Tulane University of Louisiana · EngineeringPourtaheri Neuroprotection Lab
Sina Pourtaheri · New Orleans, Louisiana
Research Focus
Dr. Sina Pourtaheri's lab focuses on developing innovative treatments for spinal cord injuries using advanced nanotechnology. The team is particularly interested in enhancing the delivery of nerve growth factors, which have significant potential to protect and regenerate neurons in the central nervous system. Their research aims to create painless therapies that can effectively reach the injured areas even when surgical interventions are delayed.
spinal cord injurynerve growth factornanotechnologydrug deliveryneuroprotection
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a double-encapsulation system for nerve growth factor delivery.
AIM 02Enhance penetration of therapeutic agents into the central nervous system.
AIM 03Reduce pain response while maximizing neuroprotective effects.
AIM 04Test efficacy using a mouse model of spinal cord injury.
AIM 05Promote neuronal regeneration and improve recovery outcomes.
Skills the Lab Values
nanoparticle formulationdouble-encapsulation techniquesin vitro testinganimal modelsbiocompatible materials synthesis
Output against the department
Publications60bottom 9% of dept.253rd of 278
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Citations1.2kbottom 9% of dept.252nd of 278
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