The Translational Neurorecovery Laboratory is dedicated to bridging the gap between neuroscience research and clinical rehabilitation. Our mission is to develop and translate innovative physical and pharmacological therapies to restore function and improve quality of life for individuals affected by neurological damage such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and stroke. We employ a multidisciplinary approach that integrates genetic manipulations in rodents, advanced neuroimaging, neurorehabilitation, and the development of small-molecule therapeutics aimed at enhancing neuroprotection and plasticity to uncover mechanisms of recovery and maximize functional outcomes. By using clinical observations to inform mechanistic studies in the lab and translating experimental findings back into therapeutic strategies, we aim to deliver impactful, evidence-based interventions for patients.
Focus Areas:
- Peptide therapeutics to improve recovery from neurotrauma
- Cellular mechanisms of motor learning and rehabilitation-induced recovery
- Role of age in neurological recovery and rehabilitation efficacy
Funding
We are forever grateful to those, past and present, who fund our work:
Faculty
