Joanna Riddoch-Contreras

Dr. Joanna Riddoch-Contreras is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Neuroscience and Trauma within Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Her research focuses on neurodegenerative mechanisms in Alzheimer's disease and biomarker development for dementia.

• BSc Neuroscience, University College London (2003)
• PhD in Neuroscience, Institute of Neurology (2007)

Her work investigates:

• Mitochondrial dysfunction in dementia
• Amyloid-beta-metal ion interactions
• Neuroprotective growth factors
• Early diagnostic biomarkers for Alzheimer's
• Mechanisms of motor neuron degeneration

Key research trends from publications include translational studies in ALS mouse models, neuroprotection via growth factor modulation, and plasma biomarker validation for neurodegenerative diseases. Scientific awards include a BBSRC Studentship during her doctoral training.

• Motor Neuron Disease Association grant
• BBSRC funding
• Senior Lecturer (2016) and Lecturer (2013) appointments