Stephen M. Strittmatter, M.D.,Ph.D.

A major focus of spinal cord injury research seeks to discover ways to promote the regeneration of damaged nerve fibers called axons, and thereby restore motor or sensory function. Dr. Strittmatter’s research employs advanced screening methods to identify genes that limit axon repair in the mammalian CNS. His program will conduct mechanistic studies of these genes in animal models of spinal cord injury in order to validate new therapeutic targets.