Catherine Lubetzki

Catherine Lubetzki is a Professor of Neurology at Sorbonne University and Medical Director of the Brain Institute. She leads the 'Remyelination in Multiple Sclerosis: From Biology to Clinical Translation' team, focusing on myelin repair mechanisms and their clinical applications. Her career spans over 30 years, with key roles including Head of Neurology at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital and President of the French Multiple Sclerosis Research Association's Scientific Committee.

• Education: Neurology degree (1984, Université Paris Cité); Neuroscience Ph.D. (1993, Sorbonne University).
• Awards: Charcot Prize (2019), Pasteur-Weizmann Prize (2021), NRJ Foundation Prize (2008).

Research interests include multiple sclerosis (MS) pathogenesis, remyelination therapies, and neuroprotection. Her team explores myelin regeneration via electrical stimulation and molecular interventions. Collaborations with APHP and industry partners advance clinical trials targeting progressive MS.

Leadership roles include Vice President of Sorbonne University Foundation and directorship of programs like STARE and Déclic to bridge clinical and research careers. Her work integrates AI and imaging (e.g., PET-MRI) to personalize treatments and stratify patients.