Research

Many neurological diseases affect neuronal survival and induce neurodegeneration. The goal of our research is to identify neuroprotective and neurodegenerative cellular signaling in neurons and glial cells. We look for mechanisms and key signaling events using a translational approach and known drugs and treatments for additional indication.

Currently, we are focusing on acute and chronic neuroprotective treatments after ischemic stroke and investigating the use of hypothermia as a therapy for traumatic brain injury. We are also interested in treatment possibilities for traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage and Friedreich's Ataxia.

LAB MEETINGS

We hold weekly lab meetings to discuss the projects going on in the lab. We are scheduled to meet Every Tuesday at 7am in the Neurosurgery Conference Rm 102F. However, please check this website and/or our calendar frequently for any changes to date/time.

11/24/09: MEETING CANCELLED

12/01/09: 7am - Neurosurgery Conference Rm 102F

Featured Story

Medical Student Research Day 2009

This summer Department of Neurosurgery was home to four Second Year Medical Students (Jill Heisler, Matt Swann, Sam Overley, Lindsey Williams) who participitated in the Medical Student Research Program. The students got a chance to share their hard work at the Medical Student Research Day 2009 Poster Session held on October 6th. At the event, Sam Overley was awarded the 1st Place for his poster titled Neuroprotective Action of IGF-I + Epo Treatment & PhosphoGSK-3beta in Hypoxic Neurons. Congratulations Sam!