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MIP Seminar: Dr. Felix Chan, University of Birmingham "'Targeting brain metabolism to treat rare genetic epilepsies"

Sep 10, 2026 11:00 am

Charles Miller Auditorium, B102, CLSL

Seminar/Symposium

Sponsor

MIP seminar committee

Speaker

Evangelos Kiskinis, Ph.D.

Originating Calendar

Molecular and Integrative Physiology (MIP) Department Seminar Series

Assistant Professor, Pharmacology, Pharmacy
Dr Felix Chan is an Assistant Professor in Pharmacology at the Department of Pharmacy. Dr. Chan is a neuroscientist by training; but has a wide-ranging interest in studying metabolism and mitochondrial function in the body. He is a recognized world-leading expert in brain metabolism and energetics; with particular implications in brain diseases such as epilepsy. He is passionate about translational research and regularly engages with clinical and industry colleagues to develop new cutting-edge treatment approach for diseases by targeting metabolism and mitochondrial function.

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