Allan Renom is a postdoctoral fellow studying the role of tubulin alpha-4A in neurons to investigate its implication in ageing and neurodegenerative diseases, specifically amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In his research, he works with induced motor neurons differentiated from induced pluripotent stem cells alongside an in-house model of induced neural stem cells. Using super-resolution microscopy and functional assays, Allan investigates the integration of this tubulin isoform within microtubules to understand its role in ALS patient cells. While currently utilising 2D cell cultures, his research interests extend to 3D organoid systems to enhance neuronal maturity and facilitate co-cultures with glial cells involved in disease pathogenesis.