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Dr. Aakanksha Dixit is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the UQ Centre for Clinical Research, affiliated with the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences at The University of Queensland. She focuses on immunoregulatory therapies for autoimmune diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Expertise: Parasitic worm-derived therapeutics, neuroimmunology, autoimmune disease models
- Current Role: Available for PhD supervision and leading MS research projects
Her research explores how molecules from parasitic organisms can modulate immune responses to treat neurodegenerative conditions. Key themes include:
- Development of amphipathic peptides for MS treatment
- Investigation of HLA-DR2b antigen presentation mechanisms
- Cross-disease applications in Type 1 diabetes and MS
Scientific Awards
- Trish Multiple Sclerosis Research Foundation Fellowship (2025–2027)
Research Collaborations
- Collaborated with international teams on preclinical studies
- Contributed to the University of Queensland’s Clinical Trials Capability (ULTRA)
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