Pekny Milos

Milos Pekny is a Professor and Director of the Laboratory of Astrocyte Biology and CNS Regeneration at the University of Gothenburg's Sahlgrenska Academy. He holds adjunct professorships at Australia's Florey Institute and University of Newcastle. His research focuses on astrocyte biology, brain repair mechanisms, and neuroinflammation. With over 95 publications and an h-index of 40, his work bridges experimental neurology and clinical applications.

Education:

• MD cum laude (1989), Charles University, Prague
• PhD (1994), Uppsala University, Sweden
• Docent (1999), Sahlgrenska Academy

Research Interests:

• Role of astrocytes in brain regeneration
• Neuroprotective strategies post-stroke
• Complement system's impact on neurogenesis
• Glial-neuronal interactions in health/disease

Key Funding:

• Swedish Research Council
• EU FP7 programs (TargetBraIn, EduGlia)
• AFA Insurance-funded stroke research initiative

Awards:

• Swedish Eric Fernström Prize (2005)
• Scientific Board Member, Swedish Brain Foundation

He coordinates major brain regeneration programs and has organized 18 international conferences. His lab explores astrocyte-based therapies for neurodegenerative disorders.