University of Iowa · NeuroscienceGlycoNeuro Lab
Qiang Zhang · Iowa City, Iowa
Research Focus
Dr. Qiang Zhang's lab at the University of Iowa focuses on understanding Alzheimer’s disease, particularly how glucose metabolism impacts the progression of the disease. They use rodent models to investigate the role of glycolysis in neurodegeneration, with the goal of developing new treatments. The lab’s research may lead to innovative therapies that could change the way Alzheimer’s disease is managed.
Alzheimer's Diseaseglycolysisneurodegenerationmetabolismrodent models
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate how disrupting glycolysis affects rodent models of Alzheimer's disease.
AIM 02Explore if improving glycolysis can mitigate neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease.
AIM 03Quantify the impact of glucose metabolism on cognitive function in rodent models.
AIM 04Identify new biomarkers related to glucose metabolism and Alzheimer's disease.
AIM 05Develop potential therapeutic strategies based on glycolysis enhancements.
Skills the Lab Values
animal handlingmetabolomicsFDG-PET imagingWestern blottingimmunohistochemistrydata analysisbehavioral testingbiochemical assaysmolecular biology techniques
Output against the department
Publications2,620top 1% of dept.1st of 671
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Citations178ktop 1% of dept.4th of 671
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