This study looks into the potential of sea stars’ regenerative capabilities in aiding Alzheimer’s research. Sea stars hold unique regenerative abilities, such as their ability to regrow not only lost limbs but also the majority of their bodies, which is credited to specialized regenerative cells and molecular pathways. These mechanisms can hold the potential for repairing brain cells damaged by Alzheimer’s disease. The primary goal of this study is to determine if and how stem cells from sea stars could be used to repair human brain cells and reduce neuroinflammation, a common symptom of Alzheimer’s. This study builds on current research regarding the regenerative processes in marine organisms while finding parallels that could stimulate brain cell regeneration in humans. I will have an internship with Moss Landing Marine Labs. Moss Landing Marine Labs is a lab in Monterey Bay where research is conducted by marine biology experts. In collaboration with this lab, I can get a hands-on experience that will give me a look into what being a researcher is all about.