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William Cafferty is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at Yale University. His research focuses on spinal cord injury (SCI) and the underlying mechanisms that prevent regeneration in the adult central nervous system (CNS). Cafferty's lab employs a range of methodologies to enhance functional recovery post-SCI, including transcriptomic profiling to identify novel cell-autonomous growth activators. By leveraging advanced techniques such as in vivo two-photon microscopy and calcium voltage imaging, his team aims to understand new plastic pathways and their integration into remaining CNS circuitry. His interests also extend to brain diseases, demyelinating diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and pain related to spinal cord injuries. Cafferty's commitment to advancing therapeutic interventions is reflected in his publication record and collaborations with leading researchers in the field.
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