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Marina Trombetta Lima is a Lecturer at the University of Groningen, holding dual appointments in the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Medical Sciences/University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). She is affiliated with the Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy department and the Biopharmaceuticals, Discovery, Design and Delivery (BDDD) research group. Her work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.
Dr. Lima's research spans multiple critical areas in neuroscience and disease mechanisms:
- Neurodegenerative diseases including Huntington's, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's diseases
- Cellular death mechanisms with particular focus on ferroptosis
- Brain tumor biology, especially glioblastoma
- Microglia function in neurodegeneration and brain tumors
- Protein aggregation and cellular stress responses
- Cellular senescence in brain aging
Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on understanding the molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration and brain cancers. She employs advanced models including brain organoids and iPSC-derived cells to investigate disease pathways. A significant portion of her work explores ferroptosis in neuronal death, connections between protein aggregation and cellular stress, and potential therapeutic interventions. Her research bridges basic science with translational applications, offering promising avenues for treating challenging neurological conditions.
