Assistant Professor
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
The research of Marissa J. Schafer, Ph.D., focuses on cellular and molecular mechanisms that contribute to age-related brain dysfunction with the goal of developing strategies to prevent, slow or reverse cognitive decline. Cellular senescence and inflammation are interconnected causes and consequences of tissue aging. Dr. Schafer and her research team synergistically investigate the brain-specific and peripheral impact of senescent cells and inflammation on brain aging and cognitive health. Researchers in Dr. Schafer's lab implement a multidisciplinary approach that spans the basic-to-translation continuum. They leverage state-of-the-art cellular, molecular, and behavioral methods in mouse models of aging, coupled with clinical data and biomarker analyses, to discover mechanisms of dysfunction and develop therapeutics to combat age-related cognitive dysfunction.
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Friday, November 4, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
Friday, November 4, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET