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Dr Eleftheria (Ria) Kodosaki
Name:
Dr Eleftheria (Ria) Kodosaki
Job Title:
Research Fellow in Neuroimmunology
Place of work / study:
UK Dementia Research Institute, University College London
Area of Research:
Biomarkers of CNS diseases
How is your work funded:
UK DRI, LifeArc
Tell us a little about yourself:
I am a neuroimmunologist with experience in a variety of CNS conditions and utilising biomarkers for their diagnosis, prognosis, and characterisation. My motivation is using biomarkers to better understand the development and progression of such disorders, and using the information we get from these biomarkers to develop better tools and treatments.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I currently have 35 tabs open on my browser, and it’s not the most I’ve had.
Why did you choose to work in dementia:
I don’t want to see anyone else lose themselves because of it.
What single piece of of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
Grow your network and your skillset.
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
I’m currently switching between 2 audiobooks and 3 book-books, and from them I’d recommend the audiobook for Sherlock Holmes narrated by Stephen Fry, and the book Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao.
Favourite film of all time?
Third Star
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Books, films, walks with my dog
What’s the best decision you’ve ever made?
Joining my current lab
What’s the best vacation spot?
Anywhere with sea and friends
Do you collect anything?
Snowglobes
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