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O'Banion-Olschowka Labs

CNS Neuroinflammation Research

There is increasing recognition that inflammatory processes underlie many acute and chronic diseases, including those of the central nervous system (CNS). In particular, the glial and vascular components of the brain play significant and unique roles in inflammatory processes, both as sources of inflammatory mediators and as targets for local innate and acquired immune responses. Moreover, there is increasing recognition of the importance for glia in all aspects of brain function, ranging from normal homeostasis to repair and repopulation following injury. Our laboratories utilize mouse models to focus on the role of neuroinflammation in neurodegeneration and CNS injury.

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M. Kerry O'Banion, M.D., Ph.D.

M. Kerry O'Banion, M.D., Ph.D.
Principal Investigator

John A. Olschowka, Ph.D.

John A. Olschowka, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator

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Affiliations

October 16, 2024
Comparing gene sequences across species to understand aging and dementia

January 18, 2023
Kerry O'Banion speaks with Medical News Today

November 3, 2022
Kerry O’Banion recognized for national contributions to MD-PhD training

November 5, 2021
Multiple sclerosis drug improves memory in mice modeling Alzheimer’s disease

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Contact Us

  Kerry O'Banion
KMRB G-9602
601 Elmwood Ave,
Rochester, NY 14642

 (585) 275-5185

  John Olschowka
KMRB G-9619
601 Elmwood Ave,
Rochester, NY 14642

 (585) 275-8238