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Marvin Bentley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, affiliated with the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS). He investigates molecular mechanisms of intracellular vesicle transport in neurons, focusing on kinesin motor proteins and their regulation.
- Ph.D. in Cell Biology (University of Montana, 2010)
- Postdoctoral Research in Neuroscience (Oregon Health & Science University, 2010-2016)
His research addresses selective vesicle transport in neurons, where kinesins drive cargo delivery to axons/dendrites. This work has implications for understanding neurodegenerative diseases caused by transport defects. Techniques include live-cell imaging, molecular biology, and biochemical assays.
Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary work in biomaterials development (2025), neuroprotective films (2025), and kinesin regulatory mechanisms (2024). Earlier work explores myosin motor interactions (2020) and vesicle adaptor proteins (2022).
Graduate students in his lab include Cameron Plowinske and Sarah Tedesco. He teaches advanced courses in Cytoskeletal Biology and Cellular Neuroscience, emphasizing critical analysis of primary literature.
