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Dr. Kira Shaw is a Research Fellow at the School of Psychology, University of Sheffield. Her research focuses on neurovascular function, Alzheimer’s disease mechanisms, and the impact of genetic and environmental factors on brain health. She employs advanced techniques such as two-photon microscopy and computational modeling to study cerebrovascular physiology and neurodegenerative pathways. Key areas of investigation include the role of APOE4 genotype in neurovascular dysfunction, the effects of exercise on brain health, and the interplay between viral infections like SARS-CoV-2 and cerebrovascular integrity.
Her work bridges neuroscience and immunology, addressing how genetic risk factors (e.g., APOE4) and lifestyle choices (e.g., sedentary behavior) contribute to neurovascular decline. She has published extensively on hippocampal-cortex comparisons in oxygenation and blood flow dynamics, emphasizing microvascular differences as critical factors. Recent studies also explore how viral pathogens exacerbate cerebrovascular vulnerability in high-risk populations.
Dr. Shaw’s research has implications for understanding Alzheimer’s progression, stroke mechanisms, and strategies to mitigate age-related cognitive decline. Her interdisciplinary approach involves collaborations across psychology, biomedical engineering, and virology, reflecting her commitment to translational neuroscience.
