Short Description UCSF neuroscientist discovering blood‑borne rejuvenation factors.
Description Dr. Saul Villeda identified GDF11 and TIMP2 as pro‑youthful factors in young mouse plasma that enhance adult neurogenesis. His lab dissects how systemic inflammation and blood‑brain barrier permeability accelerate neural aging. Villeda advocates diversity in STEM and collaborates with biotech to translate plasma‑derived biologics.