Julia Parzych

Julia Parzych, MD is an Assistant Professor at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and the Division of Anesthesiology-Pediatric at UMass Chan Medical School.

• Education: BA in Biological Chemistry from Wellesley College; MD from University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Her research focuses on gene therapy and molecular biology, particularly targeting neurological diseases through translational approaches. Her 2022 publication in Nature Medicine explored AAV gene therapy for Tay-Sachs disease, reflecting her work in virology and genetic disorders.

Julia collaborates with co-authors such as Terence Flotte and Miguel Sena-Esteves, with research networks spanning genetic medicine and neurodegenerative therapies. Her work has been cited 28 times in PubMed Central and referenced in patents, news outlets, and social media platforms.