Janis Eells

Janis Eells is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM), College of Health Sciences. She is actively involved in research on retinal and neurodegenerative diseases, with a strong focus on mitochondrial dysfunction and photobiomodulation therapy. Her work bridges pharmacology, molecular toxicology, and cellular neuroscience, aiming to develop novel cytoprotective treatments.

Her research primarily investigates the role of mitochondrial signaling in degenerative processes such as macular degeneration, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes-related tissue damage. She explores how near-infrared photobiomodulation can restore mitochondrial function, reduce oxidative stress, and prevent apoptotic cell death. Her laboratory employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating electrophysiology, neuroimaging, histochemistry, and molecular biology to study cellular aging and neuroprotection.

The trends in her research, though specific publications are not listed, point to a strong emphasis on translational neuroscience and mitochondrial therapeutics. Her work demonstrates clinical potential in treating chronic degenerative conditions using non-invasive light-based interventions.

Scientific Awards:

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Janis Eells mentors graduate students in the Biomedical Sciences MS and Health Sciences PhD programs at UWM. While specific grants are not mentioned, her research program suggests sustained funding for laboratory investigations into photobiomodulation and mitochondrial health. She leads the Pharmacology/Toxicology Laboratory, which serves as a hub for studying cellular degeneration and protection mechanisms.

Labs & Centers:

• Pharmacology/Toxicology Laboratory, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee