Amel Amara

Amel Amara is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London (UCL), specializing in retinal vascular biology and neural-blood barrier mechanisms in retinopathies and neurodevelopmental contexts.

• Education: PhD in Neurosciences from Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, France.

Research Focus: Her work explores blood-brain and blood-retinal barrier dynamics, particularly in diabetic retinopathy and postnatal development, integrating neurovascular biology, cytokine signaling, and neuroimmune regulation. Her publications highlight studies on vascular integrity, neurodevelopmental impacts of growth restriction, and neuroimmune interactions in health and disease.

Publications: Amara’s research spans neurovascular development, retinal pathology, and neuroimmune modulation. Key works include analyses of fetal growth restriction effects on brain barriers, cytokine roles in postnatal vascular expansion, and blood-brain interface involvement in neuroinflammation.

Languages: Fluency in French and English for research communication. Sustainable Development Goals: Aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).