Ka Wan Li

Dr. Ka Wan Li is a Visiting Fellow at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Science, affiliated with the Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology department and multiple neuroscience institutes including Amsterdam Neuroscience. His research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, proteomics, and molecular mechanisms of synaptic function. He has contributed to over 145 peer-reviewed publications, including studies on Alzheimer’s disease, GABA receptor proteomics, and biomarker discovery.

Research Interests: His work integrates proteomics techniques to study neurodegenerative pathways, synaptic plasticity, and biomarker identification in conditions like Alzheimer’s and frontotemporal dementia. Recent studies explore nerve growth factor mimetics, GABA receptor subunit variations, and CSF biomarkers for tau pathology.

Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize mouse models for disease mechanisms, neuroprotective agents, and advanced proteomic methods like Blue Native PAGE. Collaborations span institutions globally, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to neurobiology challenges.

Advising & Grants: Supervised 7 PhD theses but no specific grant details provided. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.

Labs/Teams: Active in Amsterdam Neuroscience’s Cellular & Molecular Mechanisms and Neurodegeneration divisions, leveraging collaborative networks for translational research.