Ayesha has conducted research across several European countries, utilizing advanced techniques like SPIN microscopy and immunocytochemistry to study NMDA receptors and neurodegeneration. Broader Interests and Community
Her current research at the University of Antwerp, supported by an FWO PhD Fellowship, investigates the "dual role" of small heat shock proteins (HSPBs). These proteins are critical for maintaining cellular health by preventing protein aggregation, especially under conditions of heat shock or oxidative stress. Her work specifically examines how certain mutations in these proteins are linked to peripheral neuropathy. Key Career Milestones ayesha kiran mendes best
Her work on the HSPB1 protein has provided new insights into how mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to diseases such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth. Her work specifically examines how certain mutations in
Beyond the laboratory, Ayesha maintains an active interest in the intersections of science, entrepreneurship, and the arts. She is frequently involved in advocating for scientific literacy and has been part of research teams that have received international recognition, such as the Peripheral Nerve Society meeting awards. Research Ayesha Kiran Mendes She is frequently involved in advocating for scientific
Ayesha's research trajectory is rooted in a deep-seated interest in mitochondrial biology, which she began cultivating during her undergraduate studies in Life Sciences at the University of Delhi. Her pursuit of excellence led her to Europe, where she completed a prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree in Neurosciences.
A highly selective scholarship that allowed her to study at institutions like Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the Université de Bordeaux.
* Promoter: Timmerman Vincent. * Fellow: Mendes Ayesha Kiran. Universiteit Antwerpen Ayesha Kiran Mendes - FWO PhD Scholar @uantwerpen