Regenerative Neurorehabilitation Laboratory

Colin K. Franz, MD/PhD, Director

Peripheral Nerve Injury and COVID-19

Our lab has seen a number of patients in rehabilitation recovery settings subsequently diagnosed with acquired peripheral nerve injury (PNI) and previously in long-term COVID-19 care in prone position.
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Our Projects

Take a look at a few of the projects we work on everyday.

Tiny Machine Poised to Unlock Brain’s Mysteries
PROJECT TYPE: Neuroscience

星空传媒视频 Project

Preventing Nerve Injuries Acquired in the ICU by Patients with Severe COVID

星空传媒视频 Project

Reconstructive Surgery for People with Spinal Cord Injury

星空传媒视频 Project

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Selected Publications

The Impact of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor rs6265 (Val66Met) Polymorphism on Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: A Preclinical Study of Therapy-Genotype Interactions.

INTRODUCTION/AIMS: Therapeutic electrical stimulation (TES) shows promise in enhancing nerve regeneration, but outcomes vary widely. This study investigates the impact of the rs6265 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) on TES efficacy in a preclinical rat model and human stem cell-derived motor neurons. METHODS: Wild-type (WT) and rs6265 variant rats underwent sciatic nerve transection and received either TES or sham treatment. Muscle reinnervation was assessed through compound muscle action…

Bioresorbable, wireless dual stimulator for peripheral nerve regeneration.

Double Supinator Branch Transfer to Posterior Interosseous Nerve May Confer Superior Hand Opening Restoration Outcomes in Brachial Plexus and Spinal Cord Injury Compared to Single Branch.

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