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Proteomics

People who study proteins on a large scale to better understand brain health, disease mechanisms, and potential biomarkers.

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Joshua Downer, PhD

Data Scientist

Josh joined the UCSF Edward and Pearl Fein Memory and Aging Center, part of the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, in 2024 as a data scientist. He works closely with the Boxer, Saloner, and Staffaroni laboratories to study frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD).