Lidia Abraha

Müller glial cells in the retina demonstrate important functions in regulating retinal homeostasis during development through undertaking physiological roles such as synaptic signalling, neurotransmitter recycling and nutrient uptake. All of these functions require ATP production from mitochondria, and as dynamic organelles they are consistently known to change their localisation in the Müller glia.

My research focusses on ascertaining the localisation and function of mitochondria during development of Müller glial cells in the retina, and whether this impacts retinal activity.

During my spare time I like to take walks across the river, read, and catch up on EastEnders.