Excess lipid accumulation in non-adipose tissues is associated with lipotoxicity — cellular dysfunction and cell death that is linked to the pathogenesis of complications of diabetes and obesity. Our goal is to understand ways in which environmental cues...
My lab studies the interplay between the gut microbiome and the immune system and how their “miscues” can lead to autoimmune diseases, particularly type 1 diabetes. As a 2013 BBS grad, I understand what it takes to have a successful Ph.D. experience.
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The Aguayo-Mazzucato Lab is interested in studying the aging process of pancreatic beta cells and how it contributes to the development of diabetes. Additionally, we are interested in identifying pharmacological and non-pharmacological senolytic...
