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Dr. Rebecca San Gil is a Lecturer at the School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, Australia. She leads the NeuroMolecular Discovery Group within the Neuroscience theme and is a member of the Charles Perkins Centre. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases such as motor neuron disease (MND) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), with an emphasis on protein aggregation, stress responses, and therapeutic discovery.
- PhD, University of Wollongong (2018)
- Postdoctoral Research, Queensland Brain Institute (2018–2025)
- Endeavour Research Fellow (University College London)
Her research spans molecular biology, neurosciences, and biochemistry, integrating techniques like genome-wide CRISPR screening, multi-omics analysis, and translational research. Key themes include the role of molecular chaperones, heat shock response, and protein folding dynamics in mitigating neurodegeneration.
Dr. San Gil’s recent publications (2016–2025) highlight her work on TDP-43 pathology, heat shock proteins, and therapeutic strategies across ALS/FTD models. She has received awards such as the FightMND Early Career Research Fellow and the Sydney Dementia Network Future Research Leader Award (Travel Support Scheme) in 2025.
- Scientific Awards: FightMND Early Career Research Fellow, Sydney Dementia Network Future Research Leader Award (2025)
Dr. San Gil actively mentors researchers like Celine CHYE and collaborates with institutions globally. Her team welcomes new members to explore neurodegenerative disease biology and therapeutic discovery.
