Peripheral Neuropathy Research Team
The center's collective expertise across neuropathic pain, inherited neuropathy, mitochondrial neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, chemo-induced neuropathy and other areas will help fuel better intervention strategies and provide young investigators with a broad range of support.
Director
Administrator
Lale Akca, M.B.A., C.C.R.A.
Peripheral Neuropathy Researchers
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Gigi Jasmine Ebenezer, M.B.B.S., M.D.
Research Interests: Leprosy (Hansens Disease), HIV, Peripheral neuropathy, Diabetic neuropathy
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Kimberly L. Ostrow, Ph.D., M.A.
Research Interests: Schwann cell tumors, pain, genetics, epigenetics
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Michael Polydefkis, M.D.
Research Interests: Developing treatments for nerve regeneration and neuroprotection in human subjects, Mechanisms of peripheral neuropathies, Clinical trial design and biomarker development, Clinical trials in peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy Surgeons
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Allan Belzberg, M.D.
Expertise: Benign Tumors, Benign Tumors of the Head and Neck, Brachial Plexus Injuries, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cauda Equina Syndrome
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Sami Tuffaha, M.D.
Expertise: Arthritis, Arthritis of the Wrist, Arthroplasty, Brachial Plexus Injuries, Congenital Hand Surgery
