Scientific Committee

TempoZero’s Scientific Committee brings together international experts who have been studying Lafora disease for years, alongside leading professionals in translational research, clinical development and innovative therapies.

Dr. Roberto Michelucci
Neurologist, specialist in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology
Former Director of Neurology, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences of Bologna
Expert in the clinical study of Lafora disease

Berge A. Minassian, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics, Neurology and Neuroscience, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Division Chief of Child Neurology

Matthew S. Gentry, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Florida
Director, Lafora Epilepsy Cure Initiative

Souad Messahel, Ph.D.
Expert in rare disease and gene therapy program development
Chief Operating Officer, AurelixBio

Maurizio Scaltriti, Ph.D.
Vice President, Translational Medicine, Early Oncology, Oncology R&D, AstraZeneca

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