Printha Wijesinghe

Postdoctoral Fellow

 

Characterization of brain and retinal degenerations in Alzheimer's disease

Tear fluid microRNAs as Biomarkers in Alzheimer's disease

Understand the role of Apolipoprotein E in the pathogenesis of sporadic Alzheimer's disease

Understand the amyloid beta clearance mechanisms at the inner blood-retina barrier (iBRB)

Neuroprotective effects of natural products

 

Research Classification

Research Interests

Neurodegeneration, MicroRNAs, Alzheimer's disease, Clearance mechanisms, Biomarkers

Research Methodology

TaqMan microRNA Assays
immunohistochemistry
RT-qPCR
cell culture
Immunofluorescence Confocal Microscopy
Data analysis
Scientific Writing
Nanobody staining
bioinformatics
Systematic reviews & Meta-analysis

Research Options

I am available and interested in collaborations (e.g. clusters, grants).
I am interested in and conduct interdisciplinary research.
I am interested in working with undergraduate students on research projects.
 
 

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