Dr. Loukia Parisiadou

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Loukia Parisiadou is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where her research primarily focuses on the molecular mechanisms associated with Parkinson's Disease (PD). Her work seeks to elucidate the genetic components of PD, which has traditionally been considered a sporadic disorder. She has identified significant gene mutations, particularly in SNCA (a-synuclein) and LRRK2, that contribute to both inherited and sporadic forms of the disease. Parisiadou's long-term goal is to explore the alterations caused by these mutations at cellular, network, and behavioral levels to further understand PD's pathophysiology. She aims to leverage this knowledge for developing therapeutic strategies that address the underlying mechanisms of the disease rather than just its symptoms. Parisiadou's academic journey includes a Doctorate from the University of Athens, Greece, followed by postdoctoral fellowships at the National Institutes of Health. She is active in professional societies and editorial boards, contributing to ongoing research and education in the field of neurobiology and neurogenetics.

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