Lillian Cruz-Orengo, PhD

Research Interests: My research focuses on neuro-immune interactions at the blood-brain barrier (BBB) as a relevant contributor to neuroinflammation and consequent neurodegeneration. My long-term goal is to contribute to the identification of non-immunosuppressive and sex-specific therapeutic targets, specifically by elucidating 1) triggering factors of BBB dysfunction, 2) their role in neuropathogenesis and neuroinflammation, and 3) their association with sex-biased autoimmune disorders (e.g. multiple sclerosis).