PhD Student at The University of Edinburgh. There is increasing evidence that cerebrovascular dysfunction occurs in early stages of cognitive decline and dementia. One of the stressors resulting from such dysfunction could be mild, but sustained tissue hypoxia. Mila's research focuses on understanding how microglia, the resident immune cells of the central nervous system, respond to hypoxia. She is particularly interested in understanding how microglial responses may shape changes occurring in the neurovascular unit in this context, and whether we can manipulate microglia to promote brain resilience and reduce cognitive impairment.