Bethany Lucas

Bethany Lucas is an Associate Professor at Regis College, affiliated with the Biology and Biomedical Sciences departments. Her research bridges genetics and developmental biology, focusing on cytoskeletal dynamics in Caenorhabditis elegans during epidermal, intestinal, and gonadal development.

• Research emphasizes mechanical tension in biological systems, including actin network stability and cadherin-catenin complex modulation
• Model organism expertise: optical transparency and genetic simplicity of C. elegans
• Interdisciplinary teaching experience linking microbiology, molecular biology, and genetics in undergraduate curricula

Her publications reveal a consistent focus on cell adhesion mechanisms, cytoskeletal regulation, and developmental morphogenesis. She actively mentors students interested in embryonic/postnatal development and advanced microscopy techniques.