معرفی
Dr. Alia Alia is an Assistant Professor at Leiden University's Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC), part of the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on advancing MRI and NMR techniques to study neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's, and environmental toxin impacts on organisms like zebrafish. She has held academic positions since 1995, including a JSPS fellowship in Japan and roles at Jamia Millia University, New Delhi.
Education:
- PhD in Bioscience (1992), Jamia Millia University
- M.Sc. in Biosciences (1989), Jamia Millia University
- B.Ed. (1988), Jamia Millia University
- B.Sc. in Life Sciences (1986), University of Delhi
Research Interests: Alia's work combines cutting-edge MRI/NMR methodologies with biological systems to explore Alzheimer's biomarkers, neurochemical changes, and toxin effects. She pioneers applications of HR-MAS NMR to study nanoplastics and PFAS toxicity. Her lab uses zebrafish as a versatile model for human disease mechanisms.
Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on sex-specific GABA alterations in Alzheimer's models, microstructural changes in zebrafish muscles, and nanoplastic-induced amyloid fibrillation.
Awards:
- C.J. Kok Prize for Discovery of the Year (2004)
- Alzheimer Forschung Initiative Grant (2013)
- Japan Society for Promotion of Science Fellowship (1996)
Labs/Teams: Leads the Alia Group at Leiden University, collaborating internationally on neuroimaging and toxicology projects. Collaborations include Leipzig University and institutions in Japan.
