Kurt M. Lucin

Kurt M. Lucin is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Eastern Connecticut State University. He previously conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University and earned his Ph.D. in Integrated Biomedical Science (specialization: neuroscience and immunology) from The Ohio State University.

Research Interests: His work focuses on the intersection of neuroscience and immunology, particularly how immune cells influence Alzheimer's disease progression. Key areas include neuroinflammation, microglial function, proteolytic activity, and cellular mechanisms in neurodegeneration.

Teaching Interests: Anatomy, Physiology, and Histology.

Publications: Recent studies highlight his contributions to understanding Beclin 1 dynamics in neurodegeneration, microglial regulation of amyloid-beta, plasma proteomics in Alzheimer's, and age-related cognitive decline. His work often bridges immunological processes with neurological disorders.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Integrated Biomedical Science, specializing in neuroscience and immunology, The Ohio State University