Neurodegenerative Disorders
Neurodegeneration is the umbrella term for the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of neurons. Many neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Huntington’s occur as a result of neurodegenerative processes. There are many similarities of these diseases on a sub-cellular level. Women appear to be at an increased risk for Alzheimer’s, although women’s longer life spans may contribute to this differential risk. Specifically, the loss of hormones at menopause has emerged as a significant risk factor for Alzheimer’s.Julia Chester
Graham Cooks
PhD, Department of Chemistry (2017 Mildred Elizabeth Edmundson Research Grant Awardee)
Qing Deng
Ulrike Dydak
Nancy Edwards
Christina Ferreira
Jennifer Freeman
Arun Ghosh
Jeffrey Haddad
Jessica Huber
Bridgette Kelleher
Georgia Malandraki
PhD, Department of Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences, 2018 Women's Health Research Pilot Grant Awardee
Esteban Marinero-Caceres
Seema Mattoo
Tim Mcgraw
Marshall Porterfield
Alex Pothen
Jean-Christophe Rochet
Sandra Rossie
Cordelia Running
PhD, Department of Food Sciences, 2018 Women's Health Research Pilot Grant Awardee