Molecular recovery of function 

Molecular, cellular, and/or biophysical support of plasticity and recovery of function:  Neuroplasticity (tissue interactions, neurotrophic factors, extracellular matrix); cellular and gene therapies; implants and (chronic) delivery systems; biophysical, electrical, and activity-driven mechanisms; angiogenesis and support of tissue function. 

The Children’s National Medical Center site offers a range of services for investigators wishing to apply genome-enabled technologis to their studies of recovery of function.  These include assistance with: 

• Training (internships, sabbaticals)
• Study design incorporating DNA, mRNA, and proteomic endpoints
• Assistance with IRB and consent form issues in genomics studies
• Genomic DNA services (SNP genotyping and statistical support)
• mRNA profiling microarray services, including bioinformatics support
• Protein identification and proteomic profiling services
• Public access portals to medical rehabilitation research 
• Pilot project funding for reagent costs