“Aging is the principal risk factor for cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disease. From worms to humans, neuronal aging is associated with decay in cellular function and increased risk for disease pathologies. The Richardson Lab aims to understand the fundamental cell biology underlying neuronal aging, which will lead to strategies for intervention.”

We are a new lab in the Department of Genetics at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Latest News

  • Exciting news! Manny Alvarez has been selected as an American Aging Association Early Career Scholar! As part of this recognition, Manny will receive a two-year AGE membership, a $1,300 travel award for the 2025 AGE meeting, and the opportunity to present his research at the AGE 2025 annual meeting. Well deserved, Manny!

  • Huge congratulations to Sherlyn for being awarded the AHA Predoctoral Fellowship! This fellowship will support Sherlyn’s work in the lab for the next two years.

  • Claire wrapped up the year by presenting posters at American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)’s Cell Bio 2024 in San Diego, CA!