Nako Nakatsuka — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Assistant Professor of Neurotechnology at EPFL since January 2024.
Leads the Laboratory of Chemical Nanotechnology (CHEMINA) at EPFL.
Develops aptamer-based biosensors for detecting and quantifying small molecules.
Focuses on translational technologies to support patients with neurodegenerative diseases.
Has over five years of experience as a Senior Scientist and Postdoctoral Fellow at ETH Zurich.
Possesses a multidisciplinary background in biophysics, chemistry, and engineering.

Biography

Nako Nakatsuka, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Neurotechnology at EPFL, a position she has held since January 2024. At EPFL, she leads the Laboratory of Chemical Nanotechnology (CHEMINA), with a mission to pioneer translational technologies that directly impact human health and well-being. Her work aims to develop practical and innovative strategies to support patients, specifically in the area of neurodegenerative diseases.

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