Kurt De Vos

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Professor of Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience

University of Sheffield
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Professor Kurt De Vos is a faculty member in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience at the University of Sheffield, UK. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, particularly relating to C9ORF72 mutations and their impact on cellular function. Recent publications include investigations into the neurotoxic effects of dipeptide repeat proteins and the interactions that regulate excitatory synapses in ALS/FTD. His work aims to advance understanding of the pathology associated with these conditions and their potential therapeutic targets.

Recent Grants

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Investigating a novel role of C9orf72 at the presynapse and its involvement in FTD/ALS.

Open Date: 2019-09-02

Close Date: 2022-09-01

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Role of immune-related autophagy and inflammation in C9ALS/FTD

Open Date: 2018-09-01

Close Date: 2021-08-31

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Investigating C9orf72 Protein Ubiquitination, a Possible Drug Target for C9orf72-related Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration

Open Date: 2017-10-01

Close Date: 2020-09-30

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Role of TMEM106B in C9ORF72-related Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration

Open Date: 2016-02-01

Close Date: 2019-01-31

Articles (4)

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2023

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2022

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2022

Collaborators (10)

Pamela Shaw

University of Sheffield

UNITED KINGDOM
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Thomas Gillingwater

Professor of Anatomy

University of Edinburgh

UNITED KINGDOM
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Francesca Sironi

Open University

UNITED KINGDOM
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Christopher P Webster

University of Sheffield

UNITED KINGDOM
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Johnathan Cooper‐Knock

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UNITED KINGDOM
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Cyril Dominguez

Associate professor

University of Leicester

UNITED KINGDOM
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Santosh Kumar Upadhyay

University of Leicester

UNITED KINGDOM
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Mimoun Azzouz

University of Sheffield

UNITED KINGDOM
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Guillaume M. Hautbergue

University of Sheffield

UNITED KINGDOM
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Ian Coldicott

University of Sheffield

UNITED KINGDOM
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