Brain Aging and
Blood Factors Lab
Dr. Lida Katsimpardi
Institute of Regenerative Medicine and Biotherapies, Inserm U1183
Montpellier, France
The Katsimpardi Lab investigates how systemic environments across the life course shape brain ageing, resilience and rejuvenation.
The Brain Aging and Blood Factors Team investigates how circulating blood-derived factors regulate brain function across the lifespan.
Our work focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms through which the systemic environment influences brain aging, neurogenesis, vascular integrity, and cognitive decline.
Why it matters
Aging is the major risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases, yet many age-related changes in the brain are influenced by signals originating outside the central nervous system.
By identifying blood-borne factors that modulate brain aging, our goal is to uncover novel therapeutic strategies to promote brain resilience, slow cognitive decline, and improve healthy aging.
Our approaches
We combine multidisciplinary experimental models, including:
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In vivo models of aging and rejuvenation
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Cellular and molecular analyses of neurovascular and neural stem cell niches
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Blood and plasma factor profiling
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Translational approaches bridging systemic biology and brain function
Collaborations and training
We actively collaborate with academic, clinical and industrial partners and welcome motivated students and postdoctoral researchers interested in brain aging, systemic biology, and regenerative medicine.
👉 For collaborations or opportunities, please contact us.