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Aria Tarudji, PhD

Aria Tarudji, PhD
  • Steece-Collier Lab
  • Department of Translational Neuroscience
  • Michigan State University

Biography

Aria Tarudji, Ph.D., earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Chemistry from the University of Washington (2016), followed by his PhD (2022) and initial postdoctoral training (2022-2025) in Biological Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His research centered on nanoparticle-based therapeutics and diagnostics for neurological disorders, aiming to elucidate mechanisms and improve outcomes in models of traumatic brain injury (TBI). In September 2025, he joined the Steece-Collier Lab in the Department of Translational Neuroscience at Michigan State University. His current work utilizes CaV1.3 RNA-interference gene therapies in both rat and macaque models of Parkinson’s disease (PD) to mitigate levodopa-induced dyskinesia, enhance pharmacotherapy efficacy, and modify the underlying disease progression. Aria’s overarching career goal is to drive the translation of novel nanomedicines and gene therapies into clinical use. Outside of his research, he enjoys hiking and exploring local culture and cuisine.