Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante, Espanha
I am specifically looking at the mechanisms that occur in ageing peripheral nerves that impair regeneration, as this is a growing issue in contemporary society due to the ageing of the population in industrialized nations. We are interested in identifying the defective processes that prevent Schwann cell activation throughout the repair process, particularly in comparison to young people, as the peripheral nervous system’s ability to regenerate reduces with age. Our research also focuses on the processes underlying the ineffective response of Schwann cells to regenerating nerve capacity and chronic nerve damage.
I’m also looking into the underlying causes of peripheral neuropathies, a class of illnesses that can have a serious influence on the nervous system and cause debilitating symptoms, including numbness, pain, sensitivity, lack of coordination, muscle weakness, and problems with blood pressure, digestion, or bladder function. The specific symptoms depend on the type of nerves affected, which can be sensory, motor, or autonomic. In order to create new treatments for neuropathy, my goal is to get a deeper knowledge of the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in its onset.
These research fields are essential for expanding our knowledge of neuropathies and creating viable therapeutic treatments for these crippling diseases.
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