Elizaveta Olkhova

Elizaveta Olkhova is a Research Fellow at Northumbria University, specializing in mitochondrial disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. She holds a PhD awarded in July 2022. Her research focuses on understanding mechanisms of cerebellar degeneration in mitochondrial diseases and evaluating therapeutic interventions for rare neurological conditions like Leigh syndrome. Recent work explores the efficacy of vatiquinone in preclinical models, contributing to advancements in orphan disease research.

Dr. Olkhova’s expertise bridges molecular biology, pharmacology, and clinical pathology. Her interdisciplinary approach addresses both pediatric and adult patient populations, emphasizing translational research with potential clinical applications.