Associate Professor
Ph.D., 2003; St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg
ORCID #0000-0002-6572-5139

Academic Department(s)
Biochemistry

Research Area
Neuroscience, Cell Biology

Current Projects

Glial cells maintain extracellular homeostasis in the brain by regulating the concentrations of neuroactive ions and neurotransmitters, thereby modulating overall neuronal activity and synaptic transmission. Our research focuses on investigating the functional activity of potassium (K⁺) ion channels and glutamate transporters, as well as gap junctional communication in glial cells under both normal and pathological conditions, including cancer, epilepsy, and ischemia.

Availability for Students
Yes

Publications
Publications NCBI Link

Contact Information
Universidad Central del Caribe
P.O. Box 60327
Bayamón, PR 00960-6032

Tel.: (787) 798-3001 x 2033
e-mail: yuriy.kucheryavykh@uccaribe.edu