https://news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2026/03/16/fda-approved-compound-promotes-neuroprotective-effects-in-parkinsons-disease/
Proud PI moment :)
Chuyu was named an open science champion by ASAP. She did an outstanding job incorporating open science practices into our new preprint. It is exciting to see such a strong commitment to transparent, rigorous, and accessible research from your trainees.
Our beautiful review about the role of LRRK2 at the synapse is out. It was back in 2009 when we first showed a role of LRRK2 at the synapse. We have learned so much more since then!
https://portlandpress.com/biochemj/article/482/21/BCJ20253351/236671/LRRK2-and-the-fragile-synapse-a-molecular-prelude
Our new preprint is out!
A new preprint on how LRRK2 deregulates the most vulnerable dopamine neuron subtypes in Parkinson's disease. I am incredible thrilled about this work, as it reflects the seamless collaboration among various labs, each bringing their unique expertise—just as science should advance.
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.08.28.672006v1.full.pdf
Loukia is presenting a seminar at the Biomedical Sciences Research Center in the southern suburbs of Athens. The center's advantageous proximity to the sea adds a beautiful backdrop.
PROUD PI moment
Chris Nasios, our research technician, is officially a medical student at Duke University School of Medicine. Way to go Chris!!
LRRK2 in vulnerable dopamine neuron subtypes
Our collaborative paper with our ASAP team is now published in eLife.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40353820/
The Feinberg School of Medicine News Center has just featured our latest paper!!
https://news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2025/04/30/identifying-new-therapeutic-strategies-for-psychiatric-disorders/
Our new work was featured in MDLinx. Super honored!
https://www.mdlinx.com/news/mechanism-behind-parkinsons-like-side-effects-of-antipsychotic-drugs-revealed/41ioCJpHul72UYbKgyLlF0
Another publication from the lab!
Could LRRK2 Inhibition Be the Key to Reducing Antipsychotic Side Effects?
Check our new publication in Molecular Psychiatry! https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-025-03030-z
It attracted significant attention from the media.