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Maxinne Watchon is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Macquarie University, working in the Centre of Motor Neuron Disease Research. She holds a Bachelor of Medical Science and has pursued her postgraduate studies, including a Graduate Diploma in Science and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Sydney. Her research primarily focuses on investigating mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Machado-Joseph disease, also known as spinocerebellar ataxia type-3. Utilizing a transgenic MJD zebrafish model, she explores the disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic compounds. Maxinne is dedicated to advancing the understanding of protein quality control pathways and autophagy in the context of neurodegeneration. Her contributions have been recognized with multiple awards, including an Early-Mid-Career Research Award and various student prizes related to her academic achievements. Maxinne remains an active researcher, collaborating and publishing in key areas related to her field.
Macquarie University • Macquarie
Conducting research on neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on Machado-Joseph disease and its mechanisms using zebrafish models.
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