Silvia Pozzi

Silvia Pozzi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Université Laval, and a Canada Research Chair in Central and Peripheral Cellular Networks in ALS. Her work focuses on cellular communication in ALS pathology, particularly interactions between glial cells, Schwann cells, and motor neurons.

• PhD in Life and Biomolecular Sciences, Open University of London (2007-2012)
• M.Sc. in Medical Biotechnology (2003-2005), University of Milano-Bicocca
• B.Sc. in Biotechnology, University of Milano-Bicocca (2000-2003)

Her research interests include:

• Neurodegenerative disorders (ALS, frontotemporal dementia)
• Cellular crosstalk in central and peripheral nervous systems
• TDP-43 and SOD1 proteinopathies
• Therapeutic antibody development

Her publications highlight trends in neuroinflammation, protein aggregation, and antibody-based therapies for ALS. Key subfields include TDP-43/SOD1 interactions, viral vector delivery, and cyclophilin A inhibition.

Scientific Awards

• 2020: Marlene Reimer Brain Star Award (CIHR-INMHA)
• 2020: ALS Canada Career Transition Award
• 2021: 13th Medicine Paulo Gontijo Award

She collaborates with the CERVO Brain Research Centre and Imstar Therapeutics, developing therapies targeting extracellular protein interactions in ALS models.