Roy Maimon

During my PhD I have demonstrated that ALS-diseased muscles secrete toxic factors which facilitate motor neuron degeneration in early stages of ALS disease. Currently, as postdoc fellow, I test a new concept for treating neurodegeneration: ASO-dependent generation of new neurons by direct conversion from astrocytes in the adult nervous system. Ultimately this approach may open new era for treating neurodegenerative diseases.

Education:

Ph.D., Tel Aviv University

M.S., Tel Aviv University

B.S., Bar Ilan University