Dr Huan Liao
MD, PhD

Dr Huan Liao is a clinician neuroscientist in the Epigenetics and Neural Plasticity Laboratory at The Florey. Dr Liao’s current research focuses on investigating multigenerational impacts of paternal immune activation as well as the role of microglia and environmental enrichment in neurodegenerative disorders.

Dr Liao completed his PhD in Experimental Medicine at the University of Bonn, Germany in 2021. His doctoral research explored how low molecular weight polysialic acid can protect against lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory dopaminergic neurodegeneration by interacting with microglia membrane receptors known as SIGLECs.

Dr Liao’s research contributions are evident through his extensive publication record, with multiple publications in leading journals (e.g. Glia, Stroke, Hypertension, BMC Medicine, eClinicalMedicine, Scientific Reports, British Journal of Ophthalmology, American Journal of Ophthalmology, Age and Ageing) and one patent. He recently received the prestigious Fellowship from the Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation (BGRF) to uncover the hidden mechanisms behind the benefits of environmental enrichment, offering hope for future treatments and a brighter future for those affected by Alzheimer’s.