Skerdi completed an Honours Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto with a specialization in Physiology and a major in Neuroscience. He joined the BRAIN-TO lab in 2023 as a research student, where he worked closely with Navona Calarco to manually segment the human claustrum at 100 µm resolution, contributing to the creation of the first full histological atlas of the human claustrum. He now works as a research assistant, contributing to projects focused on characterizing the structure and function of the claustrum, an anatomically complex and still poorly understood brain region, across both healthy individuals and clinical populations.
His broader research background lies at the intersection of neuroimaging and precision neuro-oncology. During his undergraduate thesis, he developed models to predict the molecular classification of meningiomas from radiographic features in preoperative scans, with the goal of improving noninvasive diagnosis and enabling more personalized treatment decisions. He remains particularly interested in the biology and prognosis of brain tumours, as well as the use of imaging to guide clinical care.
Beyond research, Skerdi is committed to science outreach and education. Through his work with UHN STEM Pathways, he develops and leads workshops aimed at making neuroscience accessible to young students and encouraging youth to explore careers in science.