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Research & Innovation

The Research Program is a vital component of the mission of the Department of Neurosurgery. Our research efforts incorporate cutting-edge neuroscience and bioengineering approaches and robust clinical research environments that draw from the vibrant research community of the University of Utah. 

Our program is composed of over a dozen labs with research topics that range from tumor, stroke, deep brain stimulation, microsurgery, cellular mechanisms of epilepsy, mechanisms of neuromodulation devices, pediatrics, brain injury, aneurysm and regenerative medicine.

The department primarily focuses on these research areas:

  • Hypoxia-induced tumor progression
  • Genetic abnormalities causing pediatric brain tumors
  • Health Disparities
  • Brain tumor angiogenesis and biology
  • Rapid-stretch nerve injury 
  • Quality Improvement in Health Care

 

Samuel Cheshier MD, PhD doing lab work

 

RESEARCH LABS

CURRENT PROJECTS

PUBLICATIONS

CLINICAL TRIALS