Cynthia T. McMurray
Biochemist Senior Scientist
Research Interests
Cynthia McMurray studies the biological progression of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Huntington Disease and Alzheimer Disease, by investigating changes in brain metabolism, DNA damage, and other cellular indicators.
Recent Publications
Related News
Unraveling the Mysteries of DNA Damage in the Brain
A first-of-its-kind study led by Cynthia McMurray and Aris Polyzos in the Molecular Biophysics and Integrated Bioimaging (MBIB) Division integrated cell type– and brain region–specific features of DNA repair in normal brains, setting a benchmark for the field. Their results, recently published in Nature Communications, suggest that DNA damage itself serves as the checkpoint, limiting the accumulation of genomic errors in cells during natural aging.
R&D 100 Awards Are In!
Seven innovative technologies from Berkeley Lab have been honored with a 2022 R&D 100 Award. Biosciences Area researchers contributed to two different products that were awarded.
Cell ‘Fingerprinting’ Could Yield Alzheimer Disease Diagnostic
A technology developed by Cynthia McMurray, a senior scientist in the Molecular Biophysics and Integrated Bioimaging Division, and her team shows great promise for diagnosing Alzheimer disease before symptoms arise. This disease affects millions of people worldwide and is estimated to be the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
