Malin Parmar, PhD

Malin Parmar, PhD

Professor at Lund University, Sweden​

2016 NYSCF – Robertson Stem Cell Investigator Alumna

PhD, Lund University, Sweden

Postdoctoral Training, Lund University, Sweden; Edinburgh University, Scotland

Bio

Dr. Parmar is a Professor in the Cellular Neuroscience Department at Lund University, Sweden, where she is focusing on bringing new cell-based therapies for Parkinson’s disease to the clinic by replacing lost dopamine neurons with new, healthy cells. Her work in cellular reprogramming opens up the possibilities of personalized treatments of patients with healthy versions of their own cells. She completed her postdoctoral studies at Lund University, Sweden and Edinburgh University, Scotland.