Person reviewing imaging pictures of a brain

Collaborative, Translational Research

Side view of spinal column and brain with the acrosymn SCOBIRC (Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center) on the side

SCoBIRC Research Focus Areas

  • Treatments to minimize damage and promote repair mechanisms following spinal cord or brain injury;
  • Strategies to promote neuronal regeneration, including gene therapy;
  • Understanding the mechanisms involved in axon guidance and myelination; and
  • Implementation of advanced control systems for functional neuromuscular stimulation.


 

Graduate Education

The faculty in SCoBIRC are members of a number of graduate programs which provide a wide range of educational opportunities. 


 

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

The vibrant, open lab environment of SCoBIRC allows undergraduates to gain valuable experience while being part a productive research community. The most direct way to inquire about potential lab openings is to email a faculty member directly. Additional information is available through the Office of Biomedical Education and the Office of Undergraduate Research.

CNS-Met COBRE

The University of Kentucky Phase I Center of Research in central nervous system metabolism is supported by a $10.6 million, five-year award (P20 GM148326) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). The NIGMS is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that supports thematic, multidisciplinary Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) across the country through its Institutional Development Award (IDeA) program.