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Aaron Wolfe is a Research Fellow in the Department of Neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine. He holds a PhD in Structural Biology from the University of Southern California (2019) and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University (2012), giving him a unique interdisciplinary perspective bridging engineering principles with biological systems.
His research program investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying brain metabolism and aging, with particular focus on genome stability proteins like SIRT6 and their interactions with nuclear structural components. His work combines structural biology approaches with cellular and molecular neuroscience to understand how genetic variants influence longevity and neuronal resilience.
Dr. Wolfe's recent publications examine a rare SIRT6 variant found in human centenarians that enhances genome stability through improved interaction with Lamin A, providing insights into molecular pathways of exceptional longevity. His research has been featured in prominent scientific journals and highlighted in Yale News for discoveries about neuronal energy distribution mechanisms, including work on how brain cells utilize 'backup batteries' during metabolic stress.
As an active researcher, Dr. Wolfe contributes to advancing our understanding of the fundamental biological processes that govern brain health during aging, with potential implications for neurodegenerative disease prevention and treatment strategies.
