work

STRENGTHEN
SKILLS

We train and educate future scientists by utilizing best practices in the field

EMPOWER

We empower researchers to do bold, high-impact science with confidence

OUR TEAM

Meet the dedicated professionals behind Synapse NeuroAnalytics

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ANDROU ABDALMALAK, PhD

Founder & Principal Consultant

Hi! I'm Androu, a scientist, data analyst, and the person behind Synapse NeuroAnalytics. I’ve spent the past 10+ years working in cognitive neuroscience and brain imaging, with a special focus on functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). After analyzing countless datasets, mentoring students, and collaborating on multidisciplinary research, I saw a clear need: researchers needed more than just results, they needed support, clarity, and education around their data.

That’s why I started Synapse NeuroAnalytics: to help researchers untangle complex fNIRS data with rigorous analysis, transparency, and training. I’m passionate about making data meaningful and making the process collaborative. Whether you’re designing a new study, publishing a pilot, or diving into functional connectivity, I’ll meet you where you’re at and help you move forward with confidence.

When I’m not immersed in data, you’ll probably find me training dogs, running, or just enjoying time outdoors. I believe in balance, curiosity, and empowering others, and I bring that mindset to every project I take on.

Let’s work together to illuminate your research.

Leena is an integrative physiologist specializing in cerebrovascular control and the physiological factors that shape brain function. With a PhD and six years of postdoctoral training, she brings expertise in combining transcranial Doppler ultrasound, systemic physiology, and depth-enhanced optical monitoring to study cerebral blood flow dynamics across a range of populations — including women, athletes, older adults, and clinical groups.

Her research has pioneered innovative approaches to measuring cerebrovascular function and designing complex experimental protocols. She is passionate about empowering collaborators to collect rigorous, high-quality data and making complex physiological information accessible and meaningful to diverse research teams.

At Synapse NeuroAnalytics, Leena works closely with clients from the earliest stages of study design - ensuring experiments are physiologically informed and methodologically sound - through to advanced statistical analysis and interpretation. She is particularly committed to improving methodological standards and supporting impactful, hypothesis-driven research.

Outside of science, Leena enjoys spending time with her family and rescue dog Toby, exercising, traveling, and sipping on coffee with friends.