SCI Neurotrauma

Histological image of spinal cord with ascending-descending myelomalacia

Dr. Duerstock is an associate of the Purdue University Center for Paralysis Research (CPR), which investigates innovative approaches to reduce the amount of neuronal damage after neurotrauma, recover behavioral function, and/or stimulate regeneration of neurons.

Related papers:

Duerstock, B.S. and Borgens, R.B. (2002). Three-Dimensional Morphometry of Spinal Cord Injury Following Polyethylene Glycol Treatment. J Exp Biol 205(1): 13-24.
Marquis, A., Packer, R.A., Borgens, R.B., Duerstock, B.S. (2015). Increase in Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Dogs with Ascending-Descending Myelomalacia Following Spinal Cord Injury. J Neurol Sci, 353(1), 63-69.