Travis Dunckley

Travis Dunckley is a Research Assistant Professor affiliated with the Arizona State University (ASU)-Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center and the School of Life Sciences. His primary role involves interdisciplinary research in neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on translational medicine and biomarker discovery.

Research Interests: Dr. Dunckley's work centers on neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. He investigates epigenetic mechanisms and explores novel therapeutic targets, including DYRK1A inhibitors for Alzheimer's treatment. His research also emphasizes developing blood-based biomarkers for early disease detection.

Grants & Funding: Notable grants include:

• "Testing of selective DYRK1A inhibitors as a novel treatment of AD" (ADDF, 2016–2017)
• "Identification of epigenetic signatures in blood as biomarkers for Parkinson's disease" (ASU FDN, 2016–2018)

Labs/Teams: Active within the ASU-Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects.