معرفی
Maria Ericsson, B.S., is the Director of the Harvard Medical School (HMS) Electron Microscopy Core within the Cell Biology Department. She joined HMS in 1995 to establish the Electron Microscopy Facility, following her B.Sc. in Chemistry from Uppsala University (Sweden) and specialization in electron microscopy at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany. Her work focuses on advancing ultrastructural studies, providing expertise in sample preparation (TEM/SEM), high-pressure freezing, immunogold labeling, and imaging support for researchers.
Ericsson collaborates extensively on projects involving Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and viral pathogenesis (e.g., SARS-CoV-2). Her publications highlight contributions to neurodegenerative mechanisms, mitochondrial function, and microscopy techniques. Ongoing research emphasizes the role of electron microscopy in understanding cellular processes, protein aggregation, and immune responses.
As Core Director, she supports over 89 publications, including studies on α-synuclein in Parkinson’s, amyloid-β in Alzheimer’s, and SARS-CoV-2 lung pathology. Her facility bridges technical expertise with cutting-edge research, aiding advancements in structural biology and disease modeling.
