Jennifer Stevens
MSTP in PhD Training
Program: Neurosciences
Current advisor: John R. Cirrito, PhD
Undergraduate university: Washington University, 2013
Enrollment year: 2013
Research summary
The mechanism by which exercise decreases amyloid beta in the hippocampus
Physical exercise decreases amyloid beta levels in Alzheimer’s. However, the mechanism has yet to be fully investigated. We will be investigating how the timing of exercise affects amyloid beta clearance.
Graduate publications