Georgia Gunner

Georgia Gunner is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Harvard Medical School's Chiu Lab, investigating the role of innate immunity in neurodegenerative disease. Her work bridges neuroscience and immunology to uncover pathological mechanisms in conditions like Alzheimer's.

Her academic foundation includes:

• B.S. in Biology-Psychology from Tufts University (2012)
• Ph.D. in Neuroscience from University of Massachusetts Medical School under Dr. Dorothy Schafer

Research expertise centers on microglial biology, with doctoral work examining how sensory deprivation triggers microglia-mediated synaptic remodeling in cortical circuits. Current projects explore innate immune dysregulation in neurodegeneration using advanced imaging and molecular techniques. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates cellular neuroscience with immunological principles to identify therapeutic targets.

As a member of the Chiu Lab, she collaborates on neuroimmunology projects within Harvard Medical School's ecosystem, leveraging institutional resources for cutting-edge neuroscience research. Lab activities emphasize mechanistic studies of neuron-glia interactions in disease models.