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Alan L Rothman — Dr. Alan L. Rothman's lab at the University of Rhode Island focuses on understanding how vaccinations against the dengue virus create lasting immunity. By studying immune responses over time in individuals who received the dengue vaccine, the lab aims to find out what makes some immune responses strong and enduring while others fade. This research could help improve future vaccine designs.
Nicole Holland Weiss — Dr. Nicole Holland Weiss's research lab focuses on understanding the dynamics of substance use and suicide risk during recovery periods after treatment for substance use disorders. Her team uses innovative real-time monitoring methods to analyze how emotions and physiological responses influence the likelihood of returning to substance use or experiencing acute suicide risk. The goal is to develop targeted tools and interventions that can be implemented during community reintegration to improve recovery outcomes for individuals transitioning back into daily life.
Giuseppe Coppotelli — Dr. Giuseppe Coppotelli's lab at the University of Rhode Island focuses on the role of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations in aging and related diseases. They are particularly interested in how these mutations vary across different tissues and how lifestyle factors, like exercise and calorie restriction, influence these changes. By studying mouse models, the lab aims to uncover mechanisms that could help develop interventions to improve health as we age.
Jessica Alber — Dr. Jessica Alber's lab focuses on improving early detection methods for Alzheimer's disease using retinal imaging. The research aims to validate non-invasive, cost-effective biomarkers found in the retina that indicate the early stages of Alzheimer's, potentially enabling timely interventions. By combining retinal imaging with advanced brain scans and blood tests, the lab seeks to develop algorithms for population-wide screening that can identify individuals at risk before symptoms appear.
Jannelle Couret — Dr. Jannelle Couret's lab focuses on understanding how Lyme disease is transmitted through complex interactions between ticks, the bacteria that cause the disease, and other microbes living in ticks. By studying these relationships, the lab aims to uncover how the tick microbiome influences the disease dynamics and the health risks associated with Lyme disease. This research is important as it provides insights that could help predict and manage Lyme disease outbreaks in humans.