Gerschenson Lab

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1. Resource Description

   "Research in Dr. Gerschenson’s lab studies mitochondria in human cells and tissues. We are interested in adult and pediatric metabolic diseases (HIV and non-HIV insulin resistance, diabetes, obesity, fat, muscle, and liver tissue), neurological diseases (HIV peripheral neuropathy and HIV associated dementia), immunological diseases, and cancer. We conduct local, national, international clinical studies to obtain blood, cheek cells, fat tissue, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid, etc. to study mitochondrial genetics, energy metabolism, oxidative stress, cell death. We are also interested in how cytokines regulate mitochondrial genes via transcription and cell signaling."

2. Contact

   Gerschenson, Mariana, Ph.D.

3. PI

   Gerschenson, Mariana, Ph.D.

4. Affiliation

   Department of Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine

5. Website(s)

   http://www.hawaii.edu/hacrp/gerschen.htm