Ilona Maher is a renowned American biochemist and professor at the University of Southern California's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Her research focuses on developing novel therapeutic strategies for age-related neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. A significant portion of her work centers on identifying and characterizing small molecules derived from plants that can protect brain cells from the toxic effects of aging and disease, aiming to create preventative and therapeutic interventions that promote healthy aging and cognitive function. Her contributions to the field have been widely recognized through numerous publications and awards.
