Bart De Strooper

Bart De Strooper is a leading academic in neurobiology and molecular genetics, currently serving as Director of the UK Dementia Research Institute at University College London (since December 2016). He has held prominent positions including Departmental Director at VIB (2007) and Head of Human Genetics at KU Leuven (2005). His research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, with emphasis on proteolysis mechanisms like γ-secretase and presenilin.

• Regulated intramembrane proteolysis
• APP and miRNA interactions
• Neuronal cell biology
• Genetic pathways in neurodegeneration

Scientific recognition includes:

• Potamkin Prize (2002)
• Alois Alzheimer Award (2003)
• The Brain Prize (2018)

His work bridges molecular genetics and translational neuroscience in dementia research.