UTHThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston · Neuroscience
Inflammation and Brain Recovery Lab
Pramod K Dash · Houston, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Pramod K Dash's research lab at the University of Texas Health Science Center focuses on understanding how inflammation affects brain injuries, particularly traumatic brain injury (TBI). The lab investigates the role of a neuropeptide called CART in controlling inflammation and its potential to enhance recovery after a TBI. By examining both central and peripheral inflammation processes, the lab aims to identify new therapeutic strategies that could improve cognitive outcomes for individuals affected by brain injuries.
traumatic brain injuryinflammationCARTneuropeptidesneurodegenerationvagus nerve stimulationcognitive outcomeblood-brain barrierperipheral inflammation
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate the role of CART in regulating peripheral inflammation after TBI.
AIM 02Test the therapeutic potential of CART in improving TBI outcomes.
AIM 03Examine the effects of VIP and other neuropeptides on inflammation.
AIM 04Study the mechanisms of inflammation in neurodegeneration and brain diseases.
Skills the Lab Values
PCRmouse modelsprimary cell cultureWestern blotimmunohistochemistryflow cytometryCRISPRanimal handlingneuroanatomyexperimental design
Output against the department
Publications287top 24% of dept.161st of 671
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Citations15ktop 27% of dept.179th of 671
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