Giorgi Shautidze

Thesis Advisor: Pre-Thesis

Research Interests: Neurodegenerative Diseases

Education:

CUNY Hunter College, B.S. Biochemistry, 2022

Georgetown University, M.S. Pharmacology, 2024

About: Giorgi is interested in the root causes of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease. This involves the molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration, the brain circuitry they affect, and their behavioral effects. He believes that discovering the fundamental properties of these diseases will aid in investigating preventative measures, whether they be pharmacological or otherwise. His previous work in the Pak Lab at Georgetown focused on MAP2, a protein involved in synaptic plasticity which has been shown to translocate after a specific cellular event. He created a novel plasmid which coded for a genetically modified MAP2, which would test if a specific site on the protein was responsible for its translocation. During his rotations, he will be focusing on learning new skills, as well as finding a topic that spans the expertise of the department, contributing to Georgetown’s collaborative environment.

Rotations:

Dr. Rebekah Evans

Academic Appointment(s)

Primary
PhD Student, PhD Program in Pharmacology & Physiology