Victor Ekuta

Victor Ekuta is a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania's Penn Memory Center and a physician-scientist-in-training with affiliations to multiple academic institutions. He holds a BA in biology and philosophy-neuroscience-psychology (PNP) from Washington University in St. Louis and has completed prestigious fellowships including the Clark Scholar program, Black Men’s Brain Health Fellowship, and Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship.

His research focuses on intersecting neurology, health disparities, and STEM diversity initiatives. Key areas include Alzheimer's disease biomarkers, neurostimulation techniques, and medical technology validation for minority populations. His 2025 publications examine ASAH2 proteins in Alzheimer's pathology and equity-focused healthcare innovation.

Scientific accolades include:

• Clark Scholar
• Black Men’s Brain Health Fellow
• MIT linQ Catalyst Healthcare Innovation Fellow
• Penn Memory Center Minority Scholar in Aging Research
• Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellow

Ekuta actively promotes diversity in STEM through roles at MIT's Office of Engineering Outreach Programs and plans to specialize in academic neurology combining patient care, research, and advocacy to address brain health inequities.