Nadia Skauli

Nadia Skauli is a Researcher in Molecular Neuroscience at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Medicine, where she conducts cutting-edge research on aquaporins and their role in brain physiology and pathology. Based at the Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience in Domus Medica, Oslo, she has established herself as a specialist in aquaporin-4 and aquaporin-9 function within the brain's extracellular matrix and astrocyte networks.

Dr. Skauli earned her BSc in Molecular Biology and Biological Chemistry (2010-2013), followed by an MSc in Molecular Biosciences (2013-2015), and completed her PhD in Molecular Neuroscience (2015-2024) - all at the University of Oslo. Her doctoral thesis focused on "Factors regulating the expression and perivascular localization of Aquaporin-4 and its isoforms." She also completed a year-long psychology unit at the University of Bergen (2009-2010).

Nadia Skauli's research primarily investigates water channels in the brain, particularly aquaporin-4 and aquaporin-9, and their critical roles in neurological conditions. Her work spans multiple areas including stroke pathophysiology, Parkinson's disease models, neuroinflammation, and the glymphatic system. She has made significant contributions to understanding how aquaporin-4 polarization affects extracellular solute clearance and how aquaporin-4 deletion influences infarct volume in stroke models. Her research combines molecular biology, neuroscience, and physiology to unravel the complex mechanisms of brain water homeostasis and its implications for neurodegenerative diseases.

Over the past eight years, Dr. Skauli has published numerous high-impact articles examining aquaporin function in various neurological contexts. Her work shows a clear progression from basic molecular mechanisms of aquaporin expression and localization to their functional roles in disease models. A consistent theme across her publications is the investigation of how aquaporins interact with other cellular components like syntrophin isoforms and connexins to maintain brain homeostasis. Her most recent work (2024) continues to explore the therapeutic potential of targeting aquaporin-4 in stroke and other neurological conditions.

Dr. Skauli serves as a group teacher for medical courses MED1100 and MED2200 at the University of Oslo, contributing to medical education while maintaining her active research program. Though no specific scientific awards are listed in her profile, her consistent publication record in high-impact journals demonstrates recognition within her field. She is an integral member of the Molecular Neuroscience research group at the University of Oslo, collaborating with leading researchers in the field of brain water channels and neurodegeneration.

Based in the Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience at the University of Oslo, Dr. Skauli works within a multidisciplinary team investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying brain function and pathology. Her research has important implications for understanding and potentially treating stroke, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological conditions where water homeostasis and astrocyte function are compromised.