Joint NC NM4R and AR3T Neuromodulation and Regenerative Rehabilitation Funding Awards

Awarded in 2021, the Joint NC NM4R and AR3T Neuromodulation and Regenerative Rehabilitation Funding Program supported development of novel lines of research that use combined neuromodulatory and regenerative medicine approaches to optimize functional outcomes. These two NIH/NCMRR-funded resource centers are collaboratied to offer this unique pilot funding opportunity to support researchers in the development of innovative, interdisciplinary research that combines neuromodulation and technologies that promote regeneration.

2021 Award

Koyal Garg, Ph.D.

Congratulations to Dr. Koyal Garg, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Saint Louis University, for being awarded a Neuromodulation & Regenerative Rehabilitation Pilot Grant to carry out the proposal, "Combined Application of Regenerative and Rehabilitative Therapies to Enhance Muscle Mass and Function Following Volumetric Muscle Loss."

Traumatic injuries such as volumetric muscle loss (VML) can dysregulate regenerative responses, causing impaired function and permanent disability. This proposal will integrate previously optimized regenerative and rehabilitative technologies to accelerate functional recovery of muscle tissue following trauma. Readily translatable technologies being investigated in this proposal could significantly improve the quality of life in VML injured patients.