Our lab studies how early-in-life stressful events can manifest themselves and shape the health and aging of individuals using interdisciplinary approaches from molecular biology, physiology and engineering. We are particularly interested in the impact of early-in-life Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) as signalling molecules on a) C. elegans aging and age-related pathologies, and b) microbe-host interactions and C. elegans-host fitness. Our goal is to identify redox-regulated mechanisms, core cells, and time requirements and develop related interventions to promote health and longevity.
Daphne Bazopoulou
Collaborating Faculty Member (Assistant Professor, University of Crete)