Dr. Ilary Allodi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ilary Allodi is an Assistant Professor in Integrative Neuroscience at the University of Copenhagen. She has a rich academic background, beginning her research journey with a PhD from Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, awarded summa cum laude. Her postdoctoral experiences include time at the Kiehn laboratory in Copenhagen and the Hedlund laboratory at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. Dr. Allodi has focused on neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Her research examines disease mechanisms and employs machine learning for behavioral analysis. She aims to uncover early indicators of disease through neuronal circuit investigations and gene therapy. Dr. Allodi has received several prestigious awards including the Lundbeck postdoctoral fellowship and the Honor Award for her PhD thesis. Her work highlights the importance of understanding the genetic and molecular underpinnings of ALS and FTD, particularly in relation to cortical inhibition and neuronal excitability.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Engaged in research and teaching in the field of Integrative Neuroscience.

Postdoc

2018-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducted research in the Kiehn laboratory.

Postdoc

2012-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Karolinska Institutet • Sweden

Conducted research in the Hedlund laboratory.

Awards

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Lundbeck Postdoctoral Fellowship

2018-01-01
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Selected Scientist

2017-01-01
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Svenska Sällskapet för Medicinsk Forskning Postdoctoral Fellowship

2015-01-01
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Honor Award PhD Thesis

2013-01-01
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Gold Medal, Thesis

2008-01-01

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.