MARIA ALICIA COSTA BESADA

MARIA ALICIA COSTA BESADA is an Assistant Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Morphological Sciences. Her work is centered on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying Parkinson's disease, particularly through the lens of the renin-angiotensin system in neuronal mitochondria and nuclei.

Her research interests lie primarily in Neuroscience, Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology, and Neurodegenerative Diseases, with a specific focus on Parkinson's disease. She investigates how mitochondrial and nuclear components of the renin-angiotensin system influence neuronal function and degeneration, contributing to a deeper understanding of disease pathogenesis.

The analysis of her thesis and institutional affiliation suggests consistent engagement in biomedical research related to brain aging and neuroprotection. While no publications are listed in the provided text, the thematic focus indicates strong alignment with translational neuroscience and cellular signaling pathways in neurological disorders.

• No scientific awards mentioned.

She has not advised any students listed in the provided information, and there is no mention of external grants. However, she is actively involved in research through her membership in the Group of Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology of Parkinson's Disease, which likely involves collaborative projects and experimental studies.

This research group serves as the primary hub for her scientific activities, focusing on uncovering novel therapeutic targets for Parkinson’s disease by dissecting key intracellular systems involved in oxidative stress and neuroinflammation.