Assoc. Prof. Permpan Dhamasaroja, M.D., Ph.D.

• Ph.D. (Neurogenetics) University of Edinburgh, U.K
• Dip. Thai Board in Neurology  Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
• Grad. Dip. in Clinical Sciences (Internal Medicine) Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
• M.D. (Hons.) Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Our research is focused on a molecule, called eEF1A2 (translation elongation factor 1A2), that is needed for the survival of neurons. When eEF1A2 is absent in a cell model of Parkinson’s disease, it causes neuronal cell death. Moreover, eEF1A2 is involved in a whole range of diseases, from cancer to neurodegeneration. Our research areas include:

• Protective role of eEF1A2 in neurodegenerative diseases e.g. Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease
• Role of eEF1A2 in neuronal development at a cellular level
• Protective effects of herbal extracts or other substances in cellular models for neurodegenerative diseases
• SH-SY5Y cell model for neurotoxicity studies.

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