Francesca-Fang Liao · Memphis, Tennessee
Dr. Francesca-Fang Liao's lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms behind tau accumulation and neurotoxicity in Alzheimer's disease and other tauopathies. They investigate how tau protein is cleared from cells, especially under conditions of oxidative stress, and aim to identify potential therapeutic strategies to enhance this clearance. The ultimate goal is to develop treatments that could slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and improve cognitive function in patients.
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