Renzo Mancuso (PhD)

Dr. Mancuso is a group leader and Deputy Director at the VIB–Center for Molecular Neurology, Belgium. He obtained his PhD in Barcelona in 2014 and since then his primary focus has been to investigate the underlying molecular mechanisms that drive Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), with special focus on inflammatory networks and particularly the contribution of microglia. In his lab, research is performed using a wide range of techniques and technologies, including classical mouse models, iPSC and cutting-edge humanised mouse systems to determine the immune component of these disorders and determine how genetics alter microglial function and contribute to the initiation and perpetuation of brain disease. Dr. Mancuso has been awarded with several young investigator awards (including the Grand Prix by the French Alzheimer’s foundation, ARUK), for his seminal contributions to our understanding of microglial pathogenic mechanisms. He has also received several prestigious grants, including an ERC Starting Grant to investigate neuro-glia interactions in AD.