EMBO Member
Mónica M. Sousa
EMBO 2024
Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saude (i3S), Porto, Portugal
Axon growth and regeneration
We are interested in characterizing pathways that control axon growth during development and axon regeneration after injury. We specifically focus on studying axonal cytoskeleton organization and dynamics. We recently identified the spiny mouse as a unique mammal that spontaneously regenerates the spinal cord. With this model, we aim at identifying mechanisms underlying scar progression and reversion.
Keywords
Neurobiology / Axon Growth / Regeneration / Cytoskeleton