Anastazja Gorecki

Anastazja Gorecki is an Adjunct Research Fellow and Doctor of Philosophy Student at The University of Western Australia, specifically within the UWA Medical School and the Centre for Neuromuscular and Neurological Disorders (Perron Institute). Her research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson's Disease, with emphasis on α-synuclein pathology and potential therapeutic interventions using polyarginine peptides.

Her research interests include:

• Neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson's Disease
• α-synuclein aggregation and propagation
• Polyarginine peptides as potential therapeutics
• Gut-brain axis in neurodegeneration
• Protein aggregation mechanisms
• Neuroinflammation and TLR4 signaling

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on understanding the mechanisms of α-synuclein pathology in Parkinson's Disease and developing potential therapeutic interventions using polyarginine peptides. Her work spans both neuronal and gut-based models, suggesting a comprehensive approach to understanding the disease's origins and progression. A notable trend is her investigation of the gut-brain axis in Parkinson's Disease, examining how pathology might originate in the gut and propagate to the brain. Her research has garnered attention with citations in Scopus and mentions in news outlets.

Anastazja has established a promising research trajectory with publications in journals such as eNeuro, Methods, Biomedicines, and Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches combining neuroscience, molecular biology, and cell biology to address fundamental questions in neurodegeneration. She collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions, as evidenced by her co-authorship on various publications.