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Annika van Hummel is a Mid-Career Research Fellow at Macquarie University's Dementia Research Centre. She completed her PhD in S100 proteins and osteoarthritis at the University of Sydney (2014), followed by postdoctoral work at UNSW's Dementia Research Unit. Her research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal Dementia, and ALS, using genetically modified mice to study cellular mechanisms and test therapies.
- Affiliations: Macquarie Medical School, Dementia Research Centre
- Education: PhD in S100 Proteins in Cartilage (University of Sydney, 2014)
Her work spans TDP-43 pathology, tauopathy models, and neuroprotective strategies. Notable contributions include studies on methyl donor supplementation reducing tau pathology and TDP-43-targeted gene therapies. She has led projects funded by Dementia Australia and other bodies, with collaborations across multiple institutions.
- Awards: Best Poster (2015), Endeavour Fellowship (2012), DAAD Grant (2012)
- Grants: Active project on gene therapy for FTD/ALS (2024–2027)
