Our goal is to understand how aging neural systems fail and cause cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease.
Aging changes the brain both structurally and functionally. These changes promote cognitive decline and increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative disease that affects millions of Americans and is the leading cause of dementia among adults. Distinguishing which features cause cognitive dysfunction and mapping their trajectories will be essential for diagnosing and treating patients effectively.
Research Areas
Aging changes the brain both structurally and functionally. These changes promote cognitive decline and increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative disease that affects millions of Americans and is the leading cause of dementia among adults. Distinguishing which features cause cognitive dysfunction and mapping their trajectories will be essential for diagnosing and treating patients effectively.
My goal is to create an understanding of aging neural circuitry and how molecular and cellular changes lead to cognitive decline. I am doing this by drawing upon my expertise in chemistry, bioelectronics, and neurology to develop novel bioelectronic interfaces capable of studying the progression of Alzheimer’s disease at the level of individual neurons.
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Designing Biomimetic Neuron-like Electronics for Persistent Electrophysiology
Controlling and Characterizing the Interface Between Electronics and the Brain
Tracking the Onset and Progression of Cognitive Dysfunction Across Brain Regions
Using Electrochemistry to Understand and Modulate Biological Activity
Let’s Work Together
I’m enthusiastic for opportunities to discuss my work and establish new collaborations.