Washington University in St Louis · NeuroscienceJu Sleep Lab
Yo-El S Ju · Saint Louis, Missouri
Research Focus
Dr. Yo-El S Ju's lab focuses on studying rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD) and its connections to more serious neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and dementia. The team collects data from patients diagnosed with RBD to understand how they might transition to these conditions and to develop strategies for early intervention and treatment. The lab aims to enhance clinical trials for neuroprotective therapies, ultimately improving outcomes for those at risk of developing severe neurological disorders.
REM sleep behavior disordersynucleinopathyParkinson's diseasedementia with Lewy bodiesclinical trialsbiomarkersneuroprotectionlongitudinal studyneuroimaging
Research Aims
5AIM 01Conduct research on the relationship between RBD and neurodegenerative diseases.
AIM 02Expand the cohort of RBD participants and matched controls for data collection.
AIM 03Analyze clinical data to refine biomarkers and improve clinical trial design.
AIM 04Share research methodologies and findings with the scientific community.
AIM 05Collaborate with various stakeholders to address RBD and synucleinopathies.
Skills the Lab Values
polysomnographyclinical assessmentsbiofluid collectionMRI imagingCSF analysisgenetic analysisdata managementlongitudinal study designpatient recruitment
Output against the department
Publications184top 40% of dept.271st of 671
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Citations5.9kbottom 41% of dept.394th of 671
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