Bill Gole MND Postdoctoral Fellow
Contact Details
| Contact Campus | Hobart CBD Campuses |
| Building | Medical Science 1 |
| Room Reference | Level 4 |
| Telephone | +61 3 6226 4817 |
| kingae@utas.edu.au |
Biography
Dr Anna King studied for an honours degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Durham University in the UK before taking on a position at the Heart Research Institute in Sydney. She joined the University of Tasmania in 2003 and undertook doctoral studies (2004-2008) investigating
causes and consequences of axonal pathology in neurodegenerative disease. Following successful completion of her PhD she was awarded the Bill Gole MND postdoctoral fellowship from the Motor Neuron Disease Institute of Australia to continue her work at the Menzies Research Institute Tasmania. She currently co-supervises several students in the field of neurodegeneration.
Research Interests
Dr Anna King's research involves investigating mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease. Her work is particularly focused on investigating degeneration and dysfunction of the axon, the long process of nerve cells, which is a common feature of many neurodegenerative diseases and may be the primary cause of disease symptoms prior to loss of the cells. She uses both in vitro (primary cell culture) and in vivo techniques to model axon pathology and determine the consequence to the health and function of the neuron.
Research Projects and Roles
- The role of excitotoxicity and distal axon degeneration in ALS - Chief Investigator.
- Microfluidic platforms for pathogenesis of neurological disorders - Chief Investigator.
Project Funding
- Motor Neuron Disease Research Institute of Australia