Neural Regeneration and Repair Laboratory

Modern neuroscience research requires an interdisciplinary approach, and our lab combines fundamental neuroscience with cutting-edge technologies to tackle fundamental and impactful questions in developing novel approaches for repairing and regenerating the adult mammalian central nervous system. My research interests are in the areas of plasticity and regeneration of the adult and aging mammalian spinal cord. Our research program is aimed at discovering novel aspects of the acute pathophysiology of the injured spinal cord and leveraging that knowledge to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for CNS injuries.

Our lab also develops smart biomaterials that can enhance neural plasticity, modify neuroinflammation, and augment regeneration and repair after injury to the CNS.