Welcome to the Ward Lab
Our Research
Enhancing axon regeneration is a primary therapeutic target for the improvement and restoration of function after nervous system injuries, such as spinal cord and peripheral nerve injuries. Axons in peripheral nerves have a limited ability to regenerate and can be enhanced with activity-based therapies, such as locomotor training. We aim to investigate how these activity-based therapies enhance regeneration leading to improved function and quality of life after spinal cord and peripheral nerve injuries
Projects
A. Role of exercise in axon regeneration
B. HIF1 mediated axon regeneration