About me

Dr. Sara Xapelli is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon. Her research focuses on identifying modulators of neural stem cells (NSCs) to enhance adult neurogenesis and oligodendrogenesis, with the goal of facilitating brain functional repair. Dr. Xapelli's team aims to advance NSCs as therapeutic platforms to combat brain pathologies such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and major depressive disorder. Her innovative work holds promise for significant breakthroughs in brain health and disease treatment.