Utilising Biomaterials to Harness Endogenous Neural Stem Cells for Brain Repair

Grant number: 1156744 | Funding period: 2019 - 2022

Completed

Abstract

This work addresses new treatments for brain repair. The innovative nature of this study will lay proof of concept for bioactive scaffolds to be used in brain repair to help promote neural precursor cell migration and facilitating improved functional recovery.

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