Ashley Keiser

Ashley Keiser is an Assistant Professor at the Biodesign ASU-Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center and the School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University. Her research focuses on molecular and epigenetic mechanisms underlying learning and memory in aging and Alzheimer's-affected brains, with a particular emphasis on sex differences in cognitive decline.

Education

• PhD in Neuroscience, University of Michigan (20XX)
• BS in [Field], Northern Michigan University (20XX)

Research Interests

Dr. Keiser's work examines how epigenetic factors, such as histone modifications and ACVR1C regulation, influence memory formation and cognitive resilience. Her lab investigates sex-specific mechanisms in Alzheimer's disease and aging, aiming to identify therapeutic targets for memory disorders disproportionately affecting women. Key themes include exercise-induced cognitive benefits, neuroplasticity, and the molecular basis of memory impairments.

Articles Trends

Her recent publications emphasize exercise's role in enhancing memory via epigenetic pathways, the discovery of ACVR1C as a bidirectional regulator of memory, and the role of genes like KDM5B in hippocampal memory consolidation. Findings highlight translational potential for Alzheimer's therapies.

Labs & Teams

Keiser Lab focuses on sex-specific mechanisms of memory decline, leveraging behavioral and molecular techniques. Current projects explore ACVR1C's role in aging brains and developing sex-sensitive interventions for cognitive disorders.