KM LAB / MEEMON LAB

C. elegans-based research unit for anti-aging, Metabolic health and neurotherapeutics

Our Mission

The KM Lab (Meemon Lab) investigates the biological mechanisms that drive aging, metabolic health, and neurodegenerative diseases using C. elegans as a powerful model system. Our research focuses on identifying natural compounds and molecular pathways that promote longevity, protect neuronal function, and improve metabolic balance. By integrating genetics, molecular biology, and advanced imaging, we aim to develop innovative strategies for delaying aging and preventing age-associated diseases.

Our Mission is o advance fundamental understanding of aging, metabolism, and neurodegeneration and to develop novel therapeutic strategies—particularly natural product–based interventions—that improve healthspan and protect against age-related diseases.

C. elegans as Model Organism

We are a research team specializing in Caenorhabditis elegans, a small soil-dwelling nematode widely used as a model organism in biomedical sciences. Many of the genes and molecular pathways that regulate human development, physiology, and disease are evolutionarily conserved in C. elegans, making it a powerful system for studying fundamental biology. Our research focuses on aging, age-related disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases, with the goal of uncovering mechanisms that drive these conditions and identifying strategies for prevention and intervention.