Alexander Gow

Alexander Gow is Professor of Molecular Medicine and Genetics, Pediatrics, and Neurology at Wayne State University, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases and white matter disorders. His research spans multiple disciplines including molecular genetics, neuroscience, and computational biology.

• PhD from University of Queensland (1990)
• Charles H. Gershenson Distinguished Fellow
• Associate Director, Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics

His research explores:

• Protein misfolding in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease
• Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) in neurodegeneration
• Claudin-11 protein's role in myelin and auditory function
• Drug development pipelines for neurodegenerative disorders
• Mouse models for white matter diseases
• Computational modeling of neural systems

Recent publications focus on myelin integrity analysis, neurodegenerative modeling, and AI applications in biomedical research. Notable collaborations include researchers from Biomedical Engineering, Psychiatry, and Otolaryngology departments at Wayne State University.

Scientific awards include multiple Research Excellence Awards from Wayne State University (2004, 2009, 2013) and the Charles H. Gershenson Distinguished Fellowship (2010).