معرفی
S. Michal Jazwinski is the John W. Deming, MD Regents Chair in Aging and Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry at Tulane University School of Medicine. He directs the Tulane Center for Aging, focusing on the genetics of aging, molecular genetics, and population genetics. His career includes postdoctoral training at The Rockefeller University and prior roles at Louisiana State University.
Research interests span yeast replicative lifespan mechanisms, mitochondrial dysfunction, and human aging biomarkers. Key contributions include studies on the retrograde response, inflammaging, and the role of microbiome-immune interactions in aging. Jazwinski has edited books on circadian rhythms and aging and authored over 150 peer-reviewed articles.
- Education: PhD in Biochemistry, Stanford University (1975)
- Key Roles: Director of Tulane Center for Aging, Member of Tulane Cancer Center's Cancer Biology Program
- Affiliations: Tulane Cancer Center, Tulane Center for Aging, Biochemistry (adjunct), Geriatrics Division
His work integrates genetics, epigenetics, and systems biology to explore aging mechanisms in both model organisms and humans. Current projects include frailty index development, biological age measurement, and mitochondrial signaling pathways in cancer.
Major findings include the role of Th17 immunity in aging-related inflammation, gut microbiome impacts on healthspan, and novel mouse models for prostate cancer research.
