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Maria Björkqvist is a Professor at Lund University and the Research Team Manager focusing on biomarkers related to brain diseases within the Faculty of Medicine. Her research primarily concentrates on Huntington’s disease, exploring its peripheral disease manifestations and implications for brain pathology. She aims to identify disease-related dysfunctions in Huntington’s disease and discover potential biomarkers for pathological processes, ultimately seeking new therapeutic strategies. Through her work, she contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in health sciences. Maria has been involved in various research projects, including a recent initiative focused on the role of meningeal immune alterations in Huntington's disease. With years of experience, she has supervised PhD students and has a strong commitment to advancing research in neurodegenerative diseases.
Lund University • Lund, Sweden
Leading research initiatives in Huntington's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders.
Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.