RURush University · Neuroscience
Neuroinflammation and Diet Research Unit
Puja Agarwal · Chicago, Illinois
Research Focus
Dr. Puja Agarwal's lab focuses on understanding how dietary factors influence neuroinflammation and brain health, particularly in the context of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. They study the effects of nutrients and antioxidants in diverse populations, aiming to link diet to cognitive resilience and neurodegenerative biomarkers. The research not only investigates the biological mechanisms at play but also addresses disparities in health outcomes across different demographic groups.
Alzheimer's Diseaseneuroinflammationdietplasma biomarkersantioxidantscognitive declinediverse populationsoxidative stressmicrogliadietary intervention
Research Aims
3AIM 01Examine the relationship between diet and neuroinflammation using autopsied brain samples.
AIM 02Assess the link between dietary factors and oxidized lipids in the brain.
AIM 03Investigate the association between diet and plasma GFAP levels in a diverse population.
Skills the Lab Values
dietary assessmentplasma biomarker analysisneuropathologyclinical evaluationdata collectionlongitudinal study designstatistical analysisresearch ethicscommunity engagementlaboratory techniques
Output against the department
Publications137bottom 48% of dept.346th of 671
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Citations3.0kbottom 22% of dept.525th of 671
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