Department of Psychology
Verpeut Lab
Verpeut Lab
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There is a growing risk of neurological disease in aging among the growing population, and there is a lack of understanding of how the brain ages. This fund supports Arizona State University's research team, which aims to reduce the prevalence of aging disorders and promote healthy aging to improve quality of life. This team studies the cerebellum, a brain region essential for coordination, learning, emotion regulation and cognitive health, and seeks to understand how it develops, adapts and ages.
Support from this campaign will directly fund critical research examining how cerebellar circuits change from early life through aging, and how these changes influence neurological disorders. Your gift will help support essential research costs, including immunoassays to measure inflammation, critical antibodies for cellular imaging and hands-on training for students. Together, we can uncover how to keep the brain healthy across the lifespan.
Being part of the SOCIAL Neurobiology Lab was the highlight of my undergraduate experience at ASU. With mentorship from Dr. Jessica Verpeut and the exceptional graduate students in the lab, I had the privilege of participating in the cutting edge of neuroscientific research. The persistent atmosphere of collaboration, camaraderie and kindness within the lab was truly motivating, and I was consistently inspired by the other members of the team. During my time in the lab, I gained not only research skills and academic experience, but also the realization that I was truly pursuing my passion; a realization I would not have reached without my time in the SOCIAL Neurobiology Lab."
Impact of donor support
Your gift changes futures in many ways:
- Accelerates innovative research on how the cerebellum develops and ages.
- Provides essential funding for critical tools, including immunoassays and cellular imaging reagents.
- Supports hands-on training and mentorship for undergraduate and graduate student researchers.
- Strengthens the pipeline of future scientists focused on brain health and aging.
- Advances the discovery of potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for age-related neurological disorders.
- Contributes to long-term improvements in cognitive health and quality of life for the aging population.
