Research Interests
- Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Peripheral Nerve Regeneration
- Immunomodulation and Immunoengineering
- Peripheral nerve Injury and Aging
- Schwann Cell and Macrophage Biology in Nerve Regeneration
Selected Grants
Elucidate 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 - 2026Determine 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 - 2026Fresh Tissue Lab
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Duke Hand Society · 2025 - 2025External Relationships
- Alafair Biosciences
- Checkpoint Surgical
- Tulavi Therapeutics
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