Peripheral Neuropathy Research Areas
The center will tackle pressing research questions in peripheral neuropathy, with a particular focus on areas that impede the development of better diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Major Areas of Focus
Research supported by the center will seek to:
Identify biomarkers of the disease
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Identify the causes of peripheral neuropathies
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Create an improved diagnostic blood test
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Uncover what drives nerve degeneration
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Develop drugs to prevent peripheral neuropathies and improve nerve regeneration
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Build and expand a clinical research registry
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Cross-Collaboration
To support our group's bold research objectives, our investigators will be supported by a broad range of expertise across Johns Hopkins, from groups including: