Overview
I lead a peripheral nerve regeneration lab that strives to understand the genetic, cellular, and immunologic responses and interactions that occur following nerve injury and during nerve regeneration. With our aging population, we are further interested in understanding how these change in the context of aging. Through this understanding, we are seeking to develop immunomodulatory interventions and biologics that enhance nerve regeneration and preserve muscle viability for reinnervation to provide our patients with debilitating nerve injuries the best chance for recovery through the advent of cutting-edge therapies.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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2022 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery
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2023 - Present
Neurosurgery,
Neurosurgery
Recent Publications
Perioperative Treatment of Neuropathic Pain (Nerve SPACE 2025)
Journal Article Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online · March 1, 2026 Neuropathic pain following brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injury represents one of the most debilitating and least effectively treated sequelae of nerve trauma. Where are we now? Neuropathic pain affects a majority of patients with severe nerve injur ... Full text CiteUtility of Chitosan-Based Devices in the Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Injuries: A Literature Review.
Journal Article Tissue Eng Part B Rev · February 19, 2026 Chitosan is a resorbable cationic polysaccharide known for its biodegradability and electrostatic and self-aggregation properties. Chitosan has been shown to influence Schwann cell proliferation, reduce scarring, support axon growth, and provide superior p ... Full text Link to item CiteThe Efficacy of Upper Extremity Neuroma Surgery in Reducing Long-Term Opioid Use in Patients with Preoperative Opioid Use.
Journal Article J Reconstr Microsurg · February 2026 Neuromas can cause severe neuropathic pain, leading to functional decline and psychosocial distress. For pain relief, patients refractory to medications for neuropathic pain may be prescribed opioids; however, such use has been shown to have unfortunate ad ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Determine how the use of Alafair's hyaluronic acid and alginate-based hydrogel impacts the regenerative microenvironment following nerve repair and nerve reconstruction.
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Alafair Biosciences, Inc. · 2024 - 2026Elucidate the Molecular, Cellular, and Functional Impact of the allay Nerve Cap on Neuroma Formation and Pain Following Nerve Injury
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Tulavi Therapeutics, Inc. · 2025 - 2026Fresh Tissue Lab
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Acumed LLC · 2026 - 2026View All Grants