Dr. Zlatar’s lab (Wellness Initiative for Senior Enrichment – WISE Lab) at UC San Diego investigates the neural mechanisms by which modifiable lifestyle factors such as physical activity, sedentary time, fitness, and diet affect brain plasticity, cognition, and dementia risk. Her research seeks to prevent cognitive decline by developing novel lifestyle interventions to promote brain health using digital technologies with diverse samples. By investigating early risk markers of Alzheimer’s disease in older Latinx individuals, Dr. Zlatar seeks to increase their representation in clinical research.
University of California, San Diego