You're born with most of your neurons — but the brain makes some mysterious new ones in adulthood
Understanding how new neurons affect brain function throughout adulthood can offer new approaches to treating epilepsy and dementia.
Aswathy Ammothumkandy
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Southern California
Aswathy Ammothumkandy is a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Southern California’s Stem Cell department with 15 years of experience in neuroscience, epilepsy, cancer biology and stem cell research. She collaborates with neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuropsychologists to study neuronal hyperactivity and cognitive decline in epilepsy patients using surgically resected brain tissue. Her goal is to bridge basic and clinical sciences to uncover new biomarkers and therapies for neurological diseases.
