Britto P. Nathan

Britto P. Nathan is a Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Illinois University. His research centers on neuroscience and neurological diseases, particularly pathological pathways in brain cell death related to aging and Alzheimer's disease. Laboratory techniques include molecular, biochemical, and cellular approaches, with funding from the Alzheimer's Association and NIH.

Research explores acute and long-term effects of estradiol in olfactory systems, ApoE isoform impacts on neurite growth, and cryopreservation techniques for neural cells. Publications address neuroprotection mechanisms, hormone therapy implications, and olfactory epithelium regeneration.