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Lab

The Zimmer Lab is interested in understanding neuron-to-astrocyte communication in neurodegenerative disorders, aiming at deciphering precise mechanisms, identifying novel biomarkers and developing innovative therapies. The laboratory comprehends a multidisciplinary team conducting basic and clinical. We collaborate with an extensive network of scientists worldwide and we are committed to scientific training in the neuroscience field.

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Recent News

GZH: UFRGS Gets Cutting-Edge Equipment to Boost Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Research

Dec 21, 2025

LINK: https://gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br/colunistas/rosane-de-oliveira/noticia/2025/12/e-se-voce-souber-antes-que-podera-ter-alzheimer-cmjft9kbo02i20146a4d754zt.html

Our Latest Article Is Featured in Veja Magazine

Nov 18, 2025

LINK: https://veja.abril.com.br/saude/pesquisadores-brasileiros-descobrem-nova-peca-no-desenvolvimento-do-alzheimer

GZH Coverage Highlights Our Group’s Recent Advances in Blood Biomarker Research

Nov 9, 2025

LINK: https://gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br/saude/noticia/2025/11/diagnostico-do-alzheimer-teste-de-sangue-mostra-mais-de-95-de-precisao-em-pacientes-do-sus-no-rs-cmhs3h6dt016u01lpv13s0pq1.html

Projects

IB-BioNeuro

The Brazilian Initiative for Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Diseases (IB-BioNeuro) aims to enable blood-based tests that, in the future, may be incorporated into Brazil’s Unified Health System (SUS), making diagnosis more accessible to everyone.