Overcoming hurdles in bridging critical nerve gaps to improve post-traumatic nerve regeneration and rehabilitation
Grant Data
Project Title
Overcoming hurdles in bridging critical nerve gaps to improve post-traumatic nerve regeneration and rehabilitation
Principal Investigator
Professor Chan, Ying Shing
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Shum Daisy Kwok Yan
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Cai Sa
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Tu Wenwei
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Kwok Jessica Chi Fung
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Shea Graham Ka Hon
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
33
Start Date
2018-04-01
Amount
1199619
Conference Title
Overcoming hurdles in bridging critical nerve gaps to improve post-traumatic nerve regeneration and rehabilitation
Presentation Title
Keywords
Bone marrow stromal, Chondroitinase ABC, Induced pluripotent stem, Schwann cell, Sciatic nerve injury, Spinal cord injury
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
05163296
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year
2017
Status
Completed
Objectives
To apply phenotypically stable human bone marrow stromal cell (BMSC)-derived Schwann cells (SC) in combination with immobilized chondroitinase ABC (ChABC) in transplantation studies of central and peripheral nerve injuries.