20 October 2026, 10:00am
Microglia across the lifespan: from neurodevelopment to neurodegeneration
Microglia, the resident macrophages of the CNS, are play essential roles in brain development and homeostasis, and are strongly implicated in a wide range of neurological diseases. Genetic variants linked to neurodegeneration are highly enriched in microglia, highlighting their central implication in disease susceptibility. Here, we will discuss microglial functions during brain maturation and the importance of critical developmental windows, proposing that early postnatal microglial dysfunction may increase vulnerability to neurodegeneration later in life.
Rosa Chiara Paolicelli, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Lausanne, Switzerland – rosachiara.paolicelli@unil.ch
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Aula Milani dell’Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, via F. Sforza 28 – Milano
Women Driving Discovery is a new seminar series promoted by the UniStem Center, featuring internationally renowned women scientists in biosciences and biomedicine. Through lectures on cutting-edge research, the initiative creates opportunities for exchange between academia and industry while fostering visibility, networking, and new scientific collaborations. The series also aims to strengthen the role of women in STEM and support the professional growth and international positioning of young Italian women scientists
