Mechanisms of Aging

Molecular mechanisms underlying the aging process are relevant for companion animal health and care, orthopedic and neurological disease, and nutrition and metabolic health. Understanding the impact of the ovarian microenvironment on health disparities in post-reproductive female mammals is one of the current goals. Other current aims include unraveling physiological and metabolic principles underlying the aging process, particularly in reproductive aging, as well as mechanisms of age-related neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Faculty

* Mentors PhD and MS students
# Mentors MS students

• Cathy Kovarik*
• Jeff Mason*
• Ralph Meyer*
• Mirella Meyer-Ficca*
• Bettina Willie*