Laboratory of Prion Disease Research

The Laboratory of Prion Disease Research studies prions, which are misfolded proteins causing brain diseases like Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Researchers investigate how prions spread and induce abnormal protein folding, leading to brain damage. Their work involves analyzing how prions form, testing potential treatments, and developing diagnostic methods. Understanding prions is vital because these diseases are fatal, contagious, and currently have no cure. The lab’s goal is to advance scientific knowledge about these unique infectious agents to improve diagnosis, prevention, and therapy.