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Neuro-Muscular Labs, a multi-lab neuroscience collective, is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of the nervous and muscular systems through a deeply collaborative and integrative approach. By uniting expertise in molecular biology, cellular neuroscience, and systems-level investigations, our researchers work together to understand how fundamental processes break down in neuromuscular and neurological diseases.
Across our labs, there is a strong focus on uncovering the mechanisms of axon degeneration, myelin instability, and age-related changes that drive disease onset and progression. This shared commitment to bridging basic science with translational research enables us to identify novel therapeutic targets and inform the development of innovative interventions.
Our teams are driven by a mission to translate discoveries from bench to bedside, ultimately improving outcomes for patients facing debilitating neuromuscular and neurological conditions. Through cutting-edge techniques, ranging from advanced imaging and genetic manipulation to preclinical modeling and clinical trial integration, we generate insights that not only advance fundamental scientific understanding but also have immediate relevance for therapy development.
Our emphasis on collaboration not only accelerates scientific discovery but also strengthens the training and mentorship of the next generation of neuroscientists. At Neuro-Muscular Labs, we believe that working seamlessly across disciplines and scales is essential to solving the intricate puzzle of neuromuscular diseases and delivering tangible impact for the individuals and families we aim to serve.
Advanced Imaging
Electrophysiology and Functional Analysis
Disease Model Across Scales
David Arnold, MD
Executive Director, NextGen Precision Health Initiative
Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurology, and Medical Pharmacology & Physiology, School of Medicine
Translational Neuromuscular physiology
Smita Saxena, PhD
Professor
Brain plasticity and cellular function
Hiroshi Nishimune, PhD
Professor
Translational Neuromuscular physiology
Ryan Castoro, DO
Assistant Professor
Axon Degeneration and Dysfunction
Kathryn Moss, PhD
Assistant Professor
PMP22 and Primary Myelin Dysfunction
Curtis Nutter, PhD
Assistant Professor
RNA Biology and Neurological Disorders
Bornali Kundu, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Brain Tumor and Movement Disorders
Andrea Sierra Delgado, MD
Assistant Professor
Translational Neuromuscular physiology
Kristian Kelly, DPT
Assistant Professor
Translational Neuromuscular physiology
