Amie Lund

Animal Biology
Director of Advanced Environmental Research Institute/Associate Professor - Environmental Toxicology
Amie Lund

Highlights: 

Dr. Amie Lund received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, with an emphasis in Toxicology, from the University of New Mexico. Dr. Lund completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Lovelace Biomedical Research Insitute where she established a research program in investigating the pathways involved in detrimental outcomes of air pollution-exposure in the cardiovascular system, which was funded by an NIH F32 NRSA post-doctoral fellowship and K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award. While Dr. Lund's research interests are broadly focused on understanding how inhaled air pollutants can contribute to different disease states in the body, current student-led research projects include investigating pathways involved in the progression of vascular disease, blood-brain barrier disruption, neuroinflammation, and Multiple Sclerosis. Additionally, we are investigating how exposure to air pollutants alter signaling in adipocytes that may contribute to obesity, and also change gut and/or lung microbiome profiles leading to systemic inflammation and inflammatory-disease states.

Dr. Lund is currently teaching Pharmacology (BIOL 4250/5150) and General Toxicology (BIOL 4370/5370).

In addition to research and teaching, Dr. Lund enjoys spending time with her family & friends, traveling, and outdoor activities (biking, hiking, camping, etc.).

 
Dr. Lund’s research focuses on investigating the signaling pathways involved in environmental (air) pollution exposure – mediated contributions to disease states in the human body, including:
Cardiovascular disease, obesity, neurovascular/blood-brain barrier (BBB) disorders, and dementia-related disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease,
As well as exposure related outcomes on the microbiota profiles and diversity in the lung and intestine.

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Degrees:

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences (emphasis: Toxicology), University of New Mexico
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology, Kansas State University

Dr. Lund teaches the following classes:
BIOL 4250/5150 - Pharmacology
BIOL 4370/5370 - General Toxicology