Josef Buttigieg

Josef Buttigieg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Regina's Faculty of Science. His research explores neurobiology and stem cell physiology, focusing on repair mechanisms for spinal cord injuries, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. He investigates how oxygen availability influences stem cell behavior and neuronal communication.

Key disease models include spinal cord trauma, ischemic stroke, and multiple sclerosis, with emphasis on microenvironmental factors like hypoxia that affect tissue regeneration. His work utilizes electrophysiology, molecular biology, and cellular models to study ion channels, macrophage responses, and stem cell differentiation.

Recent publications examine neuroprotective strategies through BK channel modulation in spinal injuries, hypoxia's role in atherosclerotic plaque stability, and proteomic signatures in vascular diseases. He has contributed to paleobiological studies of dinosaur integument and plant spore wall biosynthesis.