Springfield College Hosts 25th Annual Britton C. and Lucile McCabe Lecture

The Springfield College Department of Biology and Chemistry presented the 18th annual Britton C. and Lucile McCabe Lecture featuring John D. Lueck, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Physiology and Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry.

Research conducted by researchers in the Lueck Lab includes the molecular genetics and experimental treatment of the trinucleotide repeat disorder myotonic dystrophy (DM1). They focus on studying pre-mRNA splicing defects in DM1 to determine the causes of muscle weakness and wasting, and develop and test new therapeutic strategies to target genetic missteps and reverse symptoms. During the lecture, Lueck discussed how he and the other researchers study currently approved drugs that can currently treat the disorder.

The Britton C. and Lucile McCabe Lecture has been in existence at Springfield College since 1997 and honors longtime professor of biology at the College, Britton C. McCabe, and his spouse, Lucille McCabe.  The lecture series brings noted professionals in the health, biological, and physical sciences to Springfield College to discuss timely topics and discoveries.