Yuan Luo, PhD

Our research interest is focused on aging, age-related neurodegenerative diseases and neuroprotective mechanism. Use of herbal medicine has increased substantially in the last decade in the United States . The disease prevention theory associated with herbal medicine has the potential to both increase quality of life and reduce health care costs in our society. However, the action mechanisms of herbal extracts are poorly understood. We apply contemporary neuroscience theories and methodologies to provide a better understanding of the neuroprotective mechanisms of herbal extracts, such as a standardized extract of ginkgo biloba used by public to enhance mental function and to prevent Alzheimer's disease.