Amena Saleh

Amena Saleh is a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, working within the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neuroscience. She is a member of the Cerebellar Disease Group, where she conducts research on cerebellar development and neurodegenerative disorders.

Her primary research focuses on modeling Friedreich's Ataxia (FRDA) using human cerebellar organoids derived from patient-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). This innovative 3D culture approach enables non-invasive study of disease mechanisms and therapy testing. Her work spans Neuroscience, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Stem Cell Research, Disease Modeling, Organoid Technology, and Cerebellar Disorders, with emphasis on developmental defects leading to motor and cognitive impairments.

Dr. Saleh collaborates with Prof. Esther Becker and Prof. Richard Wade-Martins on FRDA pathophysiology research. The Cerebellar Disease Group investigates cerebellar disorders through advanced cellular models, aiming to translate findings into therapeutic interventions for progressive neurodegenerative conditions.

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