Wia Baron

Wia Baron is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Groningen, specifically within the Senescence, Stem Cells, and Inflammation (SSI) department. Their work focuses on multiple sclerosis (MS), remyelination mechanisms, and neurodegenerative processes. Dr. Baron has contributed to over 83 peer-reviewed publications and supervised 13 students.

Research Interests:

• Pathophysiology of Multiple Sclerosis
• Electron Microscopy in Neurodegenerative Research
• Remyelination Therapy Development
• Oligodendrocyte Biology
• Neuroinflammatory Mechanisms

Media & Grants: Received nearly €600,000 in funding for MS research (2023). Public engagement includes lectures on MS at the UMCG Public Academy and media coverage in 4 news outlets. Recent work highlights include the role of TNFR2 agonists in remyelination and spatial mapping of neuroinflammatory pathways in MS lesions.