Dr Kassandra Kisler

Dr. Kassandra Kisler received her PhD in applied physics from Cornell University where she used a combination of microfabrication, microscopy, and electrophysiology techniques to study cell biology. She is currently a research associate in the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute at the University of Southern California where she uses advanced imaging techniques to study vascular functionality in the living brain. Her interests lie in understanding the contribution of microvascular dysfunction to dementia, and developing therapeutic and preventative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.

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