Keynote Speaker Announcement: Constanza J. Cortes, PhD
2026 Neuroscience Research Day – Monday, November 2, 2026
We are excited to welcome Constanza J. Cortes, PhD, Assistant Professor of Gerontology at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, to the University of Iowa for this year's Neuroscience Research Day.
Dr. Cortes's research explores the intersection of exercise, brain aging, skeletal muscle, and Alzheimer’s disease, with a particular focus on how communication between the brain and peripheral tissues can influence brain health and neurodegenerative disease. Her work seeks to better understand the mechanisms through which exercise may promote brain resilience and protect against age-related neurological decline.
Keynote Presentation
“Forgot to Exercise? Neuroprotective Benefits of Endurance Training Against Alzheimer's Disease”
📅 Monday, November 2, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Prem Sahai Auditorium, Medical Education Research Facility (MERF), Room 1110
Neuroscience Research Day brings together graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty, and members of the broader University of Iowa community to celebrate and showcase innovative neuroscience research. Dr. Cortes's keynote will provide an exciting opportunity to learn about emerging research examining the relationship between physical activity, brain health, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Cortes to the University of Iowa and celebrating Neuroscience Research Day 2026!
We look forward to seeing you there.