LECOM Professor Finds
Gems in Brain Research Within one’s reach sits a gem of knowledge, waiting to be discovered. The passion to pursue these gems guides the mission of countless medical professionals who devote themselves to a life of formalized inquiry. Time, talent, and training burnish the profoundly purposed pursuit of discovery. With that discovery in mind, and once again placing itself in the forefront of meaningful endeavors, LECOM is honing its research sector. Chief among the noteworthy team of researchers at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is Bertalan Dudas, MD, Assistant Dean of Research and Scholarship, Institutional Director of Research, and Director of the Neuroendocrine Organization Laboratory (NEO). Dr. Dudas is unremitting in his probative studies of the human brain. For more than a decade, the renowned researcher has been producing high-value articles published in well-respected medical journals concerning his innovative and inceptive findings. The articles are a result of his extensive research and exploration at the Laboratory of Neuroendocrine Organization, a research center of which Dr. Dudas is founder and
director. The innovative research hub focuses upon studies of the hormone producing systems of the human brain. Studies at NEO have analyzed the way in which stress affects reproduction and growth; and have produced work centering upon advancing the understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. Venerated peer-reviewed journals including Neurobiology of Aging and Neurobiology of Disease have published Dudas’ articles based upon his comprehensive studies dealing with several new neuroprotective compounds that appear to protect against lesions of Alzheimer’s Disease. Numerous other research papers based upon results at NEO have been published in top neuroendocrine journals. Dr. Dudas received his MD degree at Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical University, Szeged, Hungary in 1993. He obtained his PhD in Neuroscience (summa cum laude) at the University of Szeged in 2007 – the same university where Albert Szent-Györgyi worked when he received his Nobel Prize for his studies involving the roles of vitamin C. Dr. Dudas has worked with LECOM since 2003, and in addition to his key role in LECOM research, he also serves as Professor of Anatomy.
During the past five years, Dr. Dudas has published several books on the topic of human neuroendocrinology. One of these volumes entitled, The Human Hypothalamus: Anatomy, Functions and Disorders, published by NOVA Scientific Inc., is a comprehensive work that analyzes a particularly important part of the brain involved in the regulation of almost all of the functions and processes that are crucial for the survival of the individual. Currently, Dr. Dudas is furthering his studies of the human hypothalamus and putting forth his most recent work, a color atlas that will be issued by the noted publisher, Elsevier. Dr. Dudas is a consummate professional and his passion about his work is palpable. Dr. Dudas echoes the view of the LECOM leadership who understands that such research can have far-reaching positive implications for public health. “The LECOM administration is extremely supportive of all of my work at NEO,” stated Dr. Dudas, “and they are continually seeking to advance scholarly investigation into innovative areas of research.” LECOM is delighted to recognize Dr. Bertalan Dudas and his assiduous efforts in a field that will transform and deepen the understanding of the human brain.
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