Lucia Caceres

Lucia Caceres is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, Faculty of Science. She holds a part-time academic appointment. Her research focuses on developmental neurobiology, neuro-glial communication, cellular mechanisms in neuromuscular functions, and vertebrate/invertebrate neurobiology, primarily using Drosophila and Zebrafish as model organisms.

Education:

• BSc in Biology with Specialization in Molecular Genetics (University of Alberta)
• PhD in Molecular Biology and Genetics (McGill University)

Research Interests: Lucia’s work explores how genetic, developmental, and environmental factors shape nervous system development and function. She investigates neuro-glial interactions, neuromuscular disorders in Zebrafish models, and developmental processes in Drosophila. Her work integrates molecular genetics, cell biology, and functional genomics to address fundamental questions in neurobiology.

Teaching & Scholarly Contributions: Lucia teaches advanced courses in neuroscience, including Developmental Neurobiology, Genetics, and Behavioral Neuroepigenetics. Her publications span CRISPR-based genome editing in Zebrafish, neurovascular biology, and Drosophila developmental genetics. Recent work highlights her focus on muscular dystrophy models and hematopoietic responses in vertebrate systems.

Awards & Recognition: No explicit awards listed, though her 2005 study on gurken mRNA regulation was highlighted by Faculty of 1000 and Reprod Biomed Online.

Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advisee names listed, though her teaching and research activities suggest active involvement in mentoring students through course labs and directed research projects.