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Laura Alexandra Smith is a researcher affiliated with Newcastle University, focusing on mitochondrial dysfunction in neurological and neurodegenerative disorders. Her work spans both pediatric and adult mitochondrial diseases, with a particular emphasis on epilepsy, cerebellar degeneration, and astrocytic pathology.
Her research explores:
- Mechanisms of parvalbumin neuron impairment
- Neurodegenerative pathways in Alpers’ syndrome
- Development of in vitro and animal models
- Neuronal-glial interactions in mitochondrial disease
Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding selective neuronal vulnerability and cerebellar degeneration in mitochondrial disorders. Her collaborative work with Professor Robert Taylor and other neuroscientists underscores her integration into multidisciplinary research teams.
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