A neurologist with a strong academic foundation and research experience, possessing comprehensive knowledge of neurological disorders and disease mechanisms. Demonstrates excellent analytical and scientific skills with a proven ability to evaluate and interpret complex data. Highly motivated to transition into clinical research, applying medical expertise and scientific insight to the planning and execution of clinical studies aimed at improving patient outcomes.
• Supervisor: Prof. Lieve Moons – The NCDR research group
• Prepared and submitted three research grant applications at national and institutional levels on behalf of the team.
• Supervised three Master’s students and coordinated Master-level courses.
• Maintained and provided training for major laboratory equipment.
• Received two Best Poster Presentation Awards and two Travel Grants at international conferences.
• Supervisor: Dr. Ying Ting Set – Life science department
• Developed trace-amount DNA quantification assays for the EWOD microfluidic system.
• Prepared technical reports to support future system development and optimization.
· Zhang, A., Bergmans, S., Van Dyck, A., Beckers, A., Moons, L., Masin, L. (2025). Successful axonal regeneration is associated with intraneuronal metabolic reprogramming. iScience, Art.No. 113631. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2025.113631
· De Schutter, J., Zhang, A., Serneels, P-J., Moons, L., Masin, L., Bergmans, S. with De Schutter, J. (joint first author), Zhang, A. (joint first author) (2025). Differential retinal ganglion cell resilience to optic nerve injury across vertebrate species. Frontiers In Neuroscience, 19. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2025.1596464
· Hashem, I., Zhang, A., Van Impe, J. with Hashem, I. (joint first author), Zhang, A. (joint first author), Van Impe, J. (joint first author) (2024). Spatial sensing as a strategy for public goods regulation by gut microbes. ISME J. doi: 10.1093/ismejo/wrae233