Sinziana Avramescu

The diseases and disorders that plague our society are complex and involve multiple systems including signaling pathways, cellular physiology and behavioral phenotypes. To better understand health and disease it is important to integrate these multiple levels of discourse. One of the fundamental challenges of modern research is linking a particular clinical disorder to a target receptor; Dr. Avramescu’s desire to overcome this gap was the catalyst for her training as both a clinician and a bench researcher. She completed her specialty training in anesthesiology at the University of Toronto and obtained a PhD in neuroscience from Laval University in Quebec City. She has a particular interest in developing biomarkers and treatment strategies for acquired brain injuries, such as traumatic brain injury, post-operative cognitive dysfunction and post-traumatic epilepsy. Her aim is to further the understanding of the cellular and molecular basis of memory and cognition with the ultimate goal of improving patient care and safety.