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La Mer Neuroscientist to Reveal New Insights Into Skin-Sensory Neuron Inflammation at Neuroscience 2024
Press Release, Oct 8, 2024
New York, NEW YORK, October 8, 2024 — La Mer’s lead scientist, Jaime Emmetsberger, PhD, a neuroscientist and fellow at Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE: EL) (ELC), has been selected to present pioneering research at Neuroscience 2024 in Chicago, Illinois, from October 5–9. The event, organized by the Society for Neuroscience (SfN), is the world's largest gathering of scientists and physicians dedicated to advancing the understanding of the brain and nervous system. This year marks the 53rd annual meeting, with more than 30,000 experts expected to attend from across the globe.
Dr. Emmetsberger will present her latest findings on the complex relationship between the skin's sensory neurons and the regulation of neurocutaneous inflammatory signals through endocannabinoid pathways. Her research highlights the crucial role sensory neurons play in cutaneous inflammation by releasing neuropeptides and cytokines, which can influence the skin’s stress response. The study explores the bidirectional communication between skin cells and sensory neurons, uncovering feedback mechanisms that may intensify inflammation. This intricate crosstalk is partly regulated by the endocannabinoid system, a key factor in maintaining skin homeostasis, which offers new insights into inflammation in skin.
"Presenting at Neuroscience 2024 is a significant milestone in my career," said Dr. Emmetsberger. "It’s a privilege to share research that connects skin science with neuroscience. The skin, often called the 'third brain,' not only recalls past immune responses, especially those related to emotional stress, but also functions with a level of independent intelligence comparable to the central nervous system. To truly understand skin homeostasis, it's essential to consider how the nervous system contributes to cellular communication within the skin."
Dr. Emmetsberger’s work represents a significant advancement in understanding the interaction between the skin and the nervous system. By unraveling the mechanisms that govern neurocutaneous communication to balance skin, this research lays the groundwork for inspiring the development of precise and effective skin care innovation.
About La Mer's Max Huber Research Labs
Home to La Mer’s legendary formulas, Max Huber Research Labs is grounded in a 50-year heritage of healing and inspired by our founder Dr. Max Huber’s journey of discovery. Our center is known for our established expertise in fermentation and our unique use of physics to unlock the potential of energy into transformative skin benefits. It all began when Dr. Max Huber, a physicist, embarked on a healing quest after a lab accident. Twelve years and 6,000 experiments later, Miracle BrothTM was born—La Mer’s legendary elixir that energizes skin’s renewal and locks in essential hydration while strengthening the skin barrier.
In the decades since Dr. Max Huber’s discovery, Max Huber Research Labs has continued the legacy of the founder’s breakthrough scientific approach and journey of discovery by continuously studying the power of Miracle BrothTM. With constant testing under new conditions, Max Huber Research Labs is always finding new forms and delivery systems for Miracle BrothTM, combining it with ongoing experiments in fermentation that embrace La Mer’s artisanal time-intensive proprietary bio-fermentation process to unlock its incredible potency.
About Dr. Jaime Emmetsberger
Dr. Emmetsberger is the lead researcher for La Mer’s Max Huber Research Labs. A molecular neuroscientist by training, Dr. Emmetsberger’s research primarily centers on neurocutaneous biology such as skin sensation, neurocutaneous signaling, cutaneous neuromodulation, and the impact of cellular senescence on skin aging.
Dr. Emmetsberger received her Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology at Stony Brook University, where she investigated the immunological and proteolytic events triggered by central nervous system trauma, followed by a Postdoctoral Fellowship researching the effects of schizophrenia risk genes on neuronal signaling and brain development. Her contributions have been recognized through grants and fellowships, including the prestigious National Science Foundation IGERT and the Van der Kloot Award for Teaching Excellence.