TMP Seminar Series – Dr. Scott Leiser, PhD
May 19 @ 12:10 pm - 1:10 pm
Environmental Stress Perception in Metabolism and Aging
The Department of Translational Medicine and Physiology welcomes Dr. Scott Leiser, PhD, from the University of Michigan, to WSU Spokane. He will present his seminar “Environmental Stress Perception in Metabolism and Aging” on Tuesday, May 19, at 12:10 p.m.
Abstract
An organism’s ability to perceive and respond to its environment is crucial for its long-term health and survival. This talk will explore the conditions, mechanisms, and downstream effects of various environmental perturbations and how they may be leveraged to slow the aging process. From host-microbiome interactions to food cue neural networks to metabolic rewiring, it will touch on the many connections between environmental responses and physiological changes.
Speaker
Research in Dr. Leiser’s laboratory is focused on the molecular mechanisms of aging, with an emphasis on stress response and metabolism. The lab works with multiple models, including Caenorhabditis elegans, in vitro tissue culture, and mice, to better understand the conserved mechanisms of aging. Recent research in his laboratory focuses on how organisms perceive and respond to environmental stress through cell non-autonomous signaling mechanisms, and how these signals affect the metabolism, health, and longevity of the animal.
We look forward to you joining us in SAC 147 or through Zoom!
Questions/Zoom link? Contact Michelle Sanchez at michelle.r.sanchez@wsu.edu.