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Maria Ioannou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Alberta. She obtained her Ph.D. from McGill University and currently leads a research lab focused on lipid transport and metabolism in the brain. Ioannou's research employs biochemistry and quantitative microscopy techniques, including live cell imaging and super-resolution microscopy, to study lipid trafficking and its implications in neurodegenerative diseases. Her work aims to elucidate the relationship between lipid homeostasis and neurodegenerative conditions, utilizing primary neuron and glial cell cultures, biochemical assays, and mouse models. Ioannou has received several prestigious awards, including the Canada Research Chair, Tier 2, and the Sloan Fellow in Neuroscience, recognizing her contributions to the field. She is committed to understanding the molecular machinery behind lipid transport and the role of lipid droplets in neuronal health and disease. Her publications span various topics within cell biology and neurobiology, reflecting her ongoing impact in the scientific community.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Physiology, focusing on lipid transport and metabolism in the brain.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management