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Dr. Zhang studied the gene regulation and function of an inflammatory factor called M.I.F. in stroke and Alzheimer's disease. She found that this factor protects neurons during a stroke, and plays an important role in Alzheimer's disease. These findings provide insights into developing better treatment for stroke and Alzheimer's patients.
A randomly-selected Doctoral citation each day: today from the Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (PhD) - graduated in 2015