Milos Pekny

Milos Pekny serves as Professor at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, where he directs the Laboratory of Astrocyte Biology and CNS Regeneration. He additionally holds Conjoint Professor appointments at Australia's Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health (since 2013) and University of Newcastle (since 2014).

His academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) cum Eminentia, Charles University, Prague (1989)
• Dr.Med.Sc. (Ph.D.), Uppsala University, Sweden (1994)
• Docent (Associate Professor), University of Gothenburg (1999)
• Professor, University of Gothenburg (2005)

Pekny's research centers on neuroregenerative mechanisms with particular focus on astrocyte functions in neuropathology and stroke recovery. His laboratory investigates how astrocytes can serve as therapeutic targets and contributes to understanding intermediate filament networks in neurological disorders. His work bridges basic science with clinical applications for brain repair.

With 95 publications (80 peer-reviewed papers, 10 book chapters) exceeding 7,200 citations (h-index 40), his research has shaped contemporary understanding of glial cell biology in CNS disorders. His publication trends show consistent focus on astrocyte-mediated repair mechanisms and translational stroke research over the past two decades.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Swedish Eric Fernström Prize (2005)
• Scientific Board Membership, Swedish Brain Foundation (since 2012)
• Leadership roles in European neuroscience initiatives

Pekny has secured substantial research funding from Swedish Research Council, ALF grants, AFA Insurance, Hjärnfonden, and EU programs including FP7 TargetBraIn and Marie Curie Network EduGlia. He coordinated the University of Gothenburg's stroke regeneration program (2011-15) and chaired the EU COST action NANONET working group on intermediate filaments (2010-14). His laboratory continues advancing translational research from bench to bedside in neuroregeneration.