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Susan Ackerman is an investigator with a focus on defining the molecular pathways necessary to maintain condition equilibrium and homeostasis in aging mammalian neurons. Her research involves working with mice to utilize genetic approaches that identify mutations associated with neuronal loss in the aging brain. Ackerman's team identifies genetic variants that enhance or suppress neural phenotypes. Her studies have significantly contributed to the understanding of the molecules that are critical for neuron stability and survival, and disruptions in neuronal pathways which have been previously associated with loss of function and survival. This work may provide valuable insights into disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and cerebellar ataxia. Ackerman’s research emphasizes the complexity of how proteins can disrupt brain function, even if the genes encode them normally.