Congratulations Dr. Alexa Derksen!
Published: 19 October 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Alexa Derksen who successfully defended her PhD thesis titled “Estimating the Prevalence and Unravelling the Disease Mechanism of GNE Myopathy” on October 14th as part of her MD/PhD training.
Dr. Derksen is now off to complete her medical training at the University of Ottawa. Alexa’s journey completing her PhD while pursuing her medical training is no short of inspiring and a testament to her dedication and perseverance. The entire Lochmüller Lab wishes Alexa a continued success as she brings together her research and clinical training to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
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