Maria Bjork Birkisdottir

Maria Bjork Birkisdottir is a skilled biomedical scientist currently working at Landspitali University Hospital since May 2023. Prior to this role, Maria completed a PhD at Erasmus MC, focusing on molecular genetics, while also contributing as a research assistant and conducting research related to neurodegeneration and dietary restriction mimetics. Maria's educational background includes a Master's degree in neuroscience and a Master's degree in neuropsychology from Maastricht University, as well as a Bachelor's degree in psychology from Háskóli Íslands. Earlier experience includes a research internship at Maastricht University and teaching as a kindergarten teacher, working with preschool-aged children and those with special developmental needs.