The BWH research laboratories in the Department of Neurosurgery conduct both basic science research and clinical research to explore a range of complex neurological diseases, such as brain tumors, spinal disorders, stroke, and epilepsy. The aim of our research is to investigate the underlying risks, treatment strategies, and outcomes associated with these diseases and translate new findings to design and optimize neurosurgical treatments for each of our patients. Our faculty and scientists apply state-of-the-art techniques and technologies in imaging, bioinformatics, and genetics to take on an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach in their research activities. Our Department works collaboratively on various research projects, as well as with other local, national and international partnering institutes.
Research areas and group include:
- Brain Immunology
- Disease Risk Prediction
- Epilepsy
- Molecular and Cellular Neurosurgical Oncology
- Neuroapoptosis
- Neuro-epidemiology
- Neurosurgical Oncology
- Neurotrauma
- Spinal Cord Injury and Neural Stem Cells
- Stroke
- Surgical Brain Mapping
- Surgical Molecular Imaging
Please read further below to find more specific information about each laboratory's research efforts in the Department of Neurosurgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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DIRECTOR: Nathalie Agar, Ph.D.
FOCUS: Studying accurate molecular diagnosis and prognosis prognosis for clinical and surgical applications
MORE INFORMATION: Surgical Molecular Imaging Laboratory
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DIRECTOR: Elizabeth Claus, M.D., Ph.D.
FOCUS: Studying cancer epidemiology and statistical genetics with an emphasis on the development of risk models for tumors of the central nervous system
MORE INFORMATION: Neuro-Epidemiology Laboratory
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DIRECTOR: Rose Du, M.D., Ph.D.
FOCUS: Studying the role of genetics in stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases
MORE INFORMATION: Stroke Laboratory
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DIRECTOR: Alexandra Golby, M.D.
FOCUS: Studying advanced structural and functional MRI and brain electrophysiology as tools to develop better surgical treatment for patients with brain tumors and epilepsy
MORE INFORMATION: Surgical Brain Mapping Laboratory
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DIRECTOR: Bruce Kristal, Ph.D.
FOCUS: Studying mitochondrial roles in acute neurological injury, profiling personalized risk analysis, and informatics analysis of clinical and biochemical data sets
MORE INFORMATION: The Kristal Lab
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DIRECTOR: Lois Lampson, Ph.D.
FOCUS: Studying ways to improve the immune response of the body to protect against infections and tumors
MORE INFORMATION: Brain Immunology Laboratory
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DIRECTOR: Yang (Ted) D. Teng, M.D., Ph.D.
FOCUS: Studying the molecular mechanisms that enhance strategies to treat challenging issues of spinal cord injuries, and neurodegenerative diseases
MORE INFORMATION: Spinal Cord Injury and Stem Cell Biology Laboratory
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DIRECTOR: Xin Wang, Ph.D.
FOCUS: Identification of candidate therapeutics and potential targets for therapeutic intervention in neurodegenerative disorders, including Stroke, Huntington's Disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
MORE INFORMATION: Neuroapoptosis Drug Discovery Laboratory
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