The Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Schwann Cell States Along Nerve Grafts
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Leslie Bernstein Resident Research Grant
PI: Derakhshan, Adeeb
To determine whether intravital electrical stimulation of denervated nerve grafts impacts Schwann cell phenotypes in a rat model.
2020-2021
2019-2021
Gene Therapy for Peripheral Nerve Repair
Charles H. Hood Foundation Child Health Research Awards
Principal Investigator: Jowett , Co-I Vandenberghe
To characterize the ability of benign viruses incorporated within bioengineered nerve guidance conduits to deliver gene therapies to enhance neural regeneration
The Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Schwann Cell States Along Nerve Grafts
New England Otolaryngological Society Resident Research Award
PI: Derakhshan, A
To determine whether intravital electrical stimulation of denervated nerve grafts impacts Schwann cell phenotypes in a rat model.
2020-2021
Facial EMG for Neuroprosthetic Device Control in Facial Palsy
AAFPRS Research Scholar Award
Principal Investigator: Jowett
To characterize relationships between facial surface electromyography signals and facial displacements as a means for control of a neuroprosthetic device for hemifacial palsy.
2019-2022
Quantitative Model of Decompression Surgery for Bell’s Palsy
AAO-HNSF Resident Research Award
PI: Malka
To establish the impact of facial nerve decompression following various periods of neural compression on long-term facial function outcomes in a rodent model.
2019-2020
Neuronal and Schwann Cell Transcriptional States in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration
Plastic Surgery Foundation / American Society for Peripheral Nerve Combined Pilot Research Grant
PI: Mohan
To characterize the heterogeneity of Schwann cell transcriptional states during prolonged peripheral nerve denervation and reinnervation.
2019-2020
Surgical and Rehabilitative Management of Facial Nerve Injury
NIH - 2R01NS071067 – 06A1
PI: Hadlock, Co-I: Jowett
This project seeks to establish in a rodent model a paradigm for hemi-facial reanimation using an implantable neuroprosthetic device.
2016-2021
Surgical Photonics and Engineering Laboratory Seed Funding
Berthiaume Family
PI – Jowett, Tan
To support new knowledge discovery and development of novel therapies for complex deformities of the head & neck in the new Surgical Photonics & Engineering Laboratory at Massachusetts Eye and Ear
2016-2021
Berthiaume
Family
Enhancement of Axonal Penetration through Cross-Facial Nerve Grafts
AAFPRS Leslie Bernstein Resident Research Grant
PI: Mohan
To study the effects of various surgical strategies on improving axonal regeneration along cross-facial nerve grafts.
2018-2020