The upcoming 2024 American Physiology Summit in Long Beach, California, promises to be a platform for cutting-edge research and groundbreaking discussions in the field of physiology. Among the distinguished speakers, Lexi Riley-DiPaolo, a promising PhD candidate, has been invited to present her research findings in the Respiration Section’s Control of Breathing Mixer hot topics session. With her presentation titled, “Locus Coeruleus-Mediated Respiratory Dysfunction in a Parkinson’s Disease Mouse Model.” Riley-DiPaolo is set to offer fresh insights into the intricate relationship between neurological disorders and respiratory function.