Safak Er

Safak Er is a postdoctoral research fellow at University College London (UCL), specifically working in the School of Pharmacy.12 Her research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson's disease.13

Academic Background

Safak Er recently completed her PhD at the University of Helsinki.4 Her doctoral thesis defense took place in October 2023, with Dr. Hilal Lashuel serving as an opponent during the defense.4

Research Interests

Dr. Er's primary research areas include:

• Molecular biology and neuropharmacology3
• Effects of Parkinson's disease-causing genetic mutations on glial brain cells1
• Potential impacts of α-synuclein aggregation on chronic neuroinflammation susceptibility5

Professional Activities

• Currently working as a postdoctoral fellow in Prof Kirsten's laboratory at UCL1
• Actively involved in science communication, often sharing insights about Parkinson's disease and neuroscience on social media platforms3

Online Presence

Safak Er maintains an active online presence:

• Twitter: @Safak_Er_3
• Google Scholar profile with verified UCL email2
• ResearchGate profile showcasing 13 research works with 269 citations5

Her LinkedIn profile can be found under the username safak-er-b02648120, where she shares updates about her academic journey and research activities.6