📋 Summary:
Kassandra Alexis Zachos is a dedicated PhD candidate in her fifth year at the University of Toronto, under the guidance of Dr. Ana Andreazza. Her research focuses on the intricate relationship between mitochondria, mood disorders, and metabolic diseases, emphasizing the role of nutrition and diet quality. Kassandra aims to uncover alternative personalized therapeutics using mitochondrial biomarkers.
🎓 Education:
- PhD Candidate in Pharmacology, University of Toronto
- BSc in Genetics and Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto
💼 Professional Experience:
Kassandra has substantial experience in cell-based technologies, the generation of novel therapeutics, and nutritional supplementation. She has completed four research projects and is currently involved in three ongoing studies.
🔬 Research Interests:
Kassandra’s primary research interest is the interplay between mitochondrial dysfunction and chronic diseases, particularly mood disorders and metabolic diseases. Her work includes:
- Translational biomarkers in stem cell models and human plasma samples.
- Mitochondrial-targeted metabolomics.
- Personalized therapeutic development.
- Nutritional psychiatry.
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🌟 Key Contributions:
Kassandra’s research highlights the importance of patient stratification based on mitochondrial metabolites and the development of personalized therapeutic approaches. Her innovative work bridges the gap between mitochondrial dysfunction, mood disorders, and metabolic diseases, contributing significantly to the field of nutritional psychiatry.
🤝 Collaborations & Memberships:
- Collaborations: 4
- Professional Memberships: 1