Rosa Rademakers

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Rosa Rademakers
NationalityBelgian
Alma materUniversity of Antwerp
Known forResearch on frontotemporal dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Scientific career
FieldsNeurogenetics
InstitutionsMayo Clinic


Rosa Rademakers is a Belgian neurogeneticist known for her significant contributions to the understanding of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She is a prominent researcher at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Rademakers was born in Belgium. She completed her undergraduate and doctoral studies at the University of Antwerp, where she developed an interest in the genetic underpinnings of neurodegenerative diseases.

Career[edit | edit source]

After completing her Ph.D., Rademakers joined the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, where she has been a leading figure in the field of neurogenetics. Her research focuses on identifying genetic mutations that cause or contribute to frontotemporal dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Research Contributions[edit | edit source]

Rademakers has made several groundbreaking discoveries in the field of neurogenetics. She has identified multiple genetic mutations associated with frontotemporal dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, including mutations in the C9orf72 gene, which is one of the most common genetic causes of these diseases. Her work has significantly advanced the understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying these conditions and has opened new avenues for potential therapeutic interventions.

Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]

Rademakers has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the field of neurogenetics. Her work is widely recognized and respected in the scientific community.

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

Details about Rademakers' personal life are not widely publicized. She is known to be dedicated to her research and her contributions to the scientific community.

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