Veronica Campanucci

Dr. Veronica Campanucci is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine. Her research investigates pathological mechanisms in sensory neuropathy, with emphasis on oxidative stress pathways in diabetic complications and receptor modulation in sensory neurons.

Key research areas include RAGE-dependent sensitization of TRPV1 channels in hyperglycemic conditions, 5HT3 receptor inactivation by reactive oxygen species, and ion channel dysfunction in sensory neuropathy. Experimental approaches combine electrophysiology, calcium imaging, and molecular biology techniques in sensory neuron cultures and heterologous expression systems.

Recent publications explore pulmonary ionocyte function in airway epithelia, CFTR modulator effects on neurotransmission, and gut-brain axis modeling in cystic fibrosis. Investigations frequently address how oxidative stress disrupts neuronal receptor function and contributes to sensory pathophysiology.