The Driscoll lab studies the basic biology of aging with a focus on molecular mechanisms of healthspan extension via genetic, chemical, and exercise interventions. Neuronal proteostasis and anti-neurodegeneration mechanisms are also major research interests. Overall, our group is dedicated to elaborating molecular, cellular, and trans-tissue strategies that drive healthy maintenance and protect against age-associated decline.
Program Faculty
- Monica Driscoll
- Distinguished Professor
- Department: Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Graduate Program(s): Biochemistry | Cell & Developmental Biology | Microbiology & Molecular Genetics | Physiology & Integrative Biology
- Major Research Interest(s): Aging, Disease genetics, Neurological disease, Neuroscience, Organelle biology
- Research Techniques: Cell Biology, Genetic engineering, Genetics, Imaging
- Research Organism(s): C. elegans
- Phone: 1.7322663256
- Email:
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- Division of Life Sciences
- Nelson Biology Laboratories, Room A232
- 604 Allison Road
- Piscataway, NJ 08854-8000
- Key Words: aging, neurodegeneration, large vesicle extrusion, exercise
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