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Zhigang He is a researcher focused on Neurology and Ophthalmology at Boston Children's Hospital. His work addresses significant challenges in contemporary neuroscience, particularly in restoring lost functions after spinal cord injuries and other central nervous system (CNS) injuries. He investigates the anatomical aspects of axon regeneration and examines the complexities of functional recovery, seeking to develop novel neural repair strategies. His research includes studying the roles of both anatomically spared axons and regenerated axons in conditions like optic nerve damage, where myelination presents a critical hurdle. He actively explores cellular and molecular mechanisms that promote remyelination and enhance the functionality of both regenerated and spared axons. His team is dedicated to understanding the physiological functions of descending projections from the brain and their influence on motor control and sensory processing. By dissecting the contributions of corticospinal and reticulospinal axons, he aims to establish principles for deploying regenerative medicine in the treatment of CNS injuries and neurological diseases.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).