Discovery Sciences
Seeking to understand the cellular mechanisms underlying injury and repair of the nervous system, various researchers at Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota are engaged in discovering various new scientific methodologies.
Spinal cord injury (SCI) and repair
In the Regenerative Neurobiology Laboratory, Anthony J. Windebank, M.D., is exploring the impact of using steroids in combination with physical training for spinal regeneration.
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Functional recovery after cervical spinal cord injury
Gary C. Sieck, M.D., heads up the Cell and Regenerative Physiology Laboratory, which is seeking to promote diaphragm muscle activity to improve breathing in patients recovering from spinal injuries.
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Targeting myelin metabolism to enhance recovery of function after spinal cord injury
In the Neuroregeneration and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory, the research team of Isobel A. Scarisbrick, M.D., is comparing the effects of diet and exercise on the important metabolism regulators that impact the ability of the nervous system to regenerate myelin.
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Genetics of spine disease and spinal regeneration
In the Neuro-Informatics Laboratory, Mohamad Bydon, M.D., performs research to discover the effects of genetic or stem cell interventions for slowing down or reversing disk degeneration.
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