Alison Gregory

Dr. Alison Gregory is a researcher at Newcastle University specializing in neurodegenerative disorders and molecular parasitology. Her work bridges advanced neuroimaging techniques with host-pathogen interaction studies, contributing to both clinical diagnostics and fundamental biological understanding.

Her research interests include:

• Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation
• Advanced MRI techniques (T2*, FSE)
• Microsporidian intracellular parasitism
• Purine nucleotide transport mechanisms
• Neuroimaging biomarker development

Dr. Gregory's publication record from 2007-2014 reveals two distinct but equally rigorous research streams: developing MRI-based classification systems for neurodegenerative disorders and elucidating molecular mechanisms of parasite-host exploitation. Her work demonstrates consistent methodological innovation in both imaging physics and molecular biology domains.

She maintains significant collaborative relationships with:

• Professor Patrick Chinnery (neurology/neurogenetics)
• Dr. Daniel Birchall (MRI physics)
• Dr. Eva Heinz (parasitology)

These interdisciplinary partnerships span neuroscience, radiology, and molecular biology departments, reflecting her integrative research approach across traditional academic boundaries.