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Head Injuries and the Path from Pilot Study to Major Grant

Apr 18, 2018, 8:59 AM

A team of UK researchers have homed in on a protein, called RIT1, that may act as a master switch in the brain. A new five-year, $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will help them explore RIT1 as a possible target for treatments to counteract brain injury.

Wonder Women: Young Scientists Help Confirm Presence of Breathing "Ghost Network"

Jan 26, 2018, 9:47 AM

Case Western Reserve and UK's SCoBIRC were able to show the existence of a parallel neural network that could potentially restore diaphragm function after spinal cord injury. Perhaps more amazing is that this research is credited to a group of young scientists.

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Sports Concussions: What About the Jockeys? University of Kentucky Researcher's Pilot Project Could Be the Answer

Oct 20, 2017, 8:55 AM

A pilot project spearheaded by UK College of Health Sciences researcher Carl Mattacola could be the first step towards developing a return-to-ride protocol for jockeys who suffer a concussion.

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Inside the UK Sports Medicine Research Institute

Jul 20, 2017, 9:54 AM

SMRI focuses on injury prevention and performance optimization for athletes, the military and physically active people of all ages.

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UK Sports Medicine Research Institute Opens Its Doors

Jun 15, 2017, 9:09 AM

The facility will conduct research into injury prevention and performance optimization for athletes.

Two Types of Horsepower Drive UK Researcher

Jun 9, 2017, 8:25 AM

College of Health Sciences researcher Carl Mattacola spearheads the Equine Jockey/Rider Injury Prevention Initiative.

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Spinal Cord Injury Research with the Gensel Lab

Nov 11, 2016, 3:39 PM

John Gensel, and his lab team, is working to determine how to harness the reparative capabilities of inflammation in spinal cord injuries.

Motivated by Personal Experience, Scientist Seeks Answers About Spinal Cord Injury

Feb 15, 2016, 11:06 AM

After an accident left Sasha Rabchevsky paralyzed from the chest down, he pursued a career of discovery.

Researcher Preps Paraplegic to "Walk Again" during World Cup Kick Off

Jun 10, 2014, 4:28 PM

The man will send a message from his brain to a robotically controlled leg to kick off the 2014 World Cup.

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