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Research into damage and repair of the nervous system

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Research is currently taking place at the OU towards understanding more about damage repair in peripheral nerves and the spinal chord. Platform caught up with James Phillips and Melanie Georgiou to find out more.

James Phillips, Lecturer in Health Sciences
Leads a research group using tissue engineering principles to understand damage and repair in peripheral nerves and the spinal cord. This includes developing advanced 3D culture systems for neuroscience research and engineering implantable nervous system repair conduits for regenerative medicine.

James discusses some of the work his group have been conducting in modelling nervous system damage.



Melanie Georgiou, 3rd year PhD student working with James
Discusses her work on repairing peripheral nerves using engineered neural tissue.

 
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