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Katie Mylonas is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Inflammation Research at the University of Edinburgh, focusing on the interplay between aging, immune cell interactions, and regeneration in kidney and heart diseases. She investigates senescence and its link to cardiorenal syndrome, aiming to improve patient outcomes through anti-senescence treatments. Her research employs advanced PET imaging techniques to non-invasively quantify senescent cells in living subjects. Graduating with an Honours Degree in Biological Sciences from Queen's University Belfast, she completed her PhD in a Wellcome Trust programme and has since contributed significantly to understanding the roles of macrophages in injury and wound healing. Her work has led to notable fellowship awards including the Kidney Research UK Senior Fellowship awarded in March 2023 and the Chief Scientist Office fellowship. Mylonas is also active in teaching and mentorship, contributing to the development of future scientists and researchers. Her collaborative efforts extend globally, engaging with numerous experts across various institutions to enhance research impact on kidney and heart health.
Centre for Inflammation Research, University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland
Investigating the role of senescent cells in kidney and heart diseases.
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