Current Research Support:
K01NS124912 Sympathetic Function in Neural Injuries. The goal of this award is to discover if sympathetic neurons are required for the functional and metabolic stability of the neuromuscular unit in normal and pathological conditions. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
2021 Pilot Award. Emory Specialized Center of Research Excellence on Sex Differences.
R03 HD097737. An exercise surrogate to enhance recovery following repair of peripheral nerve injuries. The goal of this early career award is to investigate the dosage/timing of pharmacologic HIF1a stabilization for acute axon elongation. National Center for Medical Rehabilitative Research.
R01 NS117821 PI: Jeff Twiss, University of South Carolina. Co-I on subcontract: Jill Ward.
Role of Stress Granule Protein Aggregation in Axon Regeneration. In this subcontract, the effects of treatments with peptides that disaggregate axonal stress granules on axon regeneration will be evaluated in peripheral nerves. National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
We are grateful for our current and past support from the following funders:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NIH)
Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance; National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NIH)