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Research in our laboratory focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate neuronal survival and differentiation and the events underlying HIV neuropathology, particularly in the context of drug abuse. We are interested in the roles of chemokines in the CNS and the interaction of chemokine receptors with other major neurotransmitter or neuropeptide receptor systems, such as glutamate and opioid receptors. The long-term goal of our research is to characterize both neuroprotective and deleterious actions of chemokines in the brain and identify therapeutic strategies for treatment of neuroAIDS and other neurological disorders caused by alterations of neuroimmune regulatory mechanisms. Read More
News & Events

Jared Luchetta awarded neuroAIDS fellowship
Jared Luchetta was appointed as a National Research Service Award…

Meucci lab publishes book chapter on opioid regulation of neuronal iron homeostasis
The Meucci lab published a book chapter on known and potential…

Dr. Meucci contributes to article on links between COVID-19 and Parkinson’s disease
In collaboration with 15 researchers, Dr. Meucci contributed…

New Meucci lab publication shows that a chemokine can enhance cognitive flexibility
The Meucci lab recently published a new study suggesting…

DUniBo update: “The Outlooking Scientist”
DUniBo, the new collaboration between Drexel University and the…

Morphine releases iron from storage: Research summary on Neuronline
Bradley Nash and Olimpia Meucci recently published an article…

Dr. Meucci elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
Congratulations to Dr. Meucci, who has been elected as a…

Meucci lab publishes review article on opioid and chemokine regulation of synaptodendritic damage in HAND
The Meucci lab published a new review article that outlines…

Ipek Eralp wins 2nd place at Discovery Day 2019 poster competition
Congratulations to Ipek Eralp, who won second place in the…