About the Lab
The Yassine lab specializes in how changes in lipid metabolism and nutrition affect the brain and risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The lab has a specific interest in studying how carrying the APOE4 allele, strongest genetic risk factors for developing AD, and diabetes affect brain lipid metabolism and the response to the diet. Our approach combines basic science, clinical trials and brain imaging studies.
Research News
Sex‐Related Differences in Cognitive Trajectories in Older Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes and Overweight or Obesity
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Sex-Related Differences in Brain Volumes and Cerebral Blood Flow Among Overweight and Obese Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
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Great way to start the week! Excited to mPI this with Drs. @yassinelab1 & Borzage. We'll examine mechanisms of how type 2 diabetes relates to Alzheimer's risk, using blood metabolism markers & testing brain response (structural/functional/vascular MRI) to glucose ingestion. 🎉🧠
This Fri 9/16 1p: Join @USC_ADResearch for "Prepare and Publish in High-Impact Journals - An Editor’s Point of View" ft Dr. Hongmei Li, senior editor for Molecular Degeneration. Hosted by Dr. Hussein Yassine @yassinelab1 https://bit.ly/3xFsx4P
Why is doubt essential to science. A well written article in Scientific American. “Indeed, the paradox is that science, when properly functioning, questions accepted facts and yields both new knowledge and new questions—not certainty”. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-doubt-is-essential-to-science/?amp=true
Join The Yassine Lab
We are seeking for postdoctoral researchers to join our lab. Contact our team below for more information.