ABOUT THE CENTER

The Center for Neuroscience and Regeneration Research at Yale University, established in 1988, brings together the energies and talents of some of the world's leading neuroscientists—molecular and cell  biologists, physiologists, pharmacologists, stem cell biologists, computational biologists, and clinicians—toward discovery of therapies that can repair and protect the injured central nervous system. It is a model of inter-institutional cooperation that brings together the strengths of Paralyzed Veterans of America, United Spinal Association, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Yale University School of Medicine in a collaborative effort, toward the development of effective treatments, and ultimately a cure, for spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and related disorders. Major themes of the research at the Center are as follows:

• Transplantation-based approaches toward restoration of neurological function after damage to the brain and spinal cord.

• Preservation of neurological function within the injured brain and spinal cord via mechanisms that can protect intact white and gray matter surrounding the injury site.

• Investigating the molecular and physiological basis for chronic neuropathic pain and related pain syndromes that affect nearly 50% of people with nerve and spinal cord injuries.

• Understanding the molecular basis of remissions in multiple sclerosis as a means to identifying strategies to restore nerve impulse conduction within the injured nervous system.

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