Stavros Zanos is a physician-scientist with training in cardiology and neuroscience. He studies how the nervous system senses and controls homeostasis and inflammation, and uses neuroimmune modulation therapies to treat cardiovascular diseases with immune and metabolic dysfunction.
Helen did her graduate training at UCLA with Drs. Nicholas Brecha and Steven Barnes. She did her postdoctoral training at UCLA with Dr. Elaine Hsiao. Helen started her independent laboratory at the University of Minnesota where she investigates the role of the microbiota in nervous system development, function, and behaviors.
Dr. Paul H. Min, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Radiology at Mayo Clinic, also serving in Biomedical Engineering and Neurosurgery. His research focuses on how brain network dysfunction contributes to neurodegenerative diseases, using advanced imaging techniques such as MRI, PET, and SPECT.
Dr. Min explores the relationship between systemic health and brain function, particularly how breathing influences brain circulation and waste clearance. He also works on early detection of dementia markers in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases using molecular imaging and develops neuromodulation strategies for motor and psychiatric disorders.
Recipient of Mayo Clinic's Team Science Award, Dr. Min’s work aims to advance brain health and understanding, connecting research insights to improved cognition, consciousness, and quality of life.