We are the Vilchez Lab, a team of enthusiastic scientists working on aging, stem cells, neurodegenerative disorders and proteostasis.

For a (funny) summary video of our research go here: https://youtu.be/kalsrf1ZbQ0

We seek to understand how protein homeostasis (proteostasis), epigenetic alterations, post-transcriptional modifications and cell non-autonomous responses modulate stem cell function, organismal aging, and the onset of age-related neurodegenerative diseases to uncover mechanisms of regeneration and healthspan extension. In our lab, we use an innovative approach that combines state-of-the-art proteomics, human stem cell research, iPSC-disease modelling and genetics in the model organism C. elegans. 

Our Team (2023)