Naden Khateb

Faculty and Department: Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Natural Science

Research Topic: The role of glial phagocytosis in Drosophila models of neurodegenerative diseases

Supervisor: Prof. Estee Kurant

https://humanbiology.haifa.ac.il/https://kurantlab.haifa.ac.il/?cat=1

 

Research Description: My research focuses on the role of glial cells in neurodegenerative diseases, specifically Parkinson’s disease. I use the fruit fly Drosophila as a genetic model to investigate molecular mechanisms of neuronal loss in the brain and to identify potential points of intervention in the pathological processes. My ultimate goal is to contribute to the discovery of effective treatments for human disorders.

Relevant keywords: Glia, Drosophila, neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson’s disease

Hobbies: shopping, sport