Andrew Hicks

Andrew Hicks has extensive work experience in scientific research and leadership roles. Andrew served as the Vice Head of Institute and Group Leader for Translational Genomics at Eurac Research since November 2018. Prior to that, they were the Deputy Scientific Director and Group Leader for Neuromedicine at Eurac Research starting from August 2007. In this role, they coordinated research projects, formed partnerships, and promoted the use of genotyping and phenotyping platforms. Before joining Eurac Research, Andrew worked as a Scientific Advisor for the Faroese Government and as a Project Leader and Director of Movement Disorder Genetics at deCODE genetics Inc. Andrew also served as a Principle Investigator at the Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Neurodegeneration in CNRS Paris and as a Senior Research Associate in Neuroscience at Peterhouse College, Cambridge. Andrew started their research career as a PhD Student at the MRC Molecular Neurobiology Unit in Cambridge.

Andrew Hicks has a strong educational background in the field of biology. Andrew obtained their Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Oxford from 1981 to 1985. During this time, they also earned a B.A, M.A. (Hons) in various subjects including Biochemistry, Molecular Cell Biology, Chemical Pharmacology, Immunology, Virology, and Plant Biochem. After completing their undergraduate studies, they pursued further education and obtained a PhD in Molecular Neurobiology from the University of Cambridge from 1985 to 1989.