Navarro Lab of Neuroimmunology and Aging
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Our research goal is to understand how immune cells and inflammation shape the aging process to promote organ resilience during aging and in age-related diseases. We focus on the mechanisms that drive immune cells into aged tissues, with a particular interest in neuro-immune interactions. By elucidating these processes, we aim to uncover strategies to modulate immune function and potentially slow or reverse aging in the brain and other organs.
Research Projects
Target inflammation for brain resilience
Use protein engineering to specifically target immune cells and pathways in the old brain to improve brain function at the cellular, circuit and behavioral levels
Find age-related antigens in old organs
Use antigen screening and T cell receptor sequences to determine what attracts T cells to aged organs
Role of immune cells in rejuvenation
Establish the role of immune cells in rejuvenating interventions, is T cell rejuvenation necessary or sufficient to bring beneficial effects?