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Kristen Hawkins is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), working within the Oxford Centre for Neuroinflammation. Her research focuses on unraveling the mechanisms driving progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), with particular emphasis on neuroinflammatory processes.
Her academic background includes:
- BSc in Medical Genetics from Swansea University
- PhD from Swansea University under Dr. Owain Howell, specializing in 'Cholesterol Dysregulation in Multiple Sclerosis: Implications for Pathogenesis and Opportunities for Monitoring and Treating Progressive Disease'
Dr. Hawkins' research centers on progressive MS mechanisms, investigating how cholesterol dysregulation contributes to disease pathogenesis through detailed tissue analysis. Her work bridges neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, aiming to identify novel therapeutic targets for progressive MS where treatment options remain limited. This research aligns with NDCN's mission to advance understanding of nervous system disorders through translational neuroscience.
Scientific awards and honors are not specified in available documentation.
There is no public information regarding student advisement or research grants. Dr. Hawkins contributes to the Oxford Centre for Neuroinflammation's collaborative environment, which investigates inflammatory pathways in neurological diseases through multidisciplinary approaches.