Kraemer, Brian

Faculty Profile

Submitted by Kraemer, Brian on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 10:28am

First Name:

Brian

Last Name:

Kraemer

Title:

Research Assistant Professor

Primary Institution:

Department/Division:

other

Department/Division:

other

E-Mail:

kraemerb@uw.edu

Mail/Box #:

3580280

Office Location:

1600 S. Columbian Way, S 182
Seattle, WA 98108

Office Phone:

(206) 277-1071

Lab Website:

http://depts.washington.edu/geront/directory/bios/kraemer.html

Research

Research Summary:

We work to understand the molecular mechanisms driving neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other aging related disorders. One feature common to aging related neurodegenerative diseases is abnormal aggregation of specific proteins. We use a variety of model systems including C. elegans, cultured human cells, mice, and human tissue to explore neuroprotective strategies against protein aggregation. Our focus is on identifying genetic pathways and small molecules preventing protein aggregation and the resulting neurotoxicity.

Areas of Interest:

Neuroscience

Keywords:

<p> Neurodegeneration Pathology Dementia Motor Neuron Disease Genetics Drug Discovery TDP-43 Tau Alzheimer's disease Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis</p>

Publications

PubMed Search Term:

Kraemer BC

Taking Students

Year:

2012 - 2014