Dr. Fernanda De Felice

Biography

Fernanda De Felice is a Professor at Queen's University in the Center for Neuroscience Studies, specializing in Biomedical Molecular Sciences and Psychiatry. She obtained her B.Sc. degree in Biology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) in 1994, followed by a M.Sc. in 1997 and a Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry in 2002 from the Institute of Medical Biochemistry at UFRJ. De Felice performed postdoctoral training in Neurobiology of Alzheimer's Disease under the supervision of Professor William Klein at Northwestern University, USA, from 2005 to 2008. Her research focuses on the intersection of Alzheimer's disease metabolism, diabetes, and inflammation, contributing to a deeper understanding of neuronal dysfunction in Alzheimer's patients. Her innovative studies on the role of hormones in Alzheimer’s disease have garnered significant attention within the scientific community. De Felice's recent work demonstrating the protective effects of the exercise-linked hormone irisin against Alzheimer's disease has been particularly impactful, highlighting the potential of lifestyle interventions to preserve brain health and delay the onset of Alzheimer's. She has published extensively in high-impact journals, making pioneering contributions to the field.

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