University of Miami · BiologyCognitive Flow Lab
Oliver Bracko · Coral Gables, Florida
Research Focus
Dr. Oliver Bracko's lab at the University of Miami focuses on understanding how blood flow reductions in the brain relate to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease. By studying immune cells called neutrophils, this lab investigates how these cells interact with blood vessels and contribute to cognitive decline. The ultimate goal is to discover new biological markers that can help predict or modify the progression of diseases like Alzheimer's and vascular dementia.
neuroinflammationAlzheimer's Diseasevascular dementianeutrophil activationmouse models
Research Aims
5AIM 01Determine how and when neutrophils become reactive during neurodegenerative disease.
AIM 02Characterize neutrophil behavior in the context of cerebral blood flow and vascular inflammation.
AIM 03Investigate molecular mechanisms driving neutrophil changes related to metabolism and glycosylation.
AIM 04Identify neutrophil subpopulations that contribute to disease progression.
AIM 05Test strategies to inhibit neutrophil activation and slow disease progression.
Skills the Lab Values
two-photon imagingsingle-cell sequencingmouse model experimentationvascular imagingcell culture
Output against the department
Publications48bottom 11% of dept.917th of 1,033
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Citations2.0kbottom 14% of dept.888th of 1,033
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