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Neurosurgery Spinal Research Laboratory

Our Mission

The Spinal Research Laboratory is the world’s leading research lab dedicated to animal models of spinal conditions. Our goal is to improve care and surgical outcomes for patients with spinal problems. Using novel models and techniques, our investigators have created new ways to study tumors of the spinal cord and spinal column, spinal paralysis and spinal fusion physiology. In addition, they consistently test spinal devices for effectiveness.

An Overview of Our Research

Location

The Spinal Research Laboratory is centered at the Hunterian Neurosurgical Laboratory in The Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Department of Neurosurgery. It is the headquarters for all aspects of spinal research generated from the department. It is also the center for basic and translational experiments and surgical operations on animals and cadavers.

Funding

The laboratory has received funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and various foundations including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), the North American Spine Society, AO Spine, the Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation and the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves. Recently, the laboratory began relationships with industry, including companies Baxter and Stryker, focusing on testing the latest surgical technologies for safety and efficacy. In addition, private donations are accepted regularly to help fund various projects.

Our Researchers

Co-Investigators

Research Team

Contact Information

For more information on clinical projects at the Johns Hopkins Spinal Research Laboratory, please call 410-502-6103.

The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Department of Neurosurgery
Meyer Building, Room 7-109
600 N. Wolfe St.
Baltimore, MD 21287

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Maryland Patients

For more information on clinical projects at the Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery Spinal Research Lab, please call us at 410-502-6103.

Adult Neurology: 410-955-9441
Pediatric Neurology: 410-955-4259
Adult Neurosurgery: 410-955-6406
Pediatric Neurosurgery: 410-955-7337

 

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