Mission
In today's world, our lifestyle choices, such as diet, stress management, and physical activity, can significantly impact our physical and cognitive health over time. As the global population ages, understanding how these lifestyle factors affect our brain health has come to the forefront of scientific research.
A key player in maintaining our cognitive well-being is physical exercise. The benefits of this activity extend far beyond the body, impacting the brain in ways we're just beginning to understand. This suggests that the body and brain are not separate but interlinked systems, where changes in one can significantly affect the other.
This connection is particularly evident in the context of Alzheimer's disease, a devastating neurodegenerative disorder that leads to progressive memory loss, cognitive decline, and impairment of daily activities. Despite Alzheimer's disease becoming increasingly prevalent globally, effective treatments are still limited, and diagnosis remains a significant challenge.
In the De Felice Lab, our mission is to improve lives by deepening our understanding of Alzheimer's disease, finding ways to detect it earlier, and exploring potential preventative measures. We believe in a world where aging does not mean losing our memory or cognitive abilities, and each discovery we make takes us one step closer to that goal.
