Dr. Christos Proukakis

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Biography

Christos Proukakis is a tenured clinical academic at University College London since 2009 and holds the position of Professor in Neurology Neurogenetics. He has specialized training in neurology and has completed his PhD in Clinical Neurosciences, focusing on genetics and cell biology related to the SPG gene and spastin protein, which are associated with hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP). He has collaborated on significant work leading to the discovery of novel genes related to HSP disorders. Dr. Proukakis has extensive experience in neurogenetics, movement disorders, dementia, intensive care, and motor neuron disease, having received specialty training across various notable London institutions including Queen Square, King's College, and St Thomas'. He is also an Honorary Consultant Neurologist at Royal Free London NHS Trust, focusing on disorders related to Parkinson's disease and has proposed roles for somatic mutations in neurological disorders. His primary research focuses on DNA sequencing techniques applied to single cells and tissues.

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Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Tenured clinical academic specializing in Neurology Neurogenetics.

Honorary Consultant Neurologist

— Present

Royal Free London NHS Trust • London, United Kingdom

Focuses practice on Parkinson's disease related disorders.