Dana McTigue, PhD

Vice Chair of Research, Department of Neuroscience & Center for Brain and Spinal Cord Repair
Professor, Neuroscience
dana.mctigue@osumc.edu

Dr. Dana McTigue's lab uses rodent preclinical models of spinal cord injury (SCI) to examine the endogenous reparative response within the spinal cord, and systemic and metabolic problems that occur as a result of the injury. Specifically, she studies the response of oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (NG2+ cells) to SCI, including intracellular and extracellular factors that influence their behavior and their ability to form new remyelinating oligodendrocytes.

CBSCR Research Teams are working together to improve our understanding of the biology of brain and spinal cord injury and to develop new and effective treatments to promote recovery and improve quality of life. Learn more about the Center for Brain and Spinal Cord Repair by clicking here!