Erik J. Behringer

Erik J. Behringer is a Professor in the Pharmacology Division of the School of Medicine at Loma Linda University, specializing in vascular physiology and Alzheimer's disease research. His work focuses on the interplay between cerebrovascular function, ion channels, and aging to understand and combat neurodegenerative diseases.

• Education: PhD in Pharmacology from Loma Linda University (2009), BS in Biology from Cal State U San Bernardino (2005).
• Research: Investigates how aging and Alzheimer's pathology affect cerebrovascular ion channels, endothelial function, and microRNA profiles. Uses molecular, biophysical, and computational approaches to identify therapeutic targets.
• Grants: Leads NIH-funded projects on endothelial K+ channels and cerebrovascular aging. Collaborates on grants with the American Heart Association and international institutions.
• Publications: Authored 41+ works, with recent focus on Alzheimer's disease, microvascular ion channels, and age-related cerebrovascular dysfunction.
• Service: Active in NIH review panels, editorial roles for Frontiers in Physiology, and mentoring PhD/MD-PhD students at LLU.

Scientific Awards: Recipient of the LLU Faculty Award (2009). Serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences.