Dr. Maria Cobos Sillero

Biography

Inma Cobos is a physician scientist at Stanford University's Department of Pathology, specializing in neuropathology and neurosciences with a focus on neurodegeneration. She completed her medical doctoral degrees at the University of Murcia, Spain, followed by a post-doctoral training in Developmental Neurobiology at the University of California, San Francisco. Inma has an extensive clinical background, completing a residency and fellowship in anatomic and neuropathology at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Her research aims to utilize advanced cellular and molecular technologies to unravel the complexities of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, leveraging her expertise in diagnostic neuropathology and developmental neuroscience. Currently, Inma's work involves applying single-cell methods to investigate distinct cell types contributing to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease, with a strong focus on tau-mediated neurodegeneration. Her research has been supported by major institutes, including the National Institute of Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association, and she received the Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Award from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Inma’s dedication to unraveling neurodegenerative diseases has positioned her as an influential figure in her field.

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