Stuart Lichtenberg

Stuart Lichtenberg is a Researcher in the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Minnesota, focusing on chronic wasting disease (CWD) prion research. With over 20 research outputs and 17 active or completed projects since 2016, he leads initiatives in prion detection, environmental contamination tracking, and decontamination strategies.

His research spans four key areas:

• Prion biology and CWD transmission dynamics
• Environmental surveillance methods using RT-QuIC technology
• Nanoparticle-based decontamination protocols
• Wildlife management implications for disease control

Recent publications highlight his work on prion persistence in steel surfaces (Aged Steel, 2025), carcass disposal contamination (Environmental Samples, 2025), and diagnostic protocol validation across institutions.

Active grants from USDA APHIS and collaborations with Mississippi State University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Wyoming Game and Fish Department demonstrate his field leadership. His work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals #3 (Good Health) and #15 (Life on Land) through wildlife disease mitigation.