Geraldine Kress, PhD
Cognitive function, circadian rhythms, Alzheimer's, in vitro optogenetics, molecular biology, electrophysiology, imaging, in vivo microdialysis, biochemical peptide detection assays
- Email: kress.g.j@nospam.wustl.edu
Assistant Professor
Neurology Department
Keywords:
Cognitive function, circadian rhythms, Alzheimer’s, in vitro optogenetics, molecular biology, electrophysiology, imaging, in vivo microdialysis, biochemical peptide detection assays
Research:
The Musiek Lab is focused on identifying and understanding molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration in the mammalian brain. They study the circadian clock system and how it regulates oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and neurodegeneration.
Areas of current interest include:
- Circadian clocks in Alzheimer’s Disease pathogenesis
- Regulation of brain oxidative stress and neuroinflammation by the circadian clock
- Interplay between aging, the circadian clock, and neurodegeneration
- Therapeutic targeting of oxidative stress in Alzheimer’s Disease