Prof Scott Ayton
Professorial Fellow, Neuroscience
Florey Department of Neuroscience and Mental Health
202 Scholarly works
12 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Sodium ascorbate versus ascorbic acid in sepsis: a narrative review of emerging cardiovascular and neurological benefits
DOI: 10.1186/s13054-025-05831-82026
Journal article
Ferroptosis susceptibility in hippocampal neural precursor cells influences neurogenesis and memory across aging.
DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2026.04.0172026
Journal article
Ferroptotic neurodegeneration and diet: a narrative review
DOI: 10.1002/alz.713682026
Journal article
Iron Depletion in the Substantia Nigra of Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
DOI: 10.1111/jnc.703902025
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
MEGA-dose Sodium Ascorbate to Reduce Brain and Kidney Injury Arising From HEART Surgery (MEGA-HEART)
2022
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Translating Novel Mechanism-Guided Therapeutics to Improve Functional Recovery of the Brain and Kidneys After Open-Heart Surgery
2022
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Investigating New Targets and Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease: From Biochemistry Through to Clinical Trial
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2026
Journal article
A fin-loop-like structure in GPX4 underlies neuroprotection from ferroptosis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2025.11.0142026
Journal article
Lumbar Microdiscectomy and Post-operative Activity Restrictions: A Randomised Controlled Trial
DOI: 10.1097/BRS.00000000000057202026
Journal article
Cobalt and titanium levels in the brain are associated with Alzheimer’s disease pathology but not cognition: A study of older adults with and without total joint replacement
DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2026.05.0062026
Journal article
Missing tissue, missing data: Resolving brain volume loss caused by anti-amyloid therapies
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.10048802025
Journal article
Iron on trial: recasting the role of iron in neurodegeneration
DOI: 10.1093/brain/awaf3982025
Journal article
Role of brain iron on cerebral amyloid angiopathy and decline in cognition specifically perceptual speed in older people
RECENT PROJECTS
2024
Research grants (other domestic)
Phosphometabolomics to Investigate Protective Diets in Alzheimer\2019s Brains.
2023
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Novel Therapeutic Strategies to Intervene in Tau-Associated Neurodegeneration by Modulating Tau Clearance and Neuroinflammation