Ilary Allodi

Ilary Allodi is an Assistant Professor and Guest Researcher in the Department of Neuroscience (Integrative Neuroscience division) at the University of Copenhagen, where she leads the Allodi Lab. Her research focuses on neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), utilizing mouse models, spatial transcriptomics, and neural circuit analysis.

Education:

• PhD in Neuroscience (summa cum laude), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2012)
• Master's in Psychobiology (summa cum laude), University of Turin (2008)
• Bachelor's in Neuropsychology (first class), University of Turin (2006)

Research Focus: Dr. Allodi's work examines inhibitory/excitatory imbalances in ALS-FTD pathophysiology, seeking early disease indicators through machine learning-based behavioral analysis and gene therapy approaches. Her lab investigates how interneuron dysfunction contributes to neurodegeneration across spinal cord and cortical circuits.

Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate a focus on neural circuit dysfunction in ALS models, particularly V1 interneuron degeneration and connectivity loss. Her work combines molecular analysis with functional assessments to identify therapeutic targets.

Awards:

• Lundbeck fellowship (2018)
• Best PhD Thesis Award, UAB (2013)
• Marie Curie Fellowship (2008)
• Gold Medal, University of Turin (2008)

Laboratory: Leads the Allodi Lab at University of Copenhagen, collaborating internationally on neural circuit pathology projects using advanced transcriptomic and gene therapy techniques.